Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Are you tired of listening to critics bash on YA for no good reason?

I'll discuss what YA is, exactly. I'll outline the five common criticisms of YA, the literacy rates of adults, the role of critics, and ultimately explain why we should let people enjoy things.

If you want to read YA, you go for it, baby!

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0:00 Intro
1:51 What is YA?
3:19 The Four Big Criticisms of YA
7:49 Fame is Inconsistent and Random
9:22 Adults Who Dont Read
10:59 Creators, Consumers, & Critics
12:11 Let's Welcome YA Readers
14:21 Outro