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The Search for Identity in Coming-of-Age Novels: 20 Authors Who Did It Best

34 min · 13 de mar de 2026
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Join us by the fire as we discuss some of the best, most impactful, and influential authors who have contributed to the YA/coming-of-age genre through the years. We'll also discuss some of their most memorable books, taking a stroll down memory lane to literature that shaped us as we grew up.

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