![]() ![]() The intersection of gender, race, and class is important to each of these texts, especially Six of Crows and The Hate U Give. ![]() Without these fictional representations, children who do not see themselves represented can feel like their experiences are not valid. Between race, gender, and sexuality, marginalized groups are often left out. This is all to draw conclusions about the way and the reasons that young adult readers are impacted by reading about trauma in texts. The examples from these texts will provide proof of the popularity of trauma as a method of reaching viewers, who may have experienced similar traumas or post-traumatic symptoms. Outlining the history of trauma in the world and in literature before delving into its representations into these texts will provide context for the intricate ways they are used. George Tillman, Jr.) represent fantasy YA, dystopian YA, and contemporary YA, and give different contexts for the multitudinous nature of trauma. The texts Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games and Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give (dir. Abstract The trauma represented in YA Literature is relevant to young adult readers.
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