Why Real-Life Issues Belong in YA Literature: Stories That Build Empathy and Connection Why Real-Life Issues Belong in YA Literature: Stories That Build Empathy and Connection By Bethany Mansour|2025-10-17T19:47:28-04:00October 17th, 2025|Canadian Word Warriors| Teen readers are smart, intuitive, and emotionally aware. They crave [...] Read More Comments Off on Why Real-Life Issues Belong in YA Literature: Stories That Build Empathy and Connection