After years of magical, mystical creatures and dystopian horror stories ruling YA shelves, a new wave of novels are making more relatable narratives popular again. According to Scholastic, “realism is on the rise,” and books that feature the problems of real-world teens are the next big thing. Recent examples include 21 Proms, Homeroom Diaries, and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, which was also turned into a feature film. (Scholastic)
