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That’s library lingo. Every town and city library I’ve been to has a “Young Adult” section for the teens instead of shelving the stuff written for teens in the “Children’s” section or along with the stuff written for adults. Seems like DC wasn’t being wishy-washy but just trying to sell to librarians who might be (or who might be wondering “why do we keep calling it that when the bookworms there outgrow that section and start reading Stephen King years before they’re adults?”).

dave roman Says: “But I think positioning yourself as the alternative to manga is a mistake. What if those kids don’t want an alternative?”

I wouldn’t blame them for thinking those kids would like an alternative, though. After hearing “girls can relate to female main characters more than to male main characters” a lot, should they have jumped to the “American girls can relate to Japanese female main characters more than to American female main characters ” conclusion?

Jamie, I sure hope we see it! And based on DC’s no comment, since it’s due before January, I’m guessing we will see it.

I actually think it’s the best written and drawn of the lot (sorry, Ross! Steve!), so I’d hate to have people no longer looking for it based on rumor.

I’ve seen the new smaller size Whiteout trades in borders recently. Also the definitely Queen and Country HCs.

Oh, I’m sure the same fifty bloggers will buy it regardless. :-)

The point about series is a great one. There are a lot more continuing series both in manga and YA novels these days — and if you love the characters, you want to spend more time with them.

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