![]() ![]() ![]() It wasn't until college that a YA book would really speak to Thomas. She gravitated toward artists such as TLC, 2Pac, Outkast and Missy Elliott for their honesty and insight into the Black experience. Hip-hop was the way that I consumed stories. ![]() “During my teenage years, hip-hop was my storytelling avenue. When bestselling YA author Angie Thomas was growing up, she didn't see herself reflected back in the books she read, but rather, the music she listened to. In a new series, USA TODAY profiles five of the bestselling YA authors leading the charge to talk about the books, writers and moments that shaped their careers. There are more intriguing voices and diversity in its pages than ever. Young adult literature is experiencing a renaissance.
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