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Maya
is 50% done
On the one hand the discussions of consent and the gendered ideas of who "needs" or "deserves" what are a little unsavory but at the same time the clarity of these discussions + the intimate scenes are incredible. Zero percent chance this book would exist in today's YA landscape. Much to think abt though bc our crit readings this week are about the dangers of generalizing what kind of "education" teens need YA for
— Sep 05, 2026 01:07PM
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Maya
is 33% done
My prof said something about "all those ellipses" and I thought she meant the title but she was not kidding
— Sep 05, 2026 12:15PM
Maya
is starting
Opening line “Sybil Davidson has a genius IQ and has been laid by at least six different guys.” In 1970 when YA barely existed, let alone books for teens that acknowledged the maturity and complexity of being on the cusp of adulthood. Judy Blume. Judy. I could not love you and your legacy more
— Sep 04, 2026 06:31AM