The final film installment of the Harry Potter saga draws to a close this summer and fans of teen fiction across the nation are eagerly awaiting the next literary hero to catapult onto the silver screen. Whilst Twilight’s heroine Bella Swan emerged from a series by American writer Stephanie Meyer, J.K.Rowling’s success has proved the best of teen fiction talent is home grown here in the UK. The monumental success of these epic tales have appealed to both teen boys and girls, whilst in the classroom the desire for adventure and excitement has left boys underperforming compared to their female counterparts.
So as we say farewell to a British literary icon this summer on the big screen, how can we maintain and improve our teenagers’ relationship with books?
Joining us to discuss this further is teen-lit author Moira Young, author of Blood Red Road.