Its true that Indian youngsterd have been swayed towards west in terms of dressings,affairs n all that.But now,they are liking Indian touches in their western likings. It has suddenly become ‘cool’ to be Indian and embrace everything Indian – be it watching Bollywood movies, wearing Indian clothes, reading Indian authors .They are a smart generation with great vision who settle for nothing but the best.And the best is not a pure adult fiction of west.They feel an urge to enjoy teen adult fiction modern-yet in Indian context.
In India, the demand for young adult fiction is on the rise and publishers are commissioning new writers catering to this age group.publishers are trying their best to bring out high quality well-written and original new fiction in this segement.
Already,Indian publishers such as CBT and NBT are catering to fiction targeted at adolescents. Now, apart from small independent publishers, a few mainstream publishers like now Rupa, Puffin and Popular Prakashan among others are turning to this genre.
The young adult reader who is “getting things previous generation never dreamt of.But the teens need more n that too,Indian.There is a need for mature Indian writers to adapt to this changing scenario.They have to manage to connect with the young teen section of India n serve them Quality teen adult fictions in the coming years…
im reading a book called hold still.Its amazing.:D
ReplyDeleteEveryone should read it.<3