“It is possible for YA heroines to go an entire book without discussing their love lives.” — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“A female character can: Like babies, Be devoted to her lover, Cry, Be gentle, Be scared, Be uncertain, Take advice, and still… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“YA heroines can have romances that are subplots: can have goals other than getting/keeping a man: can put their lovers second. JUST… — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
“YA heroines can choose to have sex & they can choose not to without either decision becoming the focus of their story.” — Celine Kiernan Copy Share Image
