HONR 10197 Freshman Honors Colloquium (Powers): Websites
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Qualified Web Sites
- Dystopia Week at Tor.com
Tor.com describes itself as "a site for science fiction, fantasy, and all the things that interest SF and fantasy readers" (2012). In April 2011, the site hosted "Dystopia Week", a week designated specifically for the bloggers and authors to discuss their favourite dystopian fiction and film.
- An Introduction to Dystopian Fiction
John Joseph Adams blogs on the meaning of dystopia and its appearance in literature..
- Dark Materials: Reflecting on Dystopian Themes in Young Adult Literature
A lesson guide for looking at dystopian themes in young adult literature with students. Part of the New York Times Learning Network.
- Fresh Hell: What's behind the boom in dystopian fiction for young readers?
A New Yorker article writing on The Hunger Games trilogy and other dystopian YA books and what the purpose of the genre is.
- Dystopia and the Ferris Wheel Effect
Fantastic blog post about carnivals, love and women in dystopias.
- The Dark Side of Young Adult Fiction
Debate regarding the darkness and rising popularity of YA dystopian literature.
- The Age of Rebellion: Dystopian Literature and Audience
An article on YALSA's The Hub discussing how dystopian literature differs depending on its audience: Adult vs. Young Adult.
