In 1942, Seventeenth Summer – called by some the first young adult novel – by 17 years old Maureen Daly, was published. Its themes were especially relevant to teenagers, underaged drinking, driving, dating, and angst."The Evolution of YA: Young Adult Fiction, Explained." The Evolution of YA: Young Adult Fiction, Explained [Featuring Lindsay Ellis], 25 June 2018. Gale In Context: Middle School, link.gale.com/apps/doc/JWHCDX883772507/MSIC?u=sain66118&sid=bookmark-MSIC&xid=b66a28c2. Accessed 18 May 2023.
