Prompt Response - YA and NA books

PROMPT: Though this week's group of "genres" all seem very different, they all have in common the fact that many people don't feel that they are legitimate literary choices and libraries shouldn't be spending money on them or promoting them to adults. The common belief is that adults still don't or shouldn't read that stuff. How can we as librarians, work to ensure that we are able to serve adults who enjoy YA literature or graphic novels? Or should we? I can't wait to read your thoughts on this. Thanks!

RESPONSE: I would say that Young Adult (YA) and New Adult (NA) books are just as interesting as other genres.  I believe that adults should read YA and NA books.  I don’t think that the ones that don’t like these genres keep other people from reading them.  Like it’s been said, “A book for every reader, every read a book.”  It is our job as librarians to encourage people to read whatever they want and not limit the age group to some books because someone doesn’t want you to read it.  Maybe we could have some passive programming going on that promotes these genres.  If not programs, maybe displays of these genres.  I personally enjoy reading these books and I know of other adults who do also.