Different cultural backgrounds are n't well represented in young adult literature , authors say . It 's also one of the books most often challenged or banned in schools and libraries . Examples : ` ` Where 's the African - American Harry Potter or the Mexican Katniss ? '' Writers , editors , publishers and others have ideas of how to transform YA literature .
Different cultural backgrounds are n't well represented in young adult literature , authors say . Examples : ` ` Where 's the African - American Harry Potter or the Mexican Katniss ? '' Writers , editors , publishers and others have ideas of how to transform YA literature .