'Harry Potter' opened so many doors for young adult literature. It rea…

Rick Riordan
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'Harry Potter' opened so many doors for young adult literature. It really did convince the publishing industry that writing for children was a viable enterprise. And it also convinced a lot of people that kids will read if we give them books that they care about and love.
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