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International Settings written by Chelsea C., Sophie B., and Emily R. photos by Chelsea C.
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In the past few years, people have been asking to see more diversity in YA lit: different sexual orientations, different cultures, different mythologies… Now, we’re asking for different settings because the truth is, readers are a diverse bunch who come from places all over the world! Trying to find books that take place outside the United States can be hard, firstly because the setting of a book is rarely the selling point of a story, and secondly, simply because there aren’t that many. Fortunately, we’ve done the research for you to help you start mapping the world with books. Here are classics you might not have known were set outside of the United States, and other little gems that’ll make you want to start travelling yesterday.
