# @bookstrofficial on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-08-28T16:06:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bookstr (@BookstrOfficial) — https://gondola.cc/BookstrOfficial

## Caption

Growing up is never a straight line, and nobody captures the beautiful, messy art of coming of age quite like these powerhouse YA authors. 📖✨️

We sat down with DeAndra Davis, Mayra Cuevas, Marie Marquardt, Sarah Dessen, and Asha Ashanti Bromfield for an exclusive roundtable conversation reflecting on the chaos of young adulthood—first loves, friendships, and the unstoppable ticking of time.

Whether you're an aspiring author looking for craft inspiration or a lifelong YA lover, this conversation is an intimate look at the heart behind the books on your shelves.

Tap the link in our bio to read the full interview! 🔗

Which of these authors' books made the biggest impact on your own coming-of-age journey? Let's talk in the comments! 👇

Featured Here:
• DeAndra Davis (deandrawrites), author of THE LOVERS, THE LIARS, AND ME | Atheneum Books for Young Readers (simonandschuster)
• Sarah Dessen (sdessen), author of CHANGE OF PLANS | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (simonandschuster)
• Mayra Cuevas (mayra.cuevas) and Marie Marquardt (Marie_Marquardt), authors of DOES MY BODY OFFEND YOU | Knopf Books for Young Readers (knopfyoungreaders)
• Asha Ashanti Bromfield (ashaashanti), author HURRICANE SUMMER | Wednesday Books (wednesdaybooks)
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