A Conversation with E. Lockhart

Since the publication of The Boyfriend List in 2005, E. Lockhart has consistently delivered stories about interesting, intelligent, complicated teenage girls – girls who are navigating relationships with boys as well as the world around them. Tune in to hear Emily talk about creating girl characters who try to ignite social change and challenge social hierarchies, the approach she takes to the writing process, and her thoughts on reader response to her books.

After listening to this episode, be sure to print out this list of recommended titles to take to the library or book seller.

Books featured in this episode:

• The Boyfriend List (Delacorte, 2005)
• Fly on the Wall (Delacorte, 2006)
• The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks (Hyperion, 2008)