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Saadiya Patel

Let’s Get Literary: Revitalizing the Middle Grade Market

Biography

Saadiya Patel is a communications professional with a passion for copy editing and visual storytelling. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication and minor in English at Toronto Metropolitan University. Saadiya briefly operated a book blog, which allowed her to connect with readers, authors, and literary professionals. This solidified her desire to work in the publishing industry. She is particularly interested in translated literature and print media. Saadiya aspires to build a better world through creative mediums. In her free time, you can find her exploring coffee shops, watching historical documentaries, or taking film photos.

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Details of Project

This study looks at the middle grade sector within publishing. Since 2021, the age-based category has been experiencing a decline in sales. A thematic analysis and literature review is used to assess how this problem can be reversed and what caused it. Findings demonstrate the need for publishing to implement concerted interdisciplinary collaboration, relevant partnerships, and community engagement. Factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, book bans, and a shift in reading habits contributed to declining sales. This study highlights the necessity of investing in middle grade, as it serves multiple purposes for young readers.

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