Some of the world’s best stories are hidden gems, findable only through the whispered recommendations of friends or by directly encountering the author. Did you know that THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum was originally self-pubbed? Or that the ranks of self-published authors include Walt Whitman, Emily Dickenson, and Jane Austen?
Years ago, when ebooks and self-publishing were seen as marks of unworthy reading material, no one could have known that the landscape for YA fiction would look like it does today! With social media and e-reading devices, it is easier than ever for writers to become self-published authors—or even to find traditional publication once their work goes viral!
If you’re feeling a little unsure about where to start in this ever-growing collection, worry no more! Below are 10 self-published YA authors you should read now!