Fairytale retellings are an increasingly popular sub-genre in YA --- everyone from the Greek goddess Persephone to Cinderella has made multiple appearances in original ways. But have you ever wondered why?
In this blog post, Jen McConnel --- whose latest book BEAUTIFUL CURSE (Month9Books, December 9th) tackles the myth of Cupid and Psyche in a contemporary setting --- asks (and answers): What's the point of retelling stories that have already been told? Why do audiences continue to love fairy tales, especially in with more modern packaging? Read below to hear what she has to say, and see if you agree!
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