Maureen Johnson is known as an author, Twitter personality, and avid supporter of young adult fiction.  Last year Johnson started the hashtag #YASaves after an article was published saying YA fiction contained too many dark themes.

Johnson spoke with The Guardian about why it is popular and why people detract from young adult fiction. She states that many people think the popularity of YA is the Twilight effect or The Hunger Games effect, but Johnson really thinks it is the Harry Potter effect.  Check out the video HERE and tell us what you think.