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Science Fiction For Young Adults: An LAist Guide From Middle School Students “When sci-fi is done really, really well, it is profound,” says Octavia E. Butler Magnet librarian Natalie Daily.

Her book, “Soul Sucker,” a young adult science fiction/fantasy, comes out Friday with a private book signing with friends and family to celebrate. It’s also her 30th birthday.

Books We Love, NPR's list of best reads has lots of recommendations, including these young adult fiction favorites from our colleagues. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) KALYANI SAXENA, BYLINE: Hi.

When I spoke to a small publisher and several authors, they confirmed that science fiction for young readers is not considered a profitable genre, and so those books are rarely acquired.