What an unexpected YA boom on streaming says about audiences — and more media coverage of UCLA

A Los Angeles Times article featured several UCLA entities in its reporting on the young-adult book adaptation “boom” on streaming platforms, which is taking studios and scholars by surprise. UCLA’s Yalda T. Uhls, founder and chief executive of UCLA’s Center for Scholars & Storytellers, says younger generations reject stereotypes and are responding well to more authentic and diverse characters. UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity report was also cited as evidence that diverse casting and storylines are in high demand among audiences. Read more about UCLA in today’s Wall Street Journal, Variety and others.