Fans of the contemporary mythic novels Dragon Warrior and The Fallen Hero can enjoy a virtual chat with creator Katie Zhao in the Ocean County Library’s “Dive Into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” series on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m.

The discussion series aims to show how real issues, vivid writing, diverse characters and imaginative concepts propel Young Adult literature beyond traditional age categories.

The Michigan native’s newest thriller, How We Fall Apart, is scheduled for publication this month.