The Ocean County Library will feature Elizabeth Lim, creator of the bestselling The Blood of the Stars duology, in its ongoing “Dive Into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” virtual author chats on Thursday, July 22 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 New York-based writer’s newest novel, Six Crimson Cranes, will be published this month as the first half of a new…