The novel Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell provides a unique perspective on young adult literature due to its subject matter and cross marketing. The premise of Eleanor & Park provides a place the discussion of body image idealization in young adult literature and non-aggressive racism in young adult literature while not overtaking the plot. Eleanor manages to be an unapologetically non-stereotypical heroine and romantic love interest without the standard ugly duckling to swan transformation. The novel rose up the New York Times Bestsellers list due to the cross marketing done by the publisher. While a young adult book, Eleanor & Park drew in an adult audience. The soundtrack provided by Park’s Walkman brought in familiarity for readers who
