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Percy Jackson Disney+ Series Fixes a Major YA Franchise Problem

By Katie Doll

Published 7 days ago

Percy Jackson is the latest young adult series to get a reboot on Disney+, but this time, it's representing people from all walks of all life.

Young adult franchises like Harry Potter have struggled to create an inclusive world where all children feel seen.
Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians features a diverse cast that feels natural in its world.
From wheelchair users to people with ADHD and dyslexia, Percy Jackson has opened a door for more diversity in the young adult genre.