Why Age Matters

Age and ageism matter to readers because stories shape how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. When older characters are left out of the spotlight, it reinforces the myth that adventure, love, and transformation belong only to the young.

Yet readers—of every age—crave mirrors that reflect their own journeys. For older readers, that means seeing wisdom, resilience, and reinvention honored on the page. By challenging cultural myths about aging, fiction doesn’t just entertain; it pushes back against ageism and expands the landscape of imagination for everyone.