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2020 isn’t here to play. To quote a certain Jamaican crab, ‘the human world is a mess.’ Countries on fire, wars raging, immigrants imprisoned, refugees abandoned – not to…
Your Easter candy preferences will determine your next YA read
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Picture the scene: the sun is shining, spring has…
10 activity books and journals to help you de-stress and beat boredom
This is journalling like you've never seen it before.
YA author, Adi Alsaid, shares his Advice for teen activists
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Author’s note: There’s an obvious omission of anything COVID-19 related in my answers below. I still believe all of what I wrote applies in the world of the…
25+ amazing new YA releases of April 2020
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Spring has officially sprung and it's bought with it…
YA fantasy books for when you want to escape to another world
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Sometimes the real world gets a bit too much. Whether…
Patrice Caldwell on her powerful YA anthology, A Phoenix First Must Burn
Featuring sixteen stories written by bestselling and award winning authors, A Phoenix First Must Burn: Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance and Hope, expertly explores the nuances of the Black experience in a diverse and inclusive way.…
YA Playlist: Young adult books for Niall Horan fans
It's time to let Niall Horan decide your new favourite book.
Sophie Gonzales on writing a queer Grease reimagining, body acceptance and Only Mostly Devastated
“Compromise, and sacrifice when appropriate, and boundaries are important.”
Rebecca Elliott on comedy in YA and why girls are Pretty Funny!
Being the author of over 30 children's books (many of which are bestsellers!!), award winning author, Rebecca Elliott, is no stranger to the writing and illustrating scene. However, up until now, she had yet to explore the wonderful world…
Must have merchandise for Cassandra Clare fans
There's a piece of fandom merchandise out there for everyone, and we hunted down some of the most unique items so you don't have to.
Feminist non-fiction perfect for YA readers
"Empowered women empower women."
ANNA K. author, Jenny Lee, shares her tips for writing a modern-day retelling of a classic
If you've always dreamed of rewriting a classic but never known where to start, today is your lucky day.
If there's anyone who knows anything about reimagining a classic, it's Jenny Lee, author of modern day Anna Karenina retelling, Anna…
20+ March 2020 YA releases you need on your bookshelf
March is not playing around with these YA releases.
Sara Holland talks Havenfall, book one in her new YA fantasy series
Fans of the Everless duology by Sara Holland can rejoice because the author's back with the start of a brand new YA fantasy series and this time she's taking us on a trip to Havenfall, a magical inn hidden deep in the mountains of…