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Win 1 of 5 signed copies of Baby Love by Jacqueline Wilson
Read an excerpt of Baby Love by Jacqueline Wilson, her first novel aimed at YA readers in nearly 15 years.
Olivie Blake on going viral, TV adaptations and her hit sci-fi novel, The Atlas Six
If you've found yourself within the online book world at all in the past year, it's likely you've heard all about Olivie Blake's epic new sci-fi, The Atlas Six. After going viral on TikTok, The Atlas Six has been one of the most talked…
Aneesa Marufu on the inspiration behind her debut YA novel, The Balloon Thief
This post was written by Aneesa Marufu, author of The Balloon Thief. Sponsored by Chicken House Books.
When I first sat down to write The Balloon Thief back in 2018, my intention was simply to quell my obsession for things that fly, but as…
Sue Lynn Tan on her captivating new fantasy novel, Daughter of the Moon Goddess
Spanning multiple years, realms, relationships and quests, Sue Lynn Tan's debut fantasy novel, Daughter of the Moon Goddess, is a captivating and sweeping legend of epic proportions and we're so excited to have had the chance to chat to Sue…
Amélie Wen Zhao on writing monstrous main characters
This post was written by Amélie Wen Zhao, author of Crimson Reign
The era of the traditional divide between Good Hero and Evil Villain has ended; enter the age of the morally gray. In the Blood Heir trilogy, my protagonist Anastacya…
Marissa Meyer on her new YA romance anthology, Serendipity
This post is sponsored by Faber Children's.
To celebrate the release of Serendipity, a new YA anthology edited by Marissa Meyer and featuring stories from Elise Bryant, Elizabeth Eulberg, Leah Johnson, Anna-Marie McLemore, Sandhya Menon,…
Vincent Ralph shares 5 UKYA authors you need to be reading
The UK has so many wonderful YA authors, so narrowing this list down wasn’t easy. But here are five writers whose stories refuse to be ignored.
Sarah Ann Juckes
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Sarah Ann Juckes is one of…
Andreina Cordani’s 10 gripping 2022 YA thrillers to add to your TBR
Murder and mayhem is on the rise… at least in the YA fiction charts. So if you’re hooked by twisty stories like One of Us is Lying and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder there’s good news – more dark secrets, masked assassins and creepy…
White Smoke inspired playlist featuring the best spooky-pop beats
The ultimate collection of spooky-pop tunes to listen to while reading.
Axie Oh on her awe-inspiring new YA fantasy novel, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
Captivating, heartfelt and vividly imagined, Axie Oh's new YA fantasy, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, is a stunningly written story of family, love, sacrifice and the power of taking control of your own destiny. To celebrate its…
Vanessa Len on her monstrous debut YA fantasy novel, Only a Monster
Flipping the classic 'monster vs. hero' trope in an exciting and inventive way, Vanessa Len's debut YA novel, Only a Monster, takes you to an alternate monster occupied London, on a time travelling journey filled with secrets, murder magic…
Space Trash by Jenn Woodall cover reveal
Following three teenagers attending high school on the moon after they stumble upon an exciting secret with the power to change the course of their future, Space Trash, the first volume in Jen Woodall's new graphic novel series, is an…
Read an exclusive extract of Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
If you loved akwaeke emezi's YA debut, Pet, as much as we did (which is to say, a lot) you're going to adore their new YA companion novel, Bitter.
Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she…
Kate Weston shares her top 5 funny YA books
As a teenager navigating anxiety and depression I spent a lot of time curled up with a funny book, because funny books can do so much more than just give you a good laugh. Using humour, they can sneakily address issues that you might have…
Laila Sabreen on her ground-breaking debut YA novel, You Truly Assumed
Following three Black Muslim teen girls who create an online space in order to shatter assumptions and stereotypes and share their truths in the aftermath of a terrorist attack which has caused an onslaught of anti-Islamic sentiment, Laila…