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Juno Dawson on the fashion industry and her new novel, Meat Market
"If I have a direct line to young women, I wanted to call that shit out for what it really is."
Sarah Crossan discusses the themes within Toffee and living by the sea
We sat down with Sarah Crossan the author of Toffee to ask her about her writing process and what we need to do to write our own successful YA story.
YA books for Game of Thrones fans
It’s official, Game of Thrones has finally come to a close.
Jenn Bennett author of Serious Moonlight talks sex positivity within YA
Jenn Bennett talks sex positivity within YA and how being an author comes with a certain amount of responsibility.
Read an exclusive extract from Sarah Crossan’s Toffee
'Toffee' is equal parts heartbreaking as it is gorgeous and beautiful, don't believe us? We've got an exclusive extract available for United By Pop readers.
Jenn Bennett’s top 5 YA romances everyone should read
Jenn Bennett counts down five of her favourite YA romances, prepare to swoon, cry and fall in love with these releases.
Sophie Cameron on Peter Pan and teenage escapism
"Like the Darling children’s and Brody’s adventures, escaping into stories won’t ward off any real-life challenges –but perhaps it can leave us feeling a little more prepared to face them."
Toffee is intended to make you smile, just as life does, even when the road is dark
Sarah Crossan gears up for the release of 'Toffee'
Akemi Dawn Bowman on the importance of mental health in YA
"I want the beautiful and the ugly and all the in-betweens."
10 best nonfiction books about mental health
While (in an ideal world where mental health services are accessible and affordable to all) books shouldn't replace seeking advice from a doctor or mental health specialist regarding your own or a loved one's mental health, they can be…
YES NO MAYBE SO by Becky Albertalli & Aisha Saeed is coming to the UK
Simon & Schuster Children's (UK) have acquired the rights to YES NO MAYBE SO, a collaborative novel by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed releasing in 2020.
Ally Carter’s 10 tips for writing success
In her latest release 'Dear Ally, How Do I Write a Book?' she gives us the definitive guide to writing - think of her as writings very own agony aunt.
Louise Leverett on travel, love and writing
From Rome, With Love
by Louise Leverett
When the earth’s population is over seven billion it might seem ridiculous that you could ever find yourself alone. I live in London: as some might say, the hard-faced concrete jungle where…
Justin A. Reynolds on grief, cereal and his debut novel, Opposite of Always
"Stay true to yourself. Trust your voice."
Historical YA novels featuring inspiring leading ladies
"No borders, just horizons – only freedom." - Amelia Earhart