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This post was written by Dana L. Davis, author of Somebody That I Used to Know
Somebody That I Used to Know is screaming my name. Ok, that was just a shameless plug to mention the name of my new book right away. Truth is, somebody is screaming my name. But it’s somebody I know. And somebody I’d…
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Elena Barham, winner of the BBC Young Writers’ Award, chats her writing journey…
The BBC has been organizing the Young Writers' Award with the University of Cambridge for eight years. The…
Kacen Callender on their groundbreaking new YA novel, Lark & Kasim Start a…
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Kacen Callender is nothing but a pro at writing novels that make you…
Friends-to-lovers fans, it's time to meet your new favourite book. Relatable, swoon worthy, emotional and beyond adorable, Susan Lee's debut YA rom-com, Seoulmates, is a gorgeous story of love, friendship, family and cultural identity and both the good and bad sides of Idol culture. Perfect for…
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Win a copy of Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen Callender
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If, like us, you heart has been well and truly stolen by National…
Nicole Lesperance On Why Scary Books Are Good for Teens (And Adults Too)
This post was written by Nicole Lesperance, author of The Depths.
Horror has always been an essential part of YA…
With romance, powers, clan wars, secrets and a deeply gothic Italian setting, it's not too far of a stretch to say we're a little obsessed with Kat Delacorte's gripping debut YA novel, With Fire in Their Blood.
Set in Castello, a walled city sliced in two by a generations old family-clan war,…
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Zoulfa Katouh on her stunning and moving YA debut, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
One of the most emotional, moving, harrowing and beautifully written debut's of 2022, As Long as the Lemon Trees…
The First Thing About You Spotify Playlist: The Medium is the Message by Chaz…
This post was written by Chaz Hayden, author of The First Thing About You.
Throughout the process of writing my…
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Set against the gothic backdrop of Castello, an isolated walled Italian city mysteriously split in two, With Fire in Their Blood by Kat Delacorte is one of 2022's most original and exciting releases. Filled with secrets, magic, romance and twists and turns that'll…
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Sabaa Tahir chats All My Rage bearing witness to people’s pain and rage
All My Rage is an absolutely beautiful story - that took 15 years to complete.
Joanna Ho chats showing love as an Asian mom and being “Asian enough” in her…
The Silence That Binds Us is an incredibly touching tale about first-generation families, racism, grief and anger.
Darren Charlton chats how Wranglestone brings about beauty in thoughts and words
"However these moments, whether they're reflective, elegiac, romantic, epic, or a father-son interlude, are all…
Read an exclusive extract from Strike the Zither by Joan He
Joan He is back and this year she's blessing our shelves with Strike the Zither, the first book in what's set to be…