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Exploring the refugee crisis through the eyes of two teenagers, The Crossing by Manjeet Mann is a lyrical, powerful and hopeful story that will appeal to readers of all ages. We sat down with Manjeet to talk all things writing in verse, inspirations and her thought provoking new YA novel.…
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Jonny Garza Villa on their stunning debut novel, Fifteen Hundred Miles from the…
Exploring coming out, social media, facing your future, first love, friendships and toxic family dynamics, Fifteen…
Camryn Garrett on her powerful new YA novel, Off the Record
A bold and powerful story of taking a stand and fighting for what you believe in, Off the Record, is a poignant and…
If an f/f rivals-to-lovers romance sparked by a push down the stairs sounds like a story you need in your life, you'd be 100% correct and Not My Problem, the new laugh out loud YA contemporary by Ciara Smyth, is the book for you.
We're so excited to not only have had the chance to chat to Ciara…
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Jennifer Dugan on exploring the out/not relationship dynamic in LGBTQIA+ YA
This post was written by Jennifer Dugan, author of Some Girls Do.
When I think about popular queer love stories, I…
Tahereh Mafi on her new YA contemporary, An Emotion of Great Delight
To celebrate the release of her stunning new YA contemporary novel, An Emotion of Great Delight, we sat down with…
There are so many amazing fantasy stories to look forward to this year from a surge of witches, to gritty urban fantasy, and heartfelt tales of warriors on a mission. I’m so excited to share what got me so hyped about these upcoming titles and hope you’ll find something new to add to your TBR lists…
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Rachel Lynn Solomon on mental health, weddings and her new YA novel, We…
Funny, honest and utterly swoon-worthy, We Can't Keep Meeting Like This, the new YA novel by Rachel Lynn Solomon,…
Holly Smale on ‘Unlikable Female Characters’
This post was written by Holly Smale, author of Love Me Not
We don’t like unlikeable female characters in our…
This post was written by Simon James Green, author of You're the One That I Want
I’ve always been a big fan of Grease, so having the characters in my new YA novel, You’re the One that I Want, put on an actual school production of it was spectacular amounts of fun! Lots of musicals have YA books…
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Suzanne Park on her most highly anticipated 2021 YA contemporary books
This post was kindly written by Suzanne Park, author of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous.
There are so many amazing…
35+ June YA book releases you need in your life
Romance, witches, secrets, weddings, space, murder, family, dance, zombies and even a few chickens, these June YA…
The intro to this post was kindly written by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, author of Ace of Spades
Dear reader,
My debut novel Ace of Spades is out in a matter of days and I can’t wait for you to read it. You can expect rich kids behaving badly, covered-up murders and lots of suspense and intrigue! Ace…
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Read an exclusive extract of Better Together by Christine Riccio
Freaky Friday meets The Parent Trap in Better Together, the new YA contemporary novel by author and BookTuber,…
Pick your favorite Quinceañera dresses & we’ll tell you which high…
On this special day, when you symbolically change your shoes over from flats to high heels, you'll want exactly the…