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Jordan Ifueko on her stunning debut West African inspired YA fantasy, Raybearer
"Raybearer explores how all love--platonic & romantic--can play crucial roles in our destiny"
Ashley Poston on fairy tale retellings, comic-con and her new YA novel, Bookish and the Beast
In 2017, author Ashley Poston wooed us all with her wonderful comic-con inspired Cinderella retelling, Geekerella. Then, in 2018, she did it a second time with her equally swoon worthy Princess and the Pauper retelling, The Princess and the…
Kalynn Bayron on fairy tale retellings and her new YA fantasy, Cinderella is Dead
If a fantasy about Cinderella taking down the government and defying the patriarchy and heteronormativity, look no further than Cinderella is Dead, the incredible new YA standalone from Kalynn Bayron. With a wonderful, classic fairy-tale…
WIN: Fashion Conscious by sustainable fashion expert, Sarah Klymkiw
If you love fashion but hate what it's doing to our planet, there's a high chance you've explored the idea of sustainable fashion. However, with so much information out there, it can often be hard to make sense of it all and where it…
5 reasons Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko is different from other YA fantasies
It's time to meet your new favourite fantasy read.
Alex Segura talks Star Wars and his new YA novel, Poe Dameron: Free Fall
Poe Dameron, we all love him (and if you say you don't, I simply won't believe you). Charming and heroic, since his first appearance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Poe has always been a somewhat man of mystery. Whilst Poe is still and…
Closed: WIN a proof copy of YA K-pop novel, Shine by Jessica Jung
If K-pop and YA books about music, scandal and fame are your kinda thing, Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most influential K-pop girl groups of all time, Girls Generation, has got you covered with her…
Bethany Rutter on body positivity and her new YA novel, Melt My Heart
In celebration of the release of her gorgeously body positive and heartwarming new YA novel, Melt My Heart, we chatted with author, blogger, podcaster and fashion journalist, Bethany Rutter, all about body positivity and the importance of…
Leah Johnson on rom-coms, black queer representation and You Should See Me in a Crown
If you haven't already readYou Should See Me in a Crown, the gorgeous debut novel by Leah Johnson, stop what you're doing right now and start reading. Following Black, queer teen, Liz Lighty, as she sets out to become prom queen in order to…
YA Playlist: young adult books for Paramore fans
After 16 years, 5 studio albums, and many singles in between: Paramore have gifted us with a wide range of music and sounds over the years. From sad to joyful, hopeful to vengeful, sarcastic to honest; there's a song for every mood. And…
I wrote a book about Harry Styles and it’s getting published!
I've spent the past few years being inspired by Harry Styles and it's paid off as my debut book, Gold Light Shining, is finally on sale!
Jenny Oliver on the struggles of growing up and her new YA novel
The post below was kindly written by Jenny Oliver, author of Chelsea High.
Growing up I was addicted to feel-good popular culture. From Sweet Valley Twins and Jilly Cooper to the eye-opening scenes in Shirley Conran’s Lace that I stole off…
Syed M. Masood on Defying the Monoliths of Muslim Representation
The post below was kindly written by Syed M. Masood, author of More Than Just a Pretty Face.
Have you met Muslims?
Because I’ve met Muslims—including the one in my mirror—and they are awesome.
Well…not all of them, obviously. Some of…
31 Harry Styles writing prompts for August to kick-start your creative career
Take on our August Harry Styles writing challenge to kick-start your creative career.
25+ highly anticipated august 2020 YA book releases
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