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With a string of book to movie adaptations, epic series finales and an array of groundbreaking debut novels, 2018 was an undoubtably strong year for young adult literature. From new voices to the ones we know and love, it'd be impossible to…
David Levithan on his dreams for a Dash and Lily movie
For years, David Levithan's books have been a staple upon the bookshelves of YA readers and with three of his novels having hit the big screen (Every Day being the most recent, with its early 2018 release), his stories have touched the…
Julie C. Dao talks dark retellings and upcoming projects
The story of the Evil Queen and Snow White is one we all know and love but one we tend to connect to a young girl serenading woodland creatures and seven dwarfs, not the climb a young woman determined to become the ruler she's destined to…
Body positive books to read after watching Dumplin’
“There’s something about swimsuits that make you think you’ve got to earn the right to wear them. And that’s wrong. Really, the criteria is simple. Do you have a body? Put a swimsuit on it.”
This is just one of the wonderful nuggets of…
Elizabeth Acevedo talks The Poet X, identity and facing fear
Written in verse, with inspiration pulled from both her own high school journal entries and her work with teens, slam poet and educator Elizabeth Acevedo's debut novel 'The Poet X' packs a punch. It tells the story of fifteen-year-old twin…
Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera talk the What If It’s Us Movie and Co-Writing
Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homosapiens Agenda (recently adapted into the film Love, Simon) and Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End, have been two of the most talked about YA authors for years. Now, after years of…
Spooky YA books to read this Halloween
Whether it's a chilling horror your after, a pinch of magic, or something in-between, these YA titles offer the perfect Halloween reading experience.
Books you need to read after watching The Hate U Give
If watching or reading The Hate U Give has left you craving a powerful read, here are ten YA novels that will undoubtedly help quench your thirst.
Connie Glynn on writing, YouTube, and her dream casting for Princess in Practice
We got the chance to chat with Connie about The Rosewood Chronicles and what the future has in store for the series and its author.
5 reasons to watch The Hate U Give movie
With the movie adaptation of Angie Thomas's best selling novel, 'The Hate U Give', hitting theatres in a matter of weeks, the countdown to its release has well and truly begun. Here are five reasons you need to watch it.
15 exciting new YA books for October 2018
Autumn is officially upon us, bringing with it shorter days, colder nights, the smell of pumpkin spice and a bunch of incredible October YA releases.
10 book to movie adaptations still to come in 2018
With the likes of A Wrinkle in Time, Ready Player One, Peter Rabbit and Love, Simon having already graced our screens this year, so far 2018 has proven to be great for book to movie adaptations and with these ten equally wonderful titles…
Pick a pet, get a YA book recommendation
With so many wonderful YA books to choose from, we all know how difficult it can be to choose your next read. Thankfully there are a few ways to make this often overwhelming decision a little easier.