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Kate Oldfield
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…
Uniquely magical gifts for Harry Potter fans
No matter your budget or the gift recipients Hogwarts house, you're bound to find the perfect gift for wizarding enthusiasts old and new.
Amelia Mandeville talks her debut novel, mental health, and YouTube
At just 21-years-old, Amelia Mandeville has already accomplished more than most. Alongside her sister, Amelia runs The Mandeville Sisters, a YouTube channel with over 109k subscribers. She's also presented for MTV, modelled, blogged, acted…
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…
November YA releases you need on your TBR
From resolutions, to politics, to baking, to fairytale retellings, November YA releases have it all.
Jessie Burton on The Restless Girls & feminist fairytales
Jessie Burton is no stranger to writing. However, September saw the release of her debut children's novel, The Restless Girls and we were fortunate enough to catch up with Jessie Burton to discuss her new feminist fairytale.
Which YA character should you be this Halloween?
From witches to superheroes, YA fiction offers a giant array of Halloween costume potential. If you're stuck for inspiration or simply can't decide which YA character you want to embody this year, you're in luck because we have just the…
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 YA subscription boxes you need to try
Whether you're after a monthly bookish surprise or you're a dedicated fantasy reader keen for the next big release, there's something out there for everyone. With a wide range of genres, prices and themes, no matter whether you're looking…