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This post was written by Chandra Prasad, author of Mercury Boys
In my upcoming young adult novel Mercury Boys (Soho Teen, Aug. 3), an intrepid group of high school girls discovers a way to visit people in the old photographs known as…
Win a complete Simon Snow trilogy book set
Secrets are revealed and questions answered in Any Way the Wind Blows, the third and final book in the Simon Snow trilogy by Rainbow Rowell and we couldn't help but think a trilogy bundle giveaway would be a perfect way to say goodbye to…
20 July 2021 YA book releases to read this summer
From music festivals and cursed princesses to k-pop stars and blood thirsty princes, their's truly a story for everyone amongst these fabulous July YA releases.
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim (6th July)
Shiori, the only…
Win 1 of 3 copies of Between Perfect and Real by Ray Stoeve
If you're looking for a heartwarming new YA novel following a young trans teen on a journey to find both his voice and himself, Between Perfect and Real, the gorgeous debut novel by Ray Stoeve is the book for you and to celebrate the end of…
Kalynn Bayron on killer plants, homophobia in YA and her magical new book, This Poison Heart
The Secret Garden meets Little Shop of Horrors in Kalynn Bayron's twisty and wonderfully magical new YA contemporary fantasy, This Poison Heart.
"When Briseis's aunt dies and wills her a dilapidated estate in rural New York, Bri and her…
Eat or Be Eaten: Are fat people Hollywood’s worst nightmare? by Kelly deVos
This post was written by Kelly deVos, author of Eat Your Heart Out
Being thin and conventionally attractive has its downsides.
If you’re a fan of horror films, like me, you’re probably used to the conventions of the genre. In Halloween,…
Ryan La Sala on LGBTQIA+ representation in YA, cosplay and Be Dazzled
Upon its January 2021 release, Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala quickly became one of our favourite reads of the year. Fast forward to June 2021 and it's still sitting there amongst our favourites. Unabashedly queer, nerdy and honest, Be Dazzled…
Manjeet Mann on the refugee crisis and her new YA novel in verse, The Crossing
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,…
Jonny Garza Villa on their stunning debut novel, Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun
Exploring coming out, social media, facing your future, first love, friendships and toxic family dynamics, Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun, the wonderful 2021 debut novel from Jonny Garza Villa, is both devastating and beyond adorable.…
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 empowering new YA novel by Camryn Garrett, that's truly impossible to put down.
We're so excited to have had the…
Ciara Smyth on rivals to lovers, coming out and her new YA novel, Not My Problem
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…
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 instantly think of things like the beloved Ferris Wheel scene in Love, Simon, or everyone absolutely melting over David and…
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 National Book Award-nominated author, Tahereh Mafi, to talk all things the tough side of writing, inspirations and upcoming…
WIN 1 of 5 copies of The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott
As co-author of All This Time and New York Times bestseller, Five Feet Apart, Rachael Lippincott is no stranger to the YA contemporary genre. However, this month Rachael is making her solo debut with The Lucky List, a new romance about…
Liselle Sambury’s most anticipated YA fantasy books for 2021
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…