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Kate Oldfield
"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…
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…
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…
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…
25+ highly anticipated august 2020 YA book releases
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Although necessary, socially distancing in lockdown…
Alice Oseman on Aro-Ace representation and her new YA novel, Loveless
If you know YA, you probably know, or at least have heard of, author and illustrator, Alice Oseman.
And for good reason.
Having written four novels, three graphic novels, a webseries and a number of novellas, Alice has truly touched…
Rachel Lynn Solomon on rivals to lovers and her new YA novel, Today Tonight Tomorrow
Following two teen rival overachievers over 24 hours on their last day of senior year, Today Tonight Tomorrow, the fantastic new YA rom-com from author Rachel Lynn Solomon, will make you laugh, smile and swoon in equal measures. It's truly…
YA playlist: young adult books for One Direction fans
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One Direction: We love them. We miss them. They'll…
Sam Maggs on how to start writing books, comics and video games
The post below was kindly written by Sam Maggs, author of The Unstoppable Wasp: Built on Hope
It used to be the case that, should you want to be a writer, you were stymied by gatekeepers. Wanted to make a comic book? Out of luck unless you…
Tracy Darnton on prepping, pandemics and her new YA novel, The Rules
In celebration of the release of her gripping new YA thriller, The Rules, we talked to author Tracy Darnton about all things writing, pandemics, prepping and upcoming projects.
"Amber's an expert when it comes to staying hidden she s…