Sophie Gonzales on writing a queer Grease reimagining, body acceptance and Only Mostly Devastated
“Compromise, and sacrifice when appropriate, and boundaries are important.”
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Rebecca Elliott on comedy in YA and why girls are Pretty Funny!
Being the author of over 30 children's books (many of which are bestsellers!!), award winning author, Rebecca Elliott, is no stranger to the writing and illustrating scene. However, up until now, she had yet to explore the wonderful world…
Must have merchandise for Cassandra Clare fans
There's a piece of fandom merchandise out there for everyone, and we hunted down some of the most unique items so you don't have to.
ANNA K. author, Jenny Lee, shares her tips for writing a modern-day retelling of a classic
If you've always dreamed of rewriting a classic but never known where to start, today is your lucky day.
If there's anyone who knows anything about reimagining a classic, it's Jenny Lee, author of modern day Anna Karenina retelling, Anna…
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March is not playing around with these YA releases.
Sara Holland talks Havenfall, book one in her new YA fantasy series
Fans of the Everless duology by Sara Holland can rejoice because the author's back with the start of a brand new YA fantasy series and this time she's taking us on a trip to Havenfall, a magical inn hidden deep in the mountains of…
Vincent Ralph talks YA thrillers, social media and his new novel, Are You Watching?
Looking for a book that will have you on the edge of your seat, questioning each character and second guessing every word? Look no further than Are You Watching? the creepy and utterly addictive new YA thriller from Vincent Ralph.
We sat…
Jennifer Iacopelli discusses her powerful new YA novel, Break the Fall
With the 2020 Olympic Games fast approaching, Jennifer Iacopelli's new YA novel, Break the Fall, couldn't have arrived at a more perfect time.
Sandhya Menon on retelling Beauty and the Beast and why she writes YA contemporary
In 2017, Sandhya Menon took the YA scene by storm with her beautifully written, wonderfully romantic, brilliantly empowering and much needed contemporary novel, When Dimple Met Rishi. She has released a new book each year since, with a…
YA romance books for people who hate romance
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Romance, it's pretty great but whilst we're always…
February YA book releases you’ll be obsessed with
February, the month of love and new books.
Eric Smith on the gaming industry and Don’t Read the Comments
"People working in games, to create such a key piece of culture, deserve so much better"
Zoe Sugg to release new co-written YA gothic thriller, The Magpie Society: One for Sorrow
Here's what we know so far about the YouTube stars' upcoming YA novel, The Magpie Society: One for Sorrow
Natalie Hibberd shares her top five inspirational fictional women
"Her astonishing optimism in the face of evermore dire circumstances is a trait of which I am in awe."