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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 opportunity to chat with Camryn all about what inspired her…
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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,…
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…
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 projects.
For readers who may not yet be familiar its…
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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…
Rachel Lynn Solomon on mental health, weddings and her new YA novel, We…
Funny, honest and utterly swoon-worthy, We Can't Keep Meeting Like This, the new YA novel by Rachel Lynn Solomon,…
This post was written by Holly Smale, author of Love Me Not
We don’t like unlikeable female characters in our books. Which seems somewhat self-explanatory, until it becomes more than simply a matter of judgement: as a society, we don’t want them either. Unlikeable girls and women often make us…
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Simon James Green on which YA book you should read based on your favourite musical
This post was written by Simon James Green, author of You're the One That I Want
I’ve always been a big fan of…
Suzanne Park on her most highly anticipated 2021 YA contemporary books
This post was kindly written by Suzanne Park, author of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous.
There are so many amazing…
Romance, witches, secrets, weddings, space, murder, family, dance, zombies and even a few chickens, these June YA book releases have it all and more.
A Chorus Rises by Bethany C. Morrow (1st June)
Teen influencer Naema Bradshaw has it all: she's famous, privileged, has “the good hair”— and…
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WIN a copy of Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and read an exclusive extract
The intro to this post was kindly written by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, author of Ace of Spades
Dear reader,
My…
Read an exclusive extract of Better Together by Christine Riccio
Freaky Friday meets The Parent Trap in Better Together, the new YA contemporary novel by author and BookTuber,…
On this special day, when you symbolically change your shoes over from flats to high heels, you'll want exactly the right pair — and we'll find it for you.
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Dahlia Adler on bisexual rep in YA and her fabulous new novel, Cool for the Summer
If a fun, flirty rom-com featuring a queer love triangle, Demi Lovato appreciation and a whole lotta heart, sounds…
A love letter to the romance heroes and heroines of YA by Caroline…
This post was written by Caroline O'Donoghue, author of All Our Hidden Gifts
It’s difficult to imagine a YA book…