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Laura Steven on high school insecurities and The Love Hypothesis TV show
"Life is much better when you embrace who you really are; you’ll attract the people who are meant to be in your life."
Patrice Caldwell on her powerful YA anthology, A Phoenix First Must Burn
Featuring sixteen stories written by bestselling and award winning authors, A Phoenix First Must Burn: Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance and Hope, expertly explores the nuances of the Black experience in a diverse and inclusive way.…
Sophie Gonzales on writing a queer Grease reimagining, body acceptance and Only Mostly Devastated
“Compromise, and sacrifice when appropriate, and boundaries are important.”
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…
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…
Loveboat, Taipei author Abigail Hing Wen on the lack of Asian representation in YA
We need all the tips to find our Boy Wonder.
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…
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"
Julie C. Dao talks folktales, anxiety and Song of the Crimson Flower
"Stories have power, and as a reader, whenever I am able to see myself in a narrative and relate to a character, that has always been so rewarding to me."
Morgan Parker talks mental health, her teen diaries and Who Put This Song On?
"Don’t be afraid to be who you are, ask questions, be honest, be kind, hang in there."
Kiersten White talks The Guinevere Deception and writing retellings
"Magic, longing, Camelot."
Renée Ahdieh on her new YA Vampire novel, The Beautiful
"Celine is the most like me of any character I’ve ever written, and it was cathartic and frightening to write a character like that."
Natasha Ngan on trigger warnings, writing struggles and Girls of Storm and Shadow
"Write honestly. Openly. With heart and kindness and hope. There are readers who need to hear what you have to say."