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This post was written by Farah Heron, author of How to Win a Breakup.
This year on Pi Day (March 14th, or 3-14) I baked a pie. I don’t bake pies often— usually only for my son’s birthday and for pi day, because they’re tricky, finicky, and…
Suzanne Young’s top 5 vampire novels plus an exclusive extract of her new YA novel, In Nightfall
This post was written by Suzanne Young, author of In Nightfall.
Why are we so bloodthirsty for vampire stories? Pun intended, yes—I know, stop groaning. But it’s true—few creatures have endured in pop culture as deftly as the vampire.…
Ream Shukairy on writing her debut halal YA romance, The Next New Syrian Girl
This post was written by Ream Shukairy, author of The Next New Syrian Girl.
So what is halal romance anyway?
It’s the bashful courtship and painful boundaries in a Jane Austen novel. Or it’s the romantic tension between two main…
Sarah Lyu on depression and her most personal novel yet, I Will Find You Again
This post was written by Sarah Lyu, author of I Will Find You Again
Content warning: depression, suicidal ideation
In the summer of 2014, I was driving from New York City to a small town in northeastern PA almost every week, and a…
Kesia Lupo on hearing loss representation in her new YA thriller, Let’s Play Murder
This post was written by Kesia Lupo, author of Let's Play Murder and is sponsored by Bloomsbury UK.
In summer 2021, right around the time I was wrestling the extremely slippery second draft of my dark and devious third novel, I decided to…
Read an exclusive excerpt of The Karma Map by Nisha Sharma
Set against the stunning backdrop of North India, Nisha Sharma's new YA contemporary novel, The Karma Map, is a charming coming-of-age road trip romance exploring the South Asian diaspora and self discovery. To celebrate its release, we're…
Dee Benson on celebrating friendship this Galentine’s day
This post was written by Dee Benson, author of Glow Up, Lara Bloom.
Everyone knows what day it is on February 14th each year. The shops are filled with rose bouquets, chocolates in heart-shaped tins, and sappy cards that you can buy for…
A.R. Capetta’s top ten tips for writing speculative short stories
This post was written by A.R. Capetta, co-editor of Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire Your Perception.
To celebrate the release of their sensational new YA sci-fi anthology, Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to…
WIN a proof copy of Let’s Play Murder by Kesia Lupo
This post is sponsored by Bloomsbury.
Filled with twists that will have you questioning everything you think you know from the first page until the last, Kesia Lupo's blockbuster new YA thriller, Let's Play Murder, is a locked-room virtual…
Five reasons you need to read I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
This post is sponsored by Hachette Children's.
With five novels and a movie adaptation under her belt, winner of the Carnegie Medal and number one New Your Times bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys, is one of the most prolific and exciting…
Exes and O’s author, Amy Lea, on the beauty of seeing yourself in mainstream media
This post was written by Amy Lea, author of Exes and O's.
The 90s and early 2000s were a simpler time. Sure, my pre-teen style was questionable (thrice layered Hollister tank tops, butterfly clips, and a greasy side-swept bang). But life…
Jarrod Shusterman & Sofía Lapuente share the soundtrack to their new YA thriller, Retro
This post was written by Sofía Lapuente and Jarrod Shusterman, authors of Retro.
Hello! Sofi and Jarrod here, nice to meet you :) Our book Retro is a crazy, fun thriller with Riverdale vibes! Our characters take The Retro Challenge, which…
Melinda Salisbury chats having Greek gods in the modern world of Her Dark Wings
Her Dark Wings is a modern day YA retelling of the story of Persephone, in a world where Greek gods are still very much around.
5 ways to educate yourself on History in an accessible way
This post is sponsored by Hachette Children's Group.
In the authors note of her stunning new YA historical fiction novel, I Must Betray You, Ruta Sepetys highlights the importance of further educating yourself on the realities of the…
Abiola Bello on her new YA rom-com, Love in Winter Wonderland
To celebrate the release of her gorgeously cosy and romantic, winter YA rom-com, Love in Winter Wonderland, we had the pleasure of chatting with Abiola Bello all about rom-com's, dream movie castings, writing inspirations and more.…