We’re so excited for these two new YA releases–a romance about ex-bandmates turned potential lovers and the next installment in a dark academia series. DARKHEARTS BY JAMES L. SUTTER ” . . . Vibrant supporting characters, sex-positive messaging, and complex ruminations on sexuality propel this heartfelt read.”–Publishers Weekly “The positive representation of pursuing a trade […]
Books for Teens
YA Spotlight (5/31/23)
We wished a happy book b-day to four YA titles this week including a historical gothic paranormal romance with a queer love triangle, a coming-of-age queer romance based on a trailblazing pop star’s hit song, the final installment to a favorite action-packed fantasy series, and Katmere Academy’s star students taking on life after graduation. THE […]
Day’s YA: Letter to Librarians From S. Jae-Jones
GUARDIANS OF DAWN: ZHARA by S. Jae-Jones97812501914278/1/2023Wednesday BooksAges 12-18 Dear Librarian: I was six years old when I first won the ice cream social prize for having read the most books for the summer reading challenge. The minimum number had been ten; I read fifty. Almost all of them had come from the library. For […]
Day’s YA: UNEXPECTING
UNEXPECTING by Jen Bailey9781250780942Wednesday Books8/22/23Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Benjamin Morrison is content with his life, even if it’s not perfect. Sure, he’s got a complicated relationship with his mom and her 4 ex-husbands, and he never got a chance to meet his dad before he died, but he’s about to start […]
YA Spotlight (5/15/23)
Today we’re spotlighting two excellent teen reads: a heartwarming romance about a high school senior torn between baking and academics, and an emotional and raw story of a young man managing grief after the loss of his best friend. RUBI RAMOS’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS BY JESSICA PARRA “Propulsive chapters, plenty of high-stakes tension, and candid […]
Day’s YA: TILLY IN TECHNICOLOR
TILLY IN TECHNICOLOR by Mazey Eddings9781250847065 (HC) | 9781250328120 (TP)8/15/23Wednesday BooksAges 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Plenty of us are already huge Mazey fans, so I know many will be delighted to hear that she’s finally coming out with a YA novel! Get ready to jump back into the MECU (Mazey Eddings Cinematic […]
SLJ DoD 2023 – Welcome Video Book Buzz
Thank you for visiting our virtual booth at School Library Journal‘s Day of Dialog and watching our welcome video book buzz! Below you will find more information about all of the titles we presented, as well as an e-galley request form. NIGHT OF THE LIVING QUEERS: 13 Tales of Terror & Delight by Shelly Page […]
YA Spotlight (5/8/23)
Today, we’re highlighting three new titles that feature a school dance turned apocalyptic nightmare, spicy secrets in a fantastical royal family, and vampires at war with one another. THIS IS THE WAY THE WORLD ENDS BY JEN WILDE “Via Waverly’s razor-sharp commentary and grandiose descriptions of the masquerade and its attendees’ wealth, Wilde fashions a […]
Day’s YA: UNNECESSARY DRAMA
UNNECESSARY DRAMA by Nina KenwoodTP: 9781250894441 | HC: 97812508944278/8/23Flatiron BooksAges 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Brooke has always been the responsible one. The one saving her sister from trouble, handing every assignment in on time and perfectly completed, the one to follow every single rule and even make up some of her own […]
YA Spotlight (5/1/23)
Today’s YA spotlight will give you all the feels as a Mexican American teen artist in the midst of a life transition questions who they are, figures out what they’re meant to do, and falls for the new waiter at their family’s taqueria. ANDER & SANTI WERE HERE BY JONNY GARZA VILLA “In Santi, Garza […]
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