In celebration of National Library Week, we’re uplifting the voices of challenged books, from epic fantasies to romances and queer stories. We proudly stand with authors, librarians, teachers, booksellers, and fellow readers against book banning. We strongly believe everyone should have access to books and actively support organizations championing the freedom to read. As we […]
Tag: COOL FOR THE SUMMER
E-Book Deals for Banned Books
Happy Banned Books Week! We are excited to raise awareness, celebrate diverse voices, and advocate for the freedom to read. To celebrate kicking off Banned Books Week, Macmillan is offering a special e-book pricing for frequently banned titles that will include 25% off at digital library retailers. Other flexible purchase models are available as well, […]
Day’s YA: GOING BICOASTAL
GOING BICOASTAL by Dahlia Adler97812508716406/13/2023Wednesday BooksAges 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Natalya Fox has a big decision to make. She can either spend her summer in New York with her dad, or in Los Angeles with her mom. But there’s a lot to factor in. She already lives with her dad and is […]
Day’s YA: NEVER EVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER
NEVER EVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER by Sophie Gonzales978125081916111/29/22Wednesday BooksAges 14-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss If you could get revenge–on national television–on your cheating, lying, royal-adjacent ex-boyfriend…would you? In this rom-com that is Legally Blonde meets The Bachelor, Sophie Gonzales writes a beautiful and hilarious queer love story, featuring a lovable cast, top-notch banter, and characters […]
ALA’s 2022 Rainbow Book List
We’re thrilled to have six titles on ALA’s 2022 Rainbow Book List for Teen Readers, including two books in the Top Ten!! HANI AND ISHU’S GUIDE TO FAKE DATING by Adiba Jaigirdar9781645672579Ages 14+ When Humaira “Hani” Khan’s friends question her bisexuality because she’s never gone out with a girl, Hani impulsively claims she does have […]
Day’s YA: I KISSED SHARA WHEELER
I KISSED SHARA WHEELER by Casey McQuiston97812502444515/3/22Wednesday BooksAges 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley When Chloe Green moved from LA to Alabama with her moms, she knew it would be four tortuous years. Four years of homophobic comments and close-minded puritanical leadership at Willowgrove Christian Academy. But the end—and the valedictorianship—are in sight. The […]
YA Spotlight (5/24/21)
This YA spotlight features a romance that is Crazy Rich Asians meets The Princess Diaries, a Grease-inspired romcom about one girl choosing between the guy of her dreams and her female summer fling, and the start to a new trilogy about twin witches. TOKYO EVER AFTER by Emiko Jean 2 starred reviews! “Izumi, a Japanese […]
2021 YA Starred Reviews Round-Up (so far)
These YA reads are all pretty stellar, but don’t just take our word for it check out what Booklist, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews have to say in their starred reviews! TALES FROM THE HINTERLAND by Melissa Albert “Albert’s rich and tightly focused collection forms the core of the mythology created in […]
Get Your YA On: Book Buzz Recap
In case you missed our “Get Your YA On” book buzz, or just want a refresher, here are all of the YA titles we presented! You can view all four of the publishers’ handouts view here. HURRICANE SUMMER by Asha Bromfield | 9781250622235 | 5/4/21COOL FOR THE SUMMER by Dahlia Adler | 9781250765826 | 5/11/21TOYKO EVER AFTER by […]
Day’s YA: COOL FOR THE SUMMER
“Witty, wise, and disarmingly tender. I am hopelessly devoted to this summer dream of a book.” Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of SIMON VS. THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDA COOL FOR THE SUMMER by Dahlia Adler9781250765826Available May 11, 2021 from Wednesday BooksAges 14 – 18E-galley on Edelweiss and NetGalley Lara is starting her senior […]
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