Happy Friday, YA pals! This month’s theme of “books in translation” continues with a sweet French romance… IN PARIS WITH YOU by Clémentine Beauvais 9781250299161 Ages 14 to 18 Available January 8, 2019 from Wednesday Books When teenagers Tatiana and Eugene meet during a Paris summer in the suburbs, she is reading Jane Austen in […]
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Day’s YA – WONDERFUL FEELS LIKE THIS
Hey, YA librarians! When the fall frenzies are too much, read this quietly lyrical book for quick relief. WONDERFUL FEELS LIKE THIS by Sara Lövestam 9781250095237 Ages 12 to 18 Also available in trade paperback Fifteen-year-old Steffi Herrera is bullied by her classmates, her sister doesn’t get her, and all she wants in life is […]
Day’s YA – TEEN TRAILBLAZERS
Hey, YA librarians! There’s been no shortage of amazing women in the news lately–this pick is in honor of them and others all over the world who have inspired change. TEEN TRAILBLAZERS: 30 Fearless Girls Who Changed the World Before They Were 20 by Jennifer Calvert, illustrated by Vesna Asanovic 9781250200204 Available October 2, 2018 […]
Day’s YA – AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
TGIF, YA pals! We’ve made it to Friday and I don’t know about you, but I’m planning on spending my weekend working through my towering TBR pile (and inevitably adding to it at the Brooklyn Book Festival). If this title isn’t on your list, it should be! AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS by Bonnie Pipkin Available in hardcover […]
Day’s YA – FLIGHT SEASON
Hi friends! Happy end of summer! This delightful and summery (but also heartbreaking) novel is the perfect book to wrap up these last few days of August. FLIGHT SEASON by Marie Marquardt 9781250107015 Available now from Wednesday Books Ages 13 to 19 FLIGHT SEASON follows Vivi, a Yale student grappling with her father’s death; TJ, […]
Books for Teens 2019: Ooh la la!
Bonjour! Bienvenue à Paris! We have so many fantastic YA titles coming out in 2019 (including several set in the most magical city in France can you find ALL 3 of ’em?) and we just can’t wait to share them with you! Among the books below, you will find enchanting Parisian tales of lost love, […]
Day’s YA – UNSTOPPABLE MOSES
Hello, YA librarians! Welcome to the 20th edition of Day’s YA!! (20?! Holy guacamole!) If you’d like to go back and read past reviews (like THE HAZEL WOOD, SKY IN THE DEEP, HOW I RESIST, or LEGENDARY), check out the archives view here or at the bottom of this post. Otherwise, let’s get right to it! […]
Sign Up Now: “Let’s Talk YA: Fall Announcements” Booklist Webinar
Calling all YA Librarians!! Listen to Emily Day share the latest and greatest forthcoming releases for teen readers at Booklist‘s “Let’s Talk YA: Fall Announcements” webinar on Tuesday, August 21 at 1pm Central! Click here to RSVP. See you there! […]
Day’s YA – I DO NOT TRUST YOU
Hey, YA librarians! Today’s YA pick has you visiting far-off places all from the comfort of your own home. But don’t forget to buckle your seat belt! I DO NOT TRUST YOU by Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz 9781250052308 Available September 11, 2018 from Wednesday Books Ages 12 to 18 Memphis (known as “M”) […]
Introducing “The Girls” Podcast
Courtney Summers’ YA thriller SADIE is already making noise: Booklist‘s starred review called it “captivating.” Kirkus Reviews‘s starred review called it “A riveting tour de force.” Our very own YA gal, Emily, called it “heartbreaking and haunting.” And now it’s making even more noise! Coming August 1 to a pair of headphones near you: The Girls, a “true […]