Banned Books Staff Picks (9/26/24)

This month, we’re sharing banned books we love in honor of Banned Books Week! AMANDA’S PICK: THE TALK BY DARRIN BELL This is a graphic memoir by a Pulitzer Prize winner for Editorial Cartooning that offers a deeply personal meditation on the “the talk” parents must have with Black children about racism and the brutality […]

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Challenged Books Spotlight (4/8/24)

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 […]

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YA Spotlight (8/16/21)

This YA Spotlight dives into Argentine folklore and fantasy with Romina Garber’s timely and powerful Wolves of No World series. LOBIZONA by Romina Garber 2 starred reviews and an Indie Next pick! “This layered novel blends languages and cultures to create a narrative that celebrates perseverance.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review “Garber’s gorgeous novel combines the wonder […]

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Happy Half Hour (5/24/21)

In today’s Happy Half Hour, we’re toasting to a gruesome debut thriller, a governess with a secret, the first delicious mystery in a new cozy series, and the timely Argentine folklore follow-up to LOBIZONA. SIXTEEN HORSES by Greg Buchanan | 9781250246660 | 7/20/21 WHEN A DUKE LOVES A GOVERNESS by Olivia Drake | 9781250174499 | […]

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2021 Best Fiction for Young Adults

Check out these stellar titles included in YALSA’s 2021 Best Fiction for Young Adults list! FABLE by Adrienne YoungGIRL, SERPENT, THORN by Melissa BashardoustLOBIZONA by Romina GarberTWEET CUTE by Emma LordTHE HENNA WARS by Adiba JaigirdarTHE LIFE AND MEDIEVAL TIMES OF KIT SWEETLY by Jamie Pacton The purpose of this annual list is to provide […]

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2021 YALSA Award Nominees

Congrats to all of our 2021 nominees for the Best Fiction for Young Adults list and the Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers list! Best Fiction for Young Adults: THE INSOMNIACS by Marit WeisenbergFABLE by Adrienne YoungWHAT UNBREAKABLE LOOKS LIKE by Kate McLaughlinTWEET CUTE by Emma LordFOUL IS FAIR by Hannah CapinJANE ANONYMOUS by Laurie Faria […]

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MacLib + Tor/Forge ALA Midwinter 2021 Pre-Game

Join Macmillan Library & Tor/Forge for our ALA Midwinter 2021 Pre-Game virtual extravaganza, an afternoon of book buzzing + author panels! Thursday, January 21, 20212:00-5:00pm ETLive only on Crowdcast WATCH CLICK HERE TO WATCH. DOWNLOAD THE BOOK BUZZ PDF DOWNLOAD HERE. 2:00-2:50pm: YA Author Spotlight PanelFeaturing Romina Garber (LOBIZONA / CAZADORA) Melissa Albert (TALES FROM […]

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E-Books You Might’ve Missed (11/11/20)

From memoirs and sci-fi to YA and historical fiction, check out this round-up of e-books published throughout 2020 that has something for every type of reader! A MOST BEAUTIFUL THING: The True Story of America’s First All-Black High School Rowing Team by Arshay Cooper OTHER PEOPLE’S PETS by R. L. Maizes SAINT X by Alexis […]

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YA Spotlight (8/3/20)

This week’s YA spotlight has all things fantasy with a timely story of Argentine folklore, the final installment in the Mirage series, and the return to the magical world of Trylle. LOBIZONA by Romina Garber 2 starred reviews! “Sixteen-year-old Manu has spent her whole life in hiding; even as her period substantially changes her body […]

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Booklist YA Webinar Recap (7/21/20)

Thank you all for tuning into the Booklist YA Webinar today! If you couldn’t make it or need a refresher on all the excitement, check out the titles we presented below. LOBIZONA by Romina Garber | 9781250239129 | 8/4/2020COURT OF LIONS by Somaiya Daud | 9781250126450 | 8/4/2020WHERE DREAMS DESCEND by Janella Angeles | 9781250204356 […]

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