Happy Banned Books Week! This year’s theme is Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us, emphasizing the importance of how books reach across boundaries and build connections, whereas censorship creates barriers. Check out some resources to help make this Banned Books Week the most powerful it can be. Here are some Free Downloads, Display Ideas, and […]
Tag: Rainbow Rowell
Author Spotlight: Rainbow Rowell (7/28/21)
New York Times best-selling author Rainbow Rowell has filled the world with brilliant adventures and addicting romances. In the epic conclusion to the Simon Snow trilogy, secrets are told, questions are answered, and ghosts are laid to rest. ANY WAY THE WIND BLOWS Simon, Baz, Penelope, and Agatha are back in England, back to Watford, […]
Day’s YA: BETTER TOGETHER
Meet Siri: New Jersey-born ballerina who loves cooking and hard rock. Meet Jamie: L.A.-raised aspiring comedian with bright red hair who can talk to anyone. […]
Happy Half Hour (5/10/21)
This Happy Half Hour features a debut about grief and rage, war and destiny across an alternate China, the final adventure of Simon Snow, and a woman’s exhilarating post-war New York City journey. DEAR MISS METROPOLITAN by Carolyn Ferrell | 9781250793614 | 7/6/21 SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN by Shelley Parker-Chan | 9781250621801 | 7/20/21 […]
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 here. HURRICANE SUMMER by Asha Bromfield | 9781250622235 | 5/4/21COOL FOR THE SUMMER by Dahlia Adler | 9781250765826 | 5/11/21TOYKO EVER AFTER by Emiko […]
CLA YA Book Buzz Recap (2/24/21)
In case you missed today’s CLA YA Book Buzz, or just want a refresher, check out all the amazing YA titles we presented! HURRICANE SUMMER by Asha Bromfield | 9781250622235 | 5/4/21 | Ages 13-18COOL FOR THE SUMMER by Dahlia Adler | 9781250765826 | 5/11/21 | Ages 14-18TOKYO EVER AFTER by Emiko Jean | 9781250766601 […]
Day’s YA: SLINGSHOT
“Just like that, my childhood armor was obliterated, and all it took was my soulmate ramming a butter knife into my heart.” SLINGSHOT by Mercedes Helnwein9781250253002Available April 27, 2021 from Wednesday BooksAges 13 – 18E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Gracie has boarding school figured out: avoid friendships, remain standoffish, and hang out alone. Then […]
ALA Midwinter Pre-Game Recap (1/21/21)
Thank you for coming to ALA Midwinter Pre-Game with MacLib & Tor/Forge. We had so much fun presenting our forthcoming YA and Adult titles and hearing from our amazing panelists. In case you need a refresher or weren’t able to tune in, check out the book buzz title list below. You can also watch a […]
Spring 2021 YA Book Buzz
Check out some of the exciting YA books coming your way in Spring 2021! TALES FROM THE HINTERLAND by Melissa Albert | 9781250302724 | 1/12/21 | ages 12 to 18 THE PROJECT by Courtney Summers | 9781250105738 | 2/2/21 | ages 13 to 18 EVERYTHING THAT BURNS by Gita Trelease | 9781250295552 | 2/2/21 | […]
WAYWARD SON is a 2020 Teens’ Top Ten pick!
YALSA named their 2020 Teens’ Top Ten list, and WAYWARD SON is in the #1 spot! WAYWARD SON by Rainbow Rowell9781250146076 Wednesday BooksAges 13-18 YALSA’s Teens’ Top Ten is a “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year! Nominators are members of teen book groups in fifteen school and […]
