We’re so excited that Courtney Summers’ gripping YA thriller, SADIE, has received four starred reviews! “Summers’ novel is filled with her trademark biting commentary on sexual assault and the mistreatment of girls and women at the hands of predatory men . . . her hunt for Mattie’s killer is captivating, and Summers excels at slowly […]
Tag: YA fiction

Stars for MIRAGE
We’re thrilled that Somaiya Daud’s YA sci-fi/fantasy debut, MIRAGE, has received two starred reviews! “Readers are thrown right into this incredibly built world with fully developed cultures and characters. Daud expertly uses a sci-fi setting to explore issues within our own society, particularly the effects of colonization on both individuals and cultures as a whole. […]

Day’s YA – MIRAGE
Hello, YA librarians! Whew! We’re back from ALA Annual and, with that, our 2018 conference season comes to a close! The past few months have been such a fun and wild ride, and we certainly ended on a high note. Speaking of ALA, some of you may have picked up this magical YA debut. If […]

Day’s YA – LEGENDARY
Happy Friday, YA librarians! We’re ending this week with a *legendary* book recommendation! [insert How I Met Your Mother pun here] LEGENDARY by Stephanie Garber 9781250095312 Available now from Flatiron Books Also available in audio Ages 13 to 18 You all know how much I loved CARAVAL, with its magical circus and evil mastermind, and now […]

Teen Talk (6/14/2018 Edition)
Happy Thursday, YA librarians! Check out our latest & greatest teen titles out this month, then join us on Twitter today at 2:30pm EST for Early Word YA Galley Chat (hashtag: #ewgcya) and tell us what you’ve been reading & loving! KISSING GAMES by Tara Eglington 9781250075260 Ages 12 to 18 After a perfect first […]

Teen Talk Tuesday (5/16/2018 Edition)
Happy Wednesday, YA librarians, and welcome to this special *Wednesday edition* of Teen Talk Tuesday! Check out our latest & greatest teen titles out this month, then join us today at 2:30pm EST for Early Word YA Galley Chat (hashtag: #ewgcya) and tell us what you’ve been reading and loving. LEGENDARY by Stephanie Garber 9781250095312 […]

Day’s YA – DEAR READER
Happy Wednesday, YA pals! Do you love classic literature with a modern twist? Well, dear reader, have I got just the book for you! DEAR READER by Mary O’Connell Available now in hardcover and audio from Flatiron Books YA and Macmillan Audio Available in trade paperback on December 4, 2018 from Flatiron Books YA Ages 13 […]

Day’s YA – FANGIRL
Happy Thursday, YA folks! This week’s Day’s YA pick is an oldie, but a goodie. Read on to hear my thoughts on this beloved YA classic. FANGIRL by Rainbow Rowell Available now in hardcover from St. Martin’s Griffin 9781250073808 Available in trade paperback on November 6, 2018 from Wednesday Books 9781250042613 Ages 13 to 18 […]

Teen Talk Tuesday (4/24/2018 Edition)
Happy Tuesday, YA Librarians, and welcome to this month’s edition of Teen Talk Tuesday! Check out our latest & greatest teen titles out this month, then join us today at *2:30pm EST* for Early Word YA Galley Chat (hashtag: #ewgcya) and tell us what you’ve been reading and loving. SKY IN THE DEEP by Adrienne […]

Day’s YA – THIS HEART OF MINE
TGIF, YA librarians, and happy National Library Week! In honor of how much I loooovveeee all of you and the amazing work that you do, I have a YA romance (with some mystery) to share with you. THIS HEART OF MINE by C.C. Hunter 9781250131652 Available now from Wednesday Books Ages 13 to 18 Seventeen-year-old […]