The 2021 Rise list has so many fantastic titles, including these two: IT SOUNDED BETTER IN MY HEAD by Nina KenwoodWHEN THEY CALL YOU A TERRORIST (YA Edition) by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele The Rise list is an an annual booklist of the best feminist books for young readers, ages birth through 18. They […]
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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 […]
2021 Rainbow Book List
We’re thrilled that three Macmillan titles were selected for this year’s Rainbow Book List! GIRL, SERPENT, THORN by Melissa Bashardoust9781250196149Ages 12-18 Cursed before she was even born, Soraya must live her life secluded from society. On a quest for the cure that would free her, and save her kingdom, she must choose who to trust, […]
Day’s YA: TALES FROM THE HINTERLAND
“To all the readers whose first language was fairy tales.” TALES FROM THE HINTERLAND by Melissa Albert9781250302724Available now from Flatiron BooksAges 12 – 18 Also by Melissa Albert:THE HAZEL WOOD THE NIGHT COUNTRY Melissa Albert’s debut, THE HAZEL WOOD, and its sequel, THE NIGHT COUNTRY, transported readers to the magical world of the Hinterland found […]
2021 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
Check out these fantastic titles included in YALSA’s 2021 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers list! JANE ANONYMOUS by Laurie Faria StolarzONLY MOSTLY DEVASTATED by Sophie GonzalesWHAT UNBREAKABLE LOOKS LIKE by Kate McLaughlin This annual list identifies titles aimed at encouraging reading among teens who dislike to read for any reason. Find the full list view […]
Day’s YA: THE LAST SECRET YOU’LL EVER KEEP
The first lie you’ll ever tell, the last secret you’ll ever keep. THE LAST SECRET YOU’LL EVER KEEP by Laurie Faria Stolarz 9781250303738Available from Wednesday Books on March 16, 2021Ages 12-18E-galley on Edelweiss & NetGalley Terra was missing for four days—trapped in a well, scratching the walls to get out, and savoring every drop of rain […]
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 […]
Day’s YA: VICTORIES GREATER THAN DEATH
Hello readers! VICTORIES GREATER THAN DEATH is the start of a new YA Sci-Fi trilogy from international bestselling author of ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY and THE CITY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, Charlie Jane Anders. VICTORIES GREATER THAN DEATH by Charlie Jane Anders9781250317315Available April 13, 2021 from Tor TeenAges 13-18Request an E-galley […]
Day’s YA: PERFECT ON PAPER
Another charming YA rom-com from the author of the “addicting coming-of-age gay romance,” ONLY MOSTLY DEVASTATED. PERFECT ON PAPER by Sophie Gonzales9781250769787Available March 9, 2021 from Wednesday BooksAges 13-18E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Darcy Phillips has a secret. Well . . . a couple of them. She’s the one running Locker 89 an anonymous […]
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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