Welcome back to another edition of YAs That Get it Right, in which pros weigh in on YA books they think nailed an aspect of the human experience. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I asked some of my favorite authors of mental health YA, as well as (and including) authors who are also […]
We all know the essential Cinderella ingredients: evil stepmother, fairy godmother, an epic makeover, and a Prince Charming. But more than anything, Cinderella is the tale of a girl who escapes a nightmare situation to see all her dreams come true with the help of some friends. So is it any wonder people love the […]
Publishing is a competitive industry, let’s face it—and as with any other, sometimes the big guys get all the glory, while the little guys have a tendency to slip under the radar. But just because a book isn’t on every list doesn’t mean it can’t be great. Of course, with the huge number of smaller publishers and […]