There are novels, and there are graphic novels—but these days, there are more and more books that fall somewhere in-between. These books seek to reinvent what the word “book” even means, incorporating not just images, but multimedia elements, internet links, and even smartphone apps to tell a story in a way that is more immersive […]
It’s hard to match the excellence of 2015’s excellent LGBTQI YA offerings, from the bold bi pride of Hannah Moskowitz’s Not Otherwise Specified, to the gorgeous gut punch of Adam Silvera’s More Happy Than Not, to I.W. Gregorio’s groundbreaking None of the Above, to the heart-melting delight of Becky Albertalli’s Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, but if any […]
The holiday season is a tough, pressure-filled time for all, because how on earth do you find that perfect gift for every loved one? And by “perfect gift,” I obviously mean “perfect book,” because I’m not a monster. The choice is hard, so rather than make it myself, I tortured 15 fabulous YA authors with the question: […]
Some great books get nominated for awards, get movie deals, hit bestseller lists, and get so much publicity you can’t swing a stick without hitting a display. Some…don’t. Thanks to some fantastic award picks this year, most notably by the Morris committee (which awards excellence in a debut), this list isn’t quite as long as […]
Welcome to another edition of YAs That Get it Right, which is all about YAs that truly nail an element of the teen experience. In honor of Pride Month, today is all about LGBTQIAP+ YA, brought to you by those who know it best. A few of these were pulled from earlier posts to make […]