Summer means different things to different people, depending on their age, their life situation, their life goals—and their reading habits. Some folks read their one book a year over the summer, lazing on a beach. Others sail into June with a reading list arranged alphabetically and by length. Some just like to wander into bookstores […]
YA heroines, like their real-world counterparts, face off against a range of challenges, from finding themselves to navigating friendships to saving the world. But historical fiction brings its own special difficulties, often highlighting girls who lived in patriarchal societies and weren’t afforded the same freedoms many contemporary women enjoy. We’re kicking off Women’s History Month […]
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The aim of the series is to peel away the formality of bios and offer authors a platform to talk about something readers won’t necessarily find on their websites. This month, 12 authors discuss everything from […]
Thirty? Yes, thirty. A committed May reader will mow down this list with a day to spare (on that day, you’ll reread The Golden Compass because reasons). So stretch your reader muscles, stock up on Gatorade, and get thee to the reading fort. May’s gonna be a doozy.