Book Review: ‘Rhythm & Muse’ by India Hill Brown A shy teen with a crush finds his voice—and maybe love—through music in this sweet YA romance. Read More
Book Review: ‘Nigeria Jones’ by Ibi Zoboi A teen raised by a Black revolutionary seeks a normal life while balancing activism, identity, and family duty. Read More
‘Wildblood’ Writer Lauren Blackwood Brings Magic to the Jamaican Jungle in Historical Fantasy Novel Lauren Blackwood’s “Wildblood” conjures magic and danger in a lush Jamaican jungle for her second YA novel. Read More
Book Review: ‘Most Likely’ by Sarah Watson Sarah Watson’s “Most Likely” follows four tight-knit teens, one destined to become U.S. president by 2049. Read More
Book Review: ‘The Black Girls Left Standing’ by Juliana Goodman “The Black Girls Left Standing” follows Beau’s fight for truth after her sister’s killing by a police officer. Read More
Book Review: ‘The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School’ by Sonora Reyes Sonora Reyes’ “The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School” follows Yami’s queer journey at a new high school. Read More
Book Review: ‘Zyla & Kai’ by Kristina Forest Kristina Forest’s “Zyla & Kai” follows two teens whose summer romance is tested after vanishing on a school ski trip. Read More
Book Review: ‘Juliet Takes a Breath’ by Gabby Rivera Gabby Rivera’s “Juliet Takes a Breath” follows a Latina college student’s queer awakening in Portland. Read More
LGBTQIA+ Books Are More Banned Than Ever LGBTQIA+ Books Are More Banned Than Ever *|MC:SUBJECT|* Subscribe to the newsletter View the original newsletter sent June 10, 2022 Read More
‘Ashes of Gold’ Author J. Elle Shares How She Crafted ‘Wings of Ebony’ Fantasy YA Series With Black Duality in Mind Fantasy young adult author J. Elle is marking the end of her Wings of Ebony duology about a Black teen Read More
Joy Revolution Acquires First Fantasy YA Romance Novel The Random House Children’s young adult imprint founded by best-selling literary supercouple Nicola Yoon and David Yoon has purchased its Read More
Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House Transports You Back to the Time of ‘Little Women’ A restored home in Concord, Massachusetts, serves as the former residence of renowned author Louisa May Alcott and her family Read More
Film Adaptation of Angie Thomas’ ‘On the Come Up’ Starts Production Prolific young adult author Angie Thomas has teased the start of filming for her sophomore novel’s take on the big Read More
Book Review: ‘Clap When You Land’ by Elizabeth Acevedo Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo My rating: 4 of 5 stars Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Read More
Book Review: ‘The Gilded Ones’ by Namina Forna The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna is a Read More
Book Review: ‘Concrete Rose’ by Angie Thomas Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas My rating: 4 of 5 stars Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas crafts the origin story Read More
Book Review: Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne My rating: 3 of 5 stars *Given an advanced reading copy from the publisher Read More
How Moments of Racial Tension Are Shaping YA Literature Six well-known Black female authors with best-selling credentials came together to announce their joint project of a young adult novel Read More
Book Review: ‘Grown’ by Tiffany D. Jackson Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson rips a page from Read More
Book Review: ‘Cinderella Is Dead’ by Kalynn Bayron Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron My rating: 4 of 5 stars *Given an advanced reading copy from the publisher Read More
