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Robyn Schneider Puts a Fresh Twist on Ancient Myth in “The Other Merlin”

What do King Arthur, Disney’s Mulan and She’s The Man all have in common? All three have a hand in inspiring The Other Merlin (Viking), Robyn Schneider’s bold new YA fantasy. In this fresh vision of the Arthurian Legend, Camelot hangs in a precarious balance. As warring kingdoms close in…

Cameron KimballSeptember 23, 2021

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Barbara Newman on Sisterhood and Saving the Planet

The Dreamcatcher Codes (Green Writers Press) by Barbara Newman is an eco-fantasy about four girls who come together for a great purpose: to save planet Earth from the destructive forces of climate change. In the course of this quest, appointed Earth Guardians Maia, Ava, Falcon and Yue not only discover…

Judy MorenoSeptember 6, 2021

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Wading Into the Cultural Conversation: Jenna Marcus on “Breathe Deep & Swim”

Described by Kirkus as "a moving portrait of brotherly love," Jenna Marcus' YA novel Breath Deep & Swim is a timely story that follows two siblings on a whirlwind journey to find their mother and avoid separation in the foster care system. Marcus notes that her writing, particularly her approach to crafting characters, has…

BookTribAugust 13, 2021

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Des Birch Shares How He Shape-Shifted and Shaped a Narrative

Beyond Dark Waters is a special book. For one thing, it’s unlike anything you’ve ever read before. Yes, we can almost guarantee that. It’s about a nine-year-old boy who can transform into other species, and while he does, he realizes all sorts of things about himself and the vast and…

BookTribMay 31, 2021

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Liz Alterman Unveils a Mysterious and Riveting YA Novel

Picking someone up from the airport is always a drag, but sometimes it’s downright dangerous. He’ll Be Waiting (Willow River Press) by Liz Alterman tells of a spunky teenager who does a favor for her significant other by retrieving his traveling friend. Next thing she knows, she knows nothing; she’s…

BookTribJuly 6, 2021

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Sandra Fernandez Rhoads on Fusing Milton’s “Paradise Lost” With Her YA Fantasy

I first met Sandra in 2020 at a tennis court. I still remember that moment — a friendly match, introduced by our mutual coach. Sandra didn’t know me and I didn’t know her, but she wanted to win, and so did I. It’s a tennis thing, okay? So we hit…

Weina Dai RandelApril 21, 2021

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“My Name Is Layla” by Reyna Marder Gentin Honors Teen Hopes and Hardships

Author Reyna Marder Gentin does a wonderful job depicting today’s teens' challenges and concerns. Eighth grade can be tough no matter what, but growing up in an unconventional home with a single, working parent and an undiagnosed learning difference adds to teenage angst. Layla is in a constant struggle to…

Jennifer BlankfeinMarch 18, 2021

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SE Keller Reveals What Goes Into Writing a New War in her Debut Novel “Rain”

A war with no discernible cause or motivation. The “New War'' in S.E. Keller’s Rain is one such conflict. Waging for over a year, the true origins of the “New War” remain unknown. Some believe it was the work of a terrorist organization while others speculate that it was “a…

Judy MorenoFebruary 22, 2021

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Anna J. Walner on Modern-Age Vampires and Breaking Genre Barriers

The vampire rulebook has changed. So says author Anna J. Walner, who set out to break the mold of traditional vampire stories when she wrote Garkain (Silver Dawn Publishing), the first book in her Uluru Legacy Series. “It’s a new and surprising way of looking at vampires in the modern age,”…

BookTribJanuary 19, 2021

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ITW Spotlight: Tom Ryan Talks True Crime and the Power of Empathy

After publishing a string of well-received young adult and middle-grade contemporaries, Canadian author Tom Ryan made a splash last year with his debut thriller, Keep This to Yourself. Ryan’s novel about a gay teen who sets out to uncover the identity of a serial killer who terrorized his hometown and then…

April SnellingsOctober 14, 2020

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Stacey Rourke

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/authorphoto-1-300x300.jpg Stacey Rourke Young Adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy Dystopian thriller features instantly lovable characters that fight together for their freedom in and out of virtual simulations. Apocalypse 5 (2019) Rise of the Sea Witch (2017) Crane (2016) The Conduit (2013) Biggest literary influencers: Stephen King, PC Cast, Christopher Pike and Suzanne Collins.…

Rebecca ProulxJanuary 14, 2019

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YA Mystery Audiobooks to Bring Out Your Inner Detective

In partnership with AudioFile, here are some Y.A. mystery series that will get you in the sleuthing mood. The air has that delicious crisp feel that speaks of September, and the shorter days and back-to-school vibe give me an excuse to focus on Young Adult mysteries. The listening opportunities are so…

AudioFileSeptember 12, 2019

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A Universal Threat: 6 Stories of Vampires Worldwide

For over a century, Bram Stoker’s Dracula has dominated the horror genre. His work has served as the prototype for vampire books, with the invention of the aloof vampire and his seductive power. But while the character Count Dracula has been the main source of inspiration for subsequent writers, there’s…

Cameron KimballMay 17, 2021

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Fighting for More Than Survival: 6 Stories of Love and Family in Times of Climate Catastrophes

In the 52 years since its founding, Earth Day has stood as an ever-more urgent call to act on climate change. Soaring temperatures, rising sea levels and a choked atmosphere are all results of modern society’s interference with nature, and just as these changes affect the whole of humanity, it’s…

Cameron KimballApril 22, 2022

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7 Surprising YA SF/F Books to Watch for This Spring

When it comes to reading, there is nothing better than a great plot twist. It’s always a thrill to be glued to the page, unable to look away in case you miss the next surprise. An unexpected turn of events can be what takes a book from good to great,…

Cameron KimballFebruary 26, 2021

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We’re Trapped! 7 YA Thrillers Featuring Captive Protagonists

No doubt you’ve experienced that brief but palpable moment of fear upon waking in a new or unfamiliar place. Where am I? For most of us, this experience is rather innocuous, remembering not long after opening our eyes that we stayed the night at a hotel or a friend’s house…

BookTribMarch 2, 2021

Robyn Schneider Puts a Fresh Twist on Ancient Myth in “The Other Merlin”

Barbara Newman on Sisterhood and Saving the Planet

Wading Into the Cultural Conversation: Jenna Marcus on “Breathe Deep & Swim”

Des Birch Shares How He Shape-Shifted and Shaped a Narrative

Liz Alterman Unveils a Mysterious and Riveting YA Novel

Sandra Fernandez Rhoads on Fusing Milton’s “Paradise Lost” With Her YA Fantasy

“My Name Is Layla” by Reyna Marder Gentin Honors Teen Hopes and Hardships

SE Keller Reveals What Goes Into Writing a New War in her Debut Novel “Rain”

Anna J. Walner on Modern-Age Vampires and Breaking Genre Barriers

ITW Spotlight: Tom Ryan Talks True Crime and the Power of Empathy

Stacey Rourke

YA Mystery Audiobooks to Bring Out Your Inner Detective

A Universal Threat: 6 Stories of Vampires Worldwide

Fighting for More Than Survival: 6 Stories of Love and Family in Times of Climate Catastrophes

7 Surprising YA SF/F Books to Watch for This Spring

We’re Trapped! 7 YA Thrillers Featuring Captive Protagonists

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