Young Adult

Young Adult

Special Edition of “A Wrinkle in Time” on Author’s 100th

Any lover of young adult literature no doubt is familiar with the unforgettable Meg Murry, who must confront her fears and self-doubt to rescue her scientist father experimenting with mysterious tesseracts capable of bending the fabric of space and time. Meg gets help from her little brother Charles Wallace, her…

BookTribOctober 1, 2018

Young Adult

When Fantasy and Reality Blur, Can Allie Save Herself?

It made complete sense that Allie Sai, terrified of flying and aliens, would be drafted for colonization of an alien planet. So goes Frost Kay’s latest YA title, Amber Vial. In her mind, Allie feels she has one choice: desertion. But she should’ve known better. A failed escape attempt leaves…

BookTribNovember 29, 2018

Young Adult

Someone Is About To Learn Not To Mess With Alpha Girl

In Being Alpha, Aileen Erin’s Book 7 in the Alpha Girls Series, for the first time since Tessa met Dastien, life is quiet. The evil witch, Luciana, is six glorious feet under, St. Ailbe's is closed due to human trespassers, and people are finally getting used to the fact that…

BookTribNovember 29, 2018

Young Adult

The Truth On How an Ordinary Girl Becomes Magical

If 14-year-old Cassandra Reed makes it through her first day at Miss Castwell's Institute for the Magical Instruction of Young Ladies without anyone discovering her secret, maybe, just maybe, she'll let herself believe that she really does belong at Miss Castwell's. The Changeling, by Molly Harper, tells the story of…

Rebecca ProulxNovember 29, 2018

Young Adult

“The Virus of Beauty” and the Teenager Caught in a Magical War

We got real witches in C.B. Lyall’s debut fantasy YA novel, not poor souls drowned in Salem or sexy Halloween harpies, sorceresses, or enchantresses casting spells, but real broom-flying, warts-on-their-noses witches who can light fires with a wiggle of their fingers. Lyall has created a world filled with magic and…

Sherri DaleyOctober 17, 2019

Young Adult

Alison McGhee: What I Leave Behind Is a Love Letter to the Girl I Used to Be

BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content. Alison McGhee’s young adult novel What I Leave Behind follows a teenage boy named Will as he attempts to make sense of tragedies in his life, the pain that his friends have experienced, and the struggles of others. The book is a deeply personal one for…

BookishMay 23, 2018

Young Adult

The Must-Read “A Heart in a Body in the World”

In A Heart in a Body in the World (Simon Pulse), Deb Caletti has written a gripping story for the young adult market, but it’s a novel everyone should take the time to read. The extremely timely novel, which was just released this month, follows Annabelle, a troubled teenager, who struggles with…

Katie SchaffstallSeptember 25, 2018

Young Adult

‘I’m With Her’: 25 New YA Novels Packed with Girl Power!

From Katniss to Clary, young adult novels have introduced us to some of the most kickass heroines in literature. This year is no exception, with tons of great female-driven YAs on the horizon by some of our favorite authors. Whether they’re fantasy, contemporary, sci-fi or more, these books will make…

Rachel CarterJanuary 10, 2018

Young Adult

Video: Bestselling Author Tamora Pierce Talks with Signature-Reads.com About Writing Strong, Female Heroes

Award-winning, New York Times Bestselling fantasy author Tamora Pierce knows a thing or two about how to write memorable female heroes who are tough, yet self-aware. On this International Women's Day, Pierce shares with Signature-Reads.com (a site run by Penguin Random House) some insight into how she crafts strong characters who…

BookTribMarch 8, 2018

Young Adult

Women’s History Month: 25 Upcoming YA Novels Packed with Girl Power

It’s Women’s History Month and we are looking forward to all the events and books that celebrate the impact that women have on the world. In addition to bringing you the latest pop culture news and reviews where women are the focus, this month, we are also going to share…

BookTribMarch 16, 2018

Young Adult

Debut Authors Amy Brewer and Patty Carothers on Collaboration and Writing a Happy Ending

Rarely nowadays do we find books in the Young Adult genre that aren't filled with death, murder, bullying, depression, and more. While books with these themes do hold an important place in literature, the market, after the success of books like 13 Reasons Why, has become saturated - if not over-saturated…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaJune 14, 2018

Young Adult

Lighten Your Life This Spring with These 6 Must-Reads

The spring weather is here! This winter seemed like it would never end, but now the birds are chirping, the trees are budding, and purple and blue flowers are just starting to poke their way out of the ground. It’s the time of year where all you want to do…

Rachel CarterMay 3, 2017

Young Adult

Author Erin Beaty’s Experience in the Navy Inspires Debut Novel

BookTrib is partnering with Bookish to bring you more great content, including this article by Erin Beaty, discussing her debut release, The Traitor's Kiss. Erin Beaty’s debut young adult novel drew inspiration from a personal place: Beaty’s career in the Navy. Beaty served as a weapons officer and later as an…

BookishMay 10, 2017

Young Adult

Everything, Everything Adaptation Puts Spotlight on Young Adult Novels

With blockbuster series like Twilight or The Hunger Games on bookshelves, it’s easy to assume that most young adult novels need a sexy vampire or a dystopian future in order to succeed. Sure, we’re not ever going to turn down a sexy vampire—we’re not crazy, after all. But there’s also…

Rachel CarterMay 18, 2017

Young Adult

John Green’s ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ is Finally Here!

OMG, it’s happening! Fans have been waiting 5 years for young adult author John Green to publish a new book, and now that wait is finally over. His new novel, Turtles All the Way Down, comes out October 10th (with Dutton Books for Young Readers), and it’s already dominating all the…

Rachel CarterSeptember 25, 2017

Young Adult

These Top 10 February Books Will Fight that Winter Fatigue!

We’ve finally reached the shortest month of the year – and possibly the most romantic one, with Valentine’s Day quickly approaching and the snow still steadily falling outside our windows. Still, despite the romance we might all be getting a little sick of winter at this point, which is why…

Rachel CarterFebruary 7, 2017

Special Edition of “A Wrinkle in Time” on Author’s 100th

When Fantasy and Reality Blur, Can Allie Save Herself?

Someone Is About To Learn Not To Mess With Alpha Girl

The Truth On How an Ordinary Girl Becomes Magical

“The Virus of Beauty” and the Teenager Caught in a Magical War

Alison McGhee: What I Leave Behind Is a Love Letter to the Girl I Used to Be

The Must-Read “A Heart in a Body in the World”

‘I’m With Her’: 25 New YA Novels Packed with Girl Power!

Video: Bestselling Author Tamora Pierce Talks with Signature-Reads.com About Writing Strong, Female Heroes

Women’s History Month: 25 Upcoming YA Novels Packed with Girl Power

Debut Authors Amy Brewer and Patty Carothers on Collaboration and Writing a Happy Ending

Lighten Your Life This Spring with These 6 Must-Reads

Author Erin Beaty’s Experience in the Navy Inspires Debut Novel

Everything, Everything Adaptation Puts Spotlight on Young Adult Novels

John Green’s ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ is Finally Here!

These Top 10 February Books Will Fight that Winter Fatigue!

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