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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

Thrillers Young Adult

5 YA Thriller Picks for the Halloween Season

The month of October brings plenty to be excited about: crisp Fall air, a slew of pumpkin-flavored beverages, and, of course, Halloween. The spooky season always draws me to books that contain elements of mystery. So, if you’re in need of some recommendations that’ll have you going to bed with…

Daphne SaloomeyOctober 29, 2018

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

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

Miscellany Pop Culture Young Adult

Ellen Oh On “Crazy Rich Asians” and Representation

Ellen Oh is one of the founders of We Need Diverse Books, a nonprofit organization that promotes diversity of multiple forms in children's literature and publishing. She recently took to twitter to voice her dreams of more support for Asian American children's book authors and illustrators with the stardom Crazy Rich Asians has been…

Rachel CarterSeptember 7, 2018

Romance Young Adult

Mary Pearson’s Picks: YA Thrilling Fantasy and Romance

Mary E. Pearson returns to her Remnant Chronicles universe in Dance of Thieves—a young adult novel that follows a thief named Kazi who is sent on a mission by the queen of Venda to hunt down a war criminal. Along the way, Kazi comes face to face with Jase, the ruler of the…

BookishAugust 15, 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

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

Fiction Miscellany Pop Culture Young Adult

Scholastic Releases Harry Potter Collectible Covers

BookTrib's latest partnership is with The Mary Sue, a site with “intense passion for… fan trends, social issues, geek fashion and art, innovative gadgets, and beyond.” This week, The Mary Sue shares with our readers the new covers celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter.

BookTribApril 13, 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

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

‘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

Fiction Miscellany Young Adult

Cassandra Clare Signs Seven-Figure Book Deal for New Series

Cassandra Clare, New York Times best-selling author of the wildly popular Young Adult urban fantasy series The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices, and The Dark Artifices, has just signed a seven-figure book deal with Del Rey Books to launch a new series in the same genre, but with an adult audience as the focus. Sword…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaNovember 29, 2017

Miscellany Young Adult

Is Chat-Fiction the Next Big Thing in Publishing?

If you've ever heard of chat fiction, chances are, you've got a teenager. Think about it like this: e-books were the new alternative to paperbacks, and chat fiction is the new alternative to e-books. Instead of just putting paperbacks into digital format, chat-fiction are stories, but told in text message…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaNovember 14, 2017

Miscellany Young Adult

It’s #NationalPumpkinDay! Celebrate Your Favorite Fall Flavor

Have you prepared your Jack-O-Lantern Halloween yet? We hope so, because today is #NationalPumpkinDay, a day to celebrate the pumpkins that line everyone's yards and make up some of our favorite desserts! Did you know that every year, the US produces more than 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins? Now that…

Maggie MeyersOctober 26, 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

The Truth On How an Ordinary Girl Becomes Magical

5 YA Thriller Picks for the Halloween Season

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

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

Ellen Oh On “Crazy Rich Asians” and Representation

Mary Pearson’s Picks: YA Thrilling Fantasy and Romance

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

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

Scholastic Releases Harry Potter Collectible Covers

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

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

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

Cassandra Clare Signs Seven-Figure Book Deal for New Series

Is Chat-Fiction the Next Big Thing in Publishing?

It’s #NationalPumpkinDay! Celebrate Your Favorite Fall Flavor

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

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