Category: Young Adult

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Cover Reveal: LIST OF TEN by Halli Gomez

Today, we’re so excited to host the cover reveal of a story by one of our own!

Ten: three little letters, one ordinary number. No big deal, right? But for Troy Hayes, a 16-year-old suffering from Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, the number ten dictates his life, forcing him to do everything by its exacting rhythm.

A harrowing yet hopeful account of a teen living with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder . . . and contemplating his own mortality. Continue reading Cover Reveal: LIST OF TEN by Halli Gomez

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Book Recommendations, Windows & Mirrors, Young Adult

Recommended: GIRL, SERPENT, THORN by Melissa Bashardoust

An atmospheric retelling of tales from Persian culture. Girl, Serpent, Thorn begins as many retellings do, with a neglected princess hidden away from the world. But the fact that Soraya’s skin is poisonous to the touch gives the story a unique twist. As as the princess begins to see her condition not as a curse but as a source of power, the story really becomes interesting. . . Continue reading Recommended: GIRL, SERPENT, THORN by Melissa Bashardoust

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Recommended: WHERE DREAMS DESCEND by Janella Angeles

The first thing that drew me into this story was the rich magical world. Kallia performs in a club, descending from above the stage masked and sitting on a crystal chandelier as depicted on the book’s cover. She controls the entire space—lights, music, and atmosphere with her magic, drawing every eye.

But Kallia seeks a bigger stage and freedom from Jack whom she has reason to mistrust. . . Continue reading Recommended: WHERE DREAMS DESCEND by Janella Angeles

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Recommended – LOBIZONA by Romina Garber

Some people ARE illegal. Lobizonas do NOT exist. Both of these statements are false. Manuela Azul has been crammed into an existence that feels too small for her. As an undocumented immigrant who’s on the run from her father’s Argentine crime-family, Manu is confined to a small apartment and a small life in Miami, Florida. Until Manu’s protective bubble is shattered. Her surrogate grandmother is … Continue reading Recommended – LOBIZONA by Romina Garber

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Recommended: IT CAME FROM THE SKY by Chelsea Sedoti

This is the absolutely true account of how Lansburg, Pennsylvania was invaded by aliens and the weeks of chaos that followed. There were sightings of UFOs, close encounters, and even abductions. There were believers, Truth Seekers, and, above all, people who looked to the sky and hoped for more.

Only. . . there were no aliens. Continue reading Recommended: IT CAME FROM THE SKY by Chelsea Sedoti

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Book Announcement: LIST OF TEN by Halli Gomez

We’re thrilled to announce that LIST OF TEN, an #ownvoices young adult contemporary novel by Halli Gomez, will be published spring, 2021 by Sterling Children’s Books!

Since Halli is one of our own, we wanted to get the inside scoop on her path to publication. Continue reading Book Announcement: LIST OF TEN by Halli Gomez

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10 Great Young Adult Books to Read During Self-Quarantine

We hope all our subscribers and readers are well, have enough toilet paper, and in all ways are making it through these strange times as safely and comfortably as possible.

While we don’t want to make light of a virus that’s causing both pain and suffering and economic disruption, we do want everyone to take advantage of one of the thing this period provides a unique opportunity for:

LOTS OF READING!

Check out our list below. Hopefully, you’ll find a book you can cuddle up and stay safe with. Continue reading 10 Great Young Adult Books to Read During Self-Quarantine

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The 2019 Cybils Awards Young Adult Finalists

I had the great pleasure of being of Cybils Awards round 2 judge for the third year. I got to read amazing books that I may not have had a chance to read and vote on the best with other judges. When I say that we, round 2 judges, had a hard time choosing the winner, I’m not lying. It was tough ya’ll!  The seven … Continue reading The 2019 Cybils Awards Young Adult Finalists

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Featured: I’M NOT DYING WITH YOU TONIGHT

Welcome to Windows & Mirrors, where we feature books that provide us windows to lives outside our own and mirrors to our shared common human experiences. Today we are featuring I’M NOT DYING WITH YOU TONIGHT co-written by debut author Gilly Segal and former bookstore owner/director/screenwriter Kimberly Jones. Campbell and Lena have very little in common other than that they’re both at their high school’s football game. Campbell, … Continue reading Featured: I’M NOT DYING WITH YOU TONIGHT

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cover of Aurora Rising has a picture of a teen girl with one normal and one white eye and a patch of white hair in the front of otherwise short, dark hair
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Recommended: AURORA RISING by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

I loved Illuminae, also written by this dynamic author duo, as well as LIFEL1K3, which Jay Kristoff wrote on his own, and Unearthed, which Amie Kaufman wrote with Meagan Spooner. So when I saw Aurora Rising, I was interested…more so when I read the book description. After reading the book, I’d say Aurora Rising is… Continue reading Recommended: AURORA RISING by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

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