Since our founding in 2019, Young Adulting has continued to give a platform for new and emerging writers at the University of British Columbia to get exclusive looks at new and recent young adult and children’s books in exchange for their thoughtful analysis and candid reviews. Our reviewers come from all disciplines and ages and are encouraged to pick books that they are intrigued by. We are grateful to our writers, our authors, and the generous publishers that have allowed UBC to create an important platform for children’s and young adult books. Join us as we look at our most popular reviews of 2024!
Middle Grade/Young Adult
Something More, by Jackie Khalilieh – Review by Maia Dueck
Call Me Al by Wali Shah and Eric Walters – Review by Carolina Leyton
The Gulf by Adam de Souza – Review by Maia Dueck
Duel by Jessixa Bagley, illus. by Aaron Bagley – Review by Evelyn Hussey
Flight Plan by Eric Walters – Review by Emily Soroos
Picture Book
We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang – Review by Nisha Patel
I’m Afraid, Said the Leaf by Danielle Daniel, illus. by Matt James – Review by Alicia L’Archeveque
Our Pool by Lucy Ruth Cummins – Review by Gabrielle Tselos
Roy is Not a Dog by Esme Shapiro and Daniel Newell Kaufman – Review by Gabrielle Tselos
Once Upon a Sari by Zenia Wadhwani, illus. by Avani Dwivedi – Review by Ibha Gupta
Most Read Interview
5 Questions for Chloe Savage – Interview with Cath Ayres
As always, if you are a UBC student or alumni and would like to contribute (and get a hands on an advanced copy yourself over the holidays), send us a message and let us know! We’re always looking to expand our writing team and look forward to 2025.
Take care, and happy reading,
The Young Adulting Editors
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