YAing News: Week of Nov. 23
November 23, 2020
As lockdowns are starting again we wanted to make sure we can provide you with lots of great indoor activities. … More YAing News: Week of Nov. 23
Why Are You So Quiet? by Jaclyn Desforges, Illustrated by Risa Hugo
November 19, 2020
Review by Jieun Lee
Myra Louise is a very good thinker, reader, and best of all, listener. But other people only notice she’s quiet. In a society that views extroversion and vocalized opinions as signs of strength and success, thoughtfulness is not always valued or understood. … More Why Are You So Quiet? by Jaclyn Desforges, Illustrated by Risa Hugo
YAing News: Week of Nov. 9
November 11, 2020
Awesome conferences and other great organizations to get involved with. … More YAing News: Week of Nov. 9
Wilder Girls by Rory Power
November 10, 2020
Review by Hira Peracha
The Tox—A parasite, a plague, a disease. It affects every single person and thing at Raxter School for Girls, but, some more than others. … More Wilder Girls by Rory Power
Me and Banksy by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
November 3, 2020
Review by Natasha Zippan
Me and Banksy is the sort of book that I wish existed when I was younger, because I was as precocious as its protagonist. This middle-grade novel is smart, sophisticated, sardonic, and filled with modern art, social justice, and friendship.
… More Me and Banksy by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
5 Questions for Vikki VanSickle
November 2, 2020
Vikki VanSickle is the award-winning author of many children’s books, including the 2018 Red Maple Award winning YA novel The Winnowing and, most recently, the picture book Teddy Bear of the Year. … More 5 Questions for Vikki VanSickle
YAing News: Week of Oct. 26
October 28, 2020
Happy (almost) Halloween! We’re back, so soon… because there are plenty of exciting events and new happenings and we couldn’t wait to share with you. … More YAing News: Week of Oct. 26
The Bone Thief by Breeana Shields
October 27, 2020
Review by Louise Brecht
As overcome by sorrow as Saskia is in the opening pages of The Bone Thief, she is fiercely determined to avenge the loss of her loved ones and to stop the man responsible for their disappearance dead in his tracks…if she can find him. … More The Bone Thief by Breeana Shields
The Athena Protocol by Shamim Sarif
October 20, 2020
Review by Emily-Anne Mikos
The world has wondered how the story of James Bond would change if the titular character were a woman, and the answer is in The Athena Protocol. Jessie Archer takes the stereotypical male-focused spy story and gives it a unique voice that only a woman can deliver—and it’s awesome. … More The Athena Protocol by Shamim Sarif
YAing News: Week of Oct. 12
October 14, 2020
Snuggle into fall with read-along comics, YA LGBTQ+ reading lists, and workshops for writers and illustrators. Young Adulting’s periodical roundup of community resources for YA writers and readers is here. … More YAing News: Week of Oct. 12
