YAing News: Week of Dec. 13
December 13, 2021
It’s cold and dark outside — why don’t you come in and cozy up with a book? It’s our monthly roundup of reviews, interviews, and industry news! … More YAing News: Week of Dec. 13
5 Questions for Sara de Waal
December 6, 2021
Sara de Waal is a writer and teacher from Abbotsford, BC. She graduated from the Master of Fine Arts Program at the University of British Columbia in 2020 and her first picture book, 48 Grasshopper Estates, was released with Annick Press in April, 2021. … More 5 Questions for Sara de Waal
The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
November 30, 2021
Review by Shyamala Parthasarathy
When sixteen-year-old Nishat comes out to her Bengali and Bangladeshi immigrant parents as a lesbian, she is met with stony silence. Things get worse when her childhood friend-turned-business rival, Flávia, sets up a henna stall for their school project. Nishat must untangle her complicated feelings about Flávia while grappling with what it means to be Muslim and gay—two identity markers that everyone tells her do not go together. … More The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
Whose Poo? by Daisy Bird, illustrated by Marianna Coppo
November 25, 2021
Review by Jocelyne Gregory
A child yelling “Poo!” can spark terror in the hearts of parents and caregivers on long car rides, in grocery stores, and even at libraries. But if their young reader has read Whose Poo? parents might not need to be afraid. … More Whose Poo? by Daisy Bird, illustrated by Marianna Coppo
Water Sight by Marie Powell
November 23, 2021
Review by Hira Peracha
In this second installment of the Last of the Gifted series, Hyw and Cat continue to manage their magical powers and find companionship in new characters. … More Water Sight by Marie Powell
The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book by Bill Watterson
November 19, 2021
Review by Micah Killjoy
Should Calvin and Hobbes endure as art 30 years later? Spoiler: yes, but it’s never simple. … More The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book by Bill Watterson
Will You Be My Friend? by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram
November 18, 2021
Review by Sara Francoeur
This gentle tale of first friendship reads like a seamless sequel to the now-classic original tale by author Sam McBratney and illustrator Anita Jeram, Guess How Much I Love You. … More Will You Be My Friend? by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram
Everything I Thought I Knew by Shannon Takaoka
November 16, 2021
Review by Claudine Yip
Shannon Takaoka’s debut novel Everything I Thought I Knew poses a fascinating spectrum of What ifs. What if a new heart could change a person’s personality? What if the dreams you’ve been working towards your whole life lose their appeal? … More Everything I Thought I Knew by Shannon Takaoka
Flying Paintings: The Zhou Brothers: A Story of Revolution and Art by Amy Alznauer, illustrated by ShanZuo Zhou and DaHuang Zhou
November 11, 2021
Review by Claudine Yip
Who says real life can’t hold as many fantasies as fiction? A family of dreamers lies at the core of this biographical picture book. … More Flying Paintings: The Zhou Brothers: A Story of Revolution and Art by Amy Alznauer, illustrated by ShanZuo Zhou and DaHuang Zhou
The (Other) F Word, ed. Angie Manfredi
November 9, 2021
Review by Shyamala Parthasarathy
From narrative essays to how-to-guides to poetry and illustration, the book offers a wide range of fat writers directly addressing fat teens on topics from fashion to self-acceptance. … More The (Other) F Word, ed. Angie Manfredi
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