Jessie is the heart of the story and it was easy to follow along with her and to understand and sympathize with her choices as she discovered how to deal with crushes, friend troubles, and the general chaos of the first year of high school. … More Something More by Jackie Khalilieh
The slow emergence of Dr Morely’s prized jellyfish adds a sneaky seek-and-find element to the story that is sure to delight young readers. Expect to be flicking back and forth as you try to find it on each page! Similarly, plan to spend some time poring over the detailed cross section of the research ship, which is filled with intricacies and easter eggs. … More The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish by Chloe Savage
The visuals mix with the narrative to allow the author to let us into a multilayered world where everyone knows the strangers are not human but have them still treated as any human in need would be. … More We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang
Wang’s story revolves around one of Oma’s new habits: putting things in her bag, even when they belong in a different time or place. It is a homage to the unusual moments of joy and solace that can be found in living with parents or grandparents with dementia. … More Oma’s Bag by Michelle Wang, illus. Sam Nunez
Our November 2024 First Page Feature is Galadriel Watson … More First Page Feature: Unfortunate Stars by Galadriel Watson
The author’s note at the end of the book addresses the necessity for all living things to depend on one another. She urges her young readers to take care of our earth by treating this massive ecosystem with near-familial love and care. … More I’m Afraid, Said the Leaf by Danielle Daniel, illus. Matt James
Sometimes when YA novels embrace societal issues such as cultural diversity or the sexuality spectrum, it can come across as self-righteous or as forced into the plot to convey a message. Finding Famous is the opposite of that. Josie is simply Iranian-American, and Farsi words and Iranian foods and traditions are naturally woven into the narrative. … More Finding Famous: A Mashad Family Novel, by Candice Jalili
The book is centered around feelings of empathy for stray animals and providing achievable solutions. … More Ethan and the Strays, by John Sullivan, illus. Hatem Aly
An interview with Charis St. Pierre … More 5 Questions for Charis St. Pierre
For many writers, November marks an attempt to write an entire novel in just one month. Usually, the goal is to churn out 50,000 words – which averages over 1,500 words a day! Many young adult novels fall around this length, as well. But seasoned November novel-writers will tell you that everyone has a different approach to the grind. So here at Young Adulting, we are offering some tips and tricks, as well as a list of suggestions for scenes and prompts that might get you writing – novel or not! … More Welcome to National Novel Writing Month: Tips and Prompts to Get Started
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