First Page Feature: Unfortunate Stars by Galadriel Watson
November 18, 2024
Our November 2024 First Page Feature is Galadriel Watson … More First Page Feature: Unfortunate Stars by Galadriel Watson
I’m Afraid, Said the Leaf by Danielle Daniel, illus. Matt James
November 14, 2024
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
Finding Famous: A Mashad Family Novel, by Candice Jalili
November 12, 2024
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
Ethan and the Strays, by John Sullivan, illus. Hatem Aly
November 7, 2024
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
5 Questions for Charis St. Pierre
November 4, 2024
An interview with Charis St. Pierre … More 5 Questions for Charis St. Pierre
Welcome to National Novel Writing Month: Tips and Prompts to Get Started
November 1, 2024
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
Jasmine Green Rescues: A Piglet Called Truffle by Helen Peters, illus. Ellie Snowdon
October 29, 2024
From the first pages, readers learn that Jasmine’s daily life revolves around her nurturing family and caring for their farm. With her veterinarian mother and farmer father, Jasmine has always been surrounded by animals, such as chickens, lambs, and even guinea pigs. … More Jasmine Green Rescues: A Piglet Called Truffle by Helen Peters, illus. Ellie Snowdon
Frostfire by Elly MacKay
October 25, 2024
Set in the softest parts of childhood memory, Frostfire weaves visual wonder into a story about exploration and curiosity. With a new take on old mythology, the book captures a journey between two sisters and dusts well-established themes with glittering snow. … More Frostfire by Elly MacKay
Into the Goblin Market, by Vikki Vansickle, illus. Jensine Eckwall
October 22, 2024
When Mina leaves for the Goblin Market and doesn’t return, Millie dons her red cloak and sets out to find her. Ready to face the worst, Millie doesn’t shy away from the dangers as she faces the tricky and magical world of the Goblin Market. Using her wits, Millie will do everything to save her dear sister Mina and bring her home safe and sound. … More Into the Goblin Market, by Vikki Vansickle, illus. Jensine Eckwall
The Everlasting Road by Wab Kinew
October 17, 2024
Wab Kinew has created a beautiful world that intertwines virtual reality and Anishinaabe culture in a wonderful way. Descriptions of the Floraverse are stunning and I felt myself get sucked into the ‘Verse, captured by Bugz’ adventures. Chapters often ended on cliffhangers, and I was unable to put the book down. … More The Everlasting Road by Wab Kinew
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