Randy Ribay, award-winning author of Patron Saints of Nothing, returns with another stirring novel foregrounding Filipino-American experiences. Everything We Never Had follows four generations of Filipino-American boys wrestling with their identities. … More Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay
Getting any role in the school play, big or small, is a big deal, but finding a way into the spotlight at home is a struggle for Russell within his big, fun, and vibrant Native family. As the play approaches, Russell fails to get his family’s attention. He begins to wonder, is it time for Russell to shine on his own and give up on his wish for his family to notice him? Or will he manage to succeed and get his family to cheer him on before it’s too late? … More Too Much: My Great Big Native Family by Laurel Goodluck, illustrated by Bridget George
Maia Dueck reviews Adi Denner’s YA novel, The Kiss of the Nightingale. This action-packed story filled with a whirlwind romance and quick turns will pull you in. Right when the characters reach a moment of understanding, more drama unfolds, pulling them apart or pitching Cleodora into another impossible decision. … More The Kiss of the Nightingale by Adi Denner
Well, the longest day of the year has passed so you know what that means…it’s officially summer!! It’s time to luxuriate in the late sunsets, early sunrises, stolen beach days, and all the fresh fruit you can handle (or in my case, afford). To cap off the month we’re back with another newsletter to share … More YAing News: Week of June 23rd
It’s always the ones you least expect. Pretty Furious by E.K. Johnston is a story about quiet rebellion and what happens when the good girls stop playing by the rules and start taking justice into their own hands. Set in the small, conservative town of Eganston, Ontario, the novel follows Maddie, Jenny, Mags, Louise, and Jen, self-proclaimed 17-year-old vigilantes who are tired of sitting by and watching the injustices in their community go unpunished. … More Pretty Furious by E. K. Johnston
Feasting on Bannock, picking Saskatoon berries, beading moccasins and jigging with family—Tasha Hilderman’s debut picture book, Métis Like Me is a delightful tribute to her heritage. It invites young readers, Métis or not, to explore Indigenous traditions and embrace cultural diversity. … More Métis Like Me by Tasha Hilderman, illus. by Risa Hugo
Happy June, folks! I hope everyone has been enjoying the beautiful weather Vancouver has been having and hopefully you’ve had the chance to read something good as of late. If you haven’t though, Young Adulting has some great reads to share with you! What you might have missed… Cath Ayres graced us with a wonderful … More YAing News: Week of June 9th
Léa Taranto is a disabled Chinese Jewish Canadian writer who lives with OCD and comorbid disorders. An MFA graduate of the University of British Columbia, alumnus of Simon Fraser University Writer’s Studio, and member of PRISM International’s poetry board, she resides on the traditional, unceded land of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (Halkomelem) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) speaking peoples in BC. … More 5 Questions for Léa Taranto
What begins as a hair disaster of the ages turns into a powerful learning moment about the importance of valuing what’s within oneself rather than what’s on the surface. When Anne stops focussing on her looks, she realizes she has other dreams. … More Anne Dreams adapted by Kallie George, illus. by Abigail Halpin
YAing News is back for the week of May 26th with a fabulous First Page Feature! … More YAing News: Week of May 26th
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