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Pretty Furious by E. K. Johnston

June 19, 2025

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

Métis Like Me by Tasha Hilderman, illus. by Risa Hugo

June 17, 2025

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

YAing News: Week of June 9th

June 10, 2025

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

Anne Dreams adapted by Kallie George, illus. by Abigail Halpin

May 29, 2025

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: Week of May 26th

May 27, 2025

YAing News is back for the week of May 26th with a fabulous First Page Feature! … More YAing News: Week of May 26th

Finally Fitz by Marisa Kanter

May 22, 2025

In this friends-to-lovers romance, Fitz delves into her complex relationships with her Jewish identity, bisexuality, and family. Set in New York city, we see Fitz concoct the ‘perfect’ plan to get back with her ex…only, when has the fake-dating trope ever turned out as expected? … More Finally Fitz by Marisa Kanter

Fantastic Lou by Qin Leng

May 20, 2025

To be seen is to be known, and thanks to Qin Leng, readers are invited to share in the joy of meeting the clever, kind-hearted, hilarious, and unique Lou in this collection of sweet comics. … More Fantastic Lou by Qin Leng

YAing News: Week of May 12th

May 13, 2025

As we get closer and closer to summer, Young Adulting has a few updates to share with you all! YAing Updates Please join us in welcoming Sophia Thomson into her new role as Young Adulting’s Editor! Sophia is a MFA student at UBC’s School of Creative Writing and is very excited to be joining the … More YAing News: Week of May 12th

We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang

November 22, 2024

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

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

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