Coldwire, by Chloe Gong, follows Eirale and Lia, the two protagonists, as they navigate a dystopian world that’s, in some ways, vastly different from our own, and in others, scarily familiar. There, children are implanted with chips to give them access to the “StrangeLoom system,” a portal into upcountry. … More Coldwire by Chloe Gong
Otherworldly by F.T Lukens is a young adult narrative that explores fantasy, young queer love and learning to trust and rely on one another. There is a strong focus on family, both blood and found, which the author ties well with the slow burn romance that allows Ellery and Knox’s initially tenuous alliance to settle into a warmer friendship as they work alongside each other to solve the mystery of the goddess’ silence. … More Otherworldly, by F.T. Lukens
“I now understand that I need to write and I enjoy it immensely. It’s self-expression and creativity, it’s restorative, it’s liberating. It’s recently been full-time. I only wish I had devoted myself to this sooner.” … More 5 Questions for Wayne Ng
Magic amongst the trees, a rumour of a devil, and friends going missing—Camp Twisted Pine is not the pleasant summer camp that was promised. Booksmart Naomi, who prefers the indoors, was already hesitant about the camp before hearing of its legends… … More Camp Twisted Pine by Ciera Burch
So if you’re looking for independent books that tell home-grown, weird, serious, strange, and joyful stories to pass on to a reader in your life, why not consider some of our favourites from Canadian Indie presses this 2024 season? … More Young Adulting’s Year-End Book Recommendations from Indie Publishers
Khodi is a biracial Afro-Caribbean writer, rapper, spoken word artist and educator based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Growing up in Moose Jaw, Khodi was often the only Black person in his school and one of few in his community, experiencing a wealth of microaggressions.
Reading the stories of Khodi’s life made me more aware of how important it is to have a Black Canadian perspective on anti-blackness and anti-racism. … More Stay Up: Racism, Resistance, and Reclaiming Black Freedom by Khodi Dill, illus. Stylo Starr
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
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
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
The dynamics of Russell’s family were definitely a highlight of my reading experience. His family is very unconventional, but the scenes where they interact made me laugh and want to know more about them. Most of the scenes they appear in, they are setting up a game of Fishbowl which I would have loved to be a part of. … More The Ballad of Darcy and Russell by Morgan Matson
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