Review by Remy Ulmer
A fun and thrilling read, John Lekich delivers a marvellous mystery that will have young readers turning every page. … More Murder at the Hotel Hopeless by John Lekich
Review by Kaila Johnson
This novel highlights the importance of prioritizing your mental health and allowing yourself to be human. … More Catch and Release by Liana Cusmano
After our summer break, we’re back with another edition of the YAing News. … More YAing News: Labor Day Edition
Review by Faire Jarvis
Dear Student by Elly Swartz is a novel that will make readers feel seen and less alone in this
world, regardless of their age, gender, or ethnicity. … More Dear Student by Elly Swartz
Review by Sye Perry
Right Where I Left You is a familiar love story that doesn’t take itself too seriously. … More Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters
Review by Kaitlyn Chan. Dee Hahn’s debut novel The Grave Thief subtly subverts the expectation that overcoming our hardships is as simple as slaying an enemy. … More The Grave Thief by Dee Hahn
Review by Avery Lau. Lisa Yee’s book follows Maizy Chen, a pre-teen Chinese-American girl who is taken on a trip to visit her elderly grandparents in a small town called Last Chance, Minnesota. … More Maizy Chen’s Last Chance by Lisa Yee
Spring is now in full swing, though it hasn’t often felt like it here in Vancouver. For every bright, beautiful day, it seems like there are five others full of unseasonable cold and rain. Regardless of the weather, though, May is a great time to relax and celebrate, especially with the upcoming long weekend. For … More YAing News: Week of May 9
Holly Maurer interviews Susan Juby. Juby discusses writing a middle grade book that deals with a parent’s sexual misconduct, the way children interact with difficult subjects, and her writing preferences. … More 5 Questions for Susan Juby
Jade Armstrong’s graphic novel Scout Is Not a Band Kid is incredibly fun, with an abundance of jokes throughout the charming panels and a story that dives into the messy world of eighth-grade friendships. Review by Kaileigh Funnell. … More Scout Is Not a Band Kid by Jade Armstrong
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