The Young Adulting 2023 Year in Review
December 19, 2023
2023 is coming to a close—here’s Young Adulting’s highlights! … More The Young Adulting 2023 Year in Review
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Aftershock by Gabrielle Prendergast
December 14, 2023
Review by Lisa Matthewson Orca Book Publishers, August, 2023 96 pages, paperback, $10.95 CAD, 9781459837218 Young Adult, Ages 12+ (Hi-Lo) Action/Adventure, Survival I wonder what time it is. My phone battery died hours ago, and I don’t have a watch. The rain clouds make it seem gloomy. Is it nearly night? I’m pretty tired. My … More Aftershock by Gabrielle Prendergast
Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington
November 30, 2023
At the centre of the story, Adina is a fascinating character that doesn’t demand you to like her, but to understand her motivations. Still, it’s impossible not to admire how her stubbornness in holding onto her dreams translates into loyalty toward others and upholding her own dignity. … More Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington
Bad Medicine by Christopher Twin
November 16, 2023
This graphic novel is not only a brilliant addition to the horror genre, but a sincere attempt to capture the complexities of modern Indigenous life. … More Bad Medicine by Christopher Twin
YAing News: Week of November 13
November 14, 2023
YAing News is back for the week of November 13! … More YAing News: Week of November 13
What Will I Discover by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, illus. Rachel Qiuqi
October 26, 2023
The book also introduces fascinating scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. It encourages young readers to observe the world around them, ask questions and foster their inquisitive minds. With informative yet comprehensible sentences, the text accommodates for both reading aloud and independent reading. … More What Will I Discover by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, illus. Rachel Qiuqi
Anne Dares adapted by Kallie George, illus. Abigail Halpin
October 5, 2023
Anne, with her affinity for puffed sleeves, extraordinary imagination, and zest for life with her lovely family and kindred spirits, is as inviting and exciting as ever in Anne Dares. This is a perfect chapter book for those new to and familiar with Anne of Green Gables. … More Anne Dares adapted by Kallie George, illus. Abigail Halpin
YAing News: Week of September 25
September 26, 2023
YAing News is back for the week of September 25! … More YAing News: Week of September 25
Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe by Carole Boston Weatherford
September 21, 2023
Carole Boston Weatherford’s Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe covers Marilyn’s expansive influence, but attempts to do so through Norma Jeane, the real woman behind the so-called blonde bombshell. … More Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe by Carole Boston Weatherford
I Am A Meadow Mermaid by Kallie George, illus. Elly Mackay
September 19, 2023
With a beautiful and poetic narrative arc told by a meadow mermaid, this awe-inspiring tale
sends a message to young readers that anything is possible so long as you believe.
Written by Kallie George, I Am A Meadow Mermaid explores the power of imagination,
friendship, and adventure. The story follows a small-town girl who dreams of being a
mermaid and loves everything about the ocean. There’s just one problem: she’s a human who
lives in a field that is nowhere near the sea. Instead of letting this stop her, she goes on a
journey of the heart and soul proving that reality is what you make of it. … More I Am A Meadow Mermaid by Kallie George, illus. Elly Mackay
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