YAing News: Week of January 22
January 23, 2024
YAing News is back for the week of January 22! … More YAing News: Week of January 22
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Spell Bound by F. T. Lukens
January 4, 2024
The world of Spell Bound is incredibly immersive, creating distinct environments that drew me in. Lukens’ also captures the often awkward, new, and exciting adolescent experience of budding relationships and crushes through Sun and Rook’s endearing ‘grumpy and sunshine’ dynamic. … More Spell Bound by F. T. Lukens
Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto
December 21, 2023
From start to finish, Bonesmith’s storyline is thrilling, captivating, mysterious, and emotional. There are several twists and turns that made reading an exciting experience, its ending leaving me satisfied but wanting more. I was constantly on the edge of my seat! … More Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto
5 Questions for Alyson Derrick
December 4, 2023
Interview with Alyson Derrick … More 5 Questions for Alyson Derrick
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
YAing News: Week of November 27
November 28, 2023
YAing News is back for the week of November 27! … More YAing News: Week of November 27
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 September 25
September 26, 2023
YAing News is back for the week of September 25! … More YAing News: Week of September 25
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
Someone is Always Watching by Kelley Armstrong
September 7, 2023
What I really appreciated about Someone is Always Watching is the strength of Blythe’s voice. As the main character, the story is told from her first-person point of view, and I could feel her feelings with her, moment by shocking moment. … More Someone is Always Watching by Kelley Armstrong
