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Catch and Release by Liana Cusmano

September 22, 2022

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

Naked: Not Your Average Sex Encyclopedia by Myriam Daguzan Bernier

September 8, 2022

Review by Carolina Leyton

Translated from the French, this sex encyclopedia is a thorough, inclusive, holistic view of sex and sexuality for teenagers. … More Naked: Not Your Average Sex Encyclopedia by Myriam Daguzan Bernier

YAing News: Labor Day Edition

September 6, 2022

After our summer break, we’re back with another edition of the YAing News. … More YAing News: Labor Day Edition

Dear Student by Elly Swartz

July 28, 2022

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

Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters

June 30, 2022

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

The Grave Thief by Dee Hahn

May 19, 2022

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

Maizy Chen’s Last Chance by Lisa Yee

May 12, 2022

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

5 Questions for Susan Juby

May 2, 2022

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

Scout Is Not a Band Kid by Jade Armstrong

April 5, 2022

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