Léa Taranto is a disabled Chinese Jewish Canadian writer who lives with OCD and comorbid disorders. An MFA graduate of the University of British Columbia, alumnus of Simon Fraser University Writer’s Studio, and member of PRISM International’s poetry board, she resides on the traditional, unceded land of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (Halkomelem) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) speaking peoples in BC. … More 5 Questions for Léa Taranto
YAing News is back for the week of May 26th with a fabulous First Page Feature! … More YAing News: Week of May 26th
In this friends-to-lovers romance, Fitz delves into her complex relationships with her Jewish identity, bisexuality, and family. Set in New York city, we see Fitz concoct the ‘perfect’ plan to get back with her ex…only, when has the fake-dating trope ever turned out as expected? … More Finally Fitz by Marisa Kanter
To be seen is to be known, and thanks to Qin Leng, readers are invited to share in the joy of meeting the clever, kind-hearted, hilarious, and unique Lou in this collection of sweet comics. … More Fantastic Lou by Qin Leng
As we get closer and closer to summer, Young Adulting has a few updates to share with you all! YAing Updates Please join us in welcoming Sophia Thomson into her new role as Young Adulting’s Editor! Sophia is a MFA student at UBC’s School of Creative Writing and is very excited to be joining the … More YAing News: Week of May 12th
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
Joanne Levy’s Book of Elsie is heart-warming, fun and unapologetically Jewish from the start. Elsie is a Jewish pre-teen who is focused on one thing: her Purim costume of Queen Esther. One day when she goes to temple, however, Elsie is greeted with the bad news: the synagogue is closing, and the Purim party is canceled for financial reasons. … More The Book of Elsie by Joanne Levy
Emilio, another Cuban kid whose family owns the bike shop across the street from La Rosa Blanca, has always been in Clary’s life. And despite Clary’s insistence that she hates him, it is evident they know each other inside and out, from what food the other likes and dislikes, inside jokes, and clever and funny banter that kept me wanting more. … More With Love, Echo Park by Laura Taylor Namey
Allister Thompson spent his youth dividing his time between working as an editor for Toronto-based publishers and touring with a rock band. He is also the author of an alternate history sci-fi novel, The Music of the Spheres. … More 5 Questions for Allister Thompson
The story is a unique twist on classic alphabet books, adding excitement and whimsy to learning the alphabet with an adult fan of the Hip. … More The Tragically Hip ABC Book by The Tragically Hip and illus. by Clayton Hanmer, Julia Breckenried, Monika Melnychuck, and Bridget George
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