Well, the longest day of the year has passed so you know what that means…it’s officially summer!! It’s time to luxuriate in the late sunsets, early sunrises, stolen beach days, and all the fresh fruit you can handle (or in my case, afford). To cap off the month we’re back with another newsletter to share … More YAing News: Week of June 23rd
It’s always the ones you least expect. Pretty Furious by E.K. Johnston is a story about quiet rebellion and what happens when the good girls stop playing by the rules and start taking justice into their own hands. Set in the small, conservative town of Eganston, Ontario, the novel follows Maddie, Jenny, Mags, Louise, and Jen, self-proclaimed 17-year-old vigilantes who are tired of sitting by and watching the injustices in their community go unpunished. … More Pretty Furious by E. K. Johnston
Feasting on Bannock, picking Saskatoon berries, beading moccasins and jigging with family—Tasha Hilderman’s debut picture book, Métis Like Me is a delightful tribute to her heritage. It invites young readers, Métis or not, to explore Indigenous traditions and embrace cultural diversity. … More Métis Like Me by Tasha Hilderman, illus. by Risa Hugo
Happy June, folks! I hope everyone has been enjoying the beautiful weather Vancouver has been having and hopefully you’ve had the chance to read something good as of late. If you haven’t though, Young Adulting has some great reads to share with you! What you might have missed… Cath Ayres graced us with a wonderful … More YAing News: Week of June 9th
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
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