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Top 30 Young Adult Blogs and Websites to Follow

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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer
News & Updates

Young Adult Books Central Named One of the Best Young Adult Book Blogs on the Web!

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Today we are excited to share the news that YABC has been named the 2nd best Young Adult Book Blog on the web, coming in just behind Epic Reads! We know without the amazing stories authors share with the world we wouldn't be able to do what we do. But...
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BIG congrats -- well deserved award!
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

4th Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza ~ Day 6
Welcome to YABC's Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza! We're featuring some of the hottest titles of the year--perfect for the book lover on your holiday list!--with exciting pri...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Tinfoil Crowns by Erin Jones + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for TINFOIL CROWNS by Erin Jones, releasing 04/02/2019 from Flux. Before we get to the reveal, here's a message from Erin:  Hi YABCers! I ...
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It’s Live!! Cover Reveal: Lovestruck by Kate Watson + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for LOVESTRUCK by Kate Watson, releasing 04/02/2019 from Flux. Before we get to the reveal, here's a message from Kate:  Hi YABCers! When ...
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Giveaway: Nurturing Steps Series (US Only)
Zonderkidz is partnering with YA Books Central for this giveaway!   Nurturing Steps Series (US Only) by: Michael W Smith and Mike Nawrocki Release Date: November 6, 2018 Publisher: Zonderkidz &n...
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Spotlight on The Living (Isaac Marion), Guest Post & Giveaway!
Today we're excited to spotlight The Living  by Isaac Marion! Read on for more about Isaac, plus a guest post, and giveaway!            Meet  Isaac Marion...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Natasha Ngan (Girls Of Paper and Fire), Plus Giveaway!
Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release! We will also be hosting a give...
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Tales from the Inner City
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Clink A Story of Cyberbullying
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