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Author Chat with Natalie Mae (The Kinder Poison), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Natalie Mae author of The Kinder Poison. Read on for more about Natalie and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Natalie Mae !      Natalie Mae is an ex-programmer, dark chocolate enthusiast, and author of young adult novels. She has...
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Madeline Tebo
I can't wait to read this! It reminds me a little bit of Red Queen, which I loved.
Saturday, 20 June 2020 16:16
Andrea Carroll
What a beautifully creepy cover. Can't wait to read it!
Monday, 22 June 2020 10:24
Alivia Hartz
Such a pretty cover! This book sounds great!!
Monday, 29 June 2020 17:11
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Featured Review: Agnes at the End of the World (Kelly McWilliams)

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About This Book: The Handmaid's Tale  meets  Wilder Girls  in this unique, voice-driven novel from Kelly McWilliams. Agnes loves her home of Red Creek--its quiet, sunny mornings, its dusty roads, and its God. There, she cares tirelessly for her younger siblings and follows the town's strict laws. What she doesn't know...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Lori M Lee (Forest of Souls), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!!       Introducing  Lori M Lee , YABC's Author of the...
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Autumn
Her eyes on that cover are amazing!
Monday, 15 June 2020 22:37
Tiffany Engler
This book sounds so good!
Tuesday, 16 June 2020 07:45
Lindsay
This book sounds so exciting and the cover is stunning!!
Saturday, 20 June 2020 17:02
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CJ Redwine, Site and Staff Manager

June 2020 Book Haul!

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It's that time again! Most publishers are using digital review copies right now, but we still received a TON of kid's books, along with some amazing middle grade and YA. Which books catch your eye?  
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Author Chat with Chad Sell (Doodleville), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Chad Sell author of Doodleville. Read on for more about Chad and his book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Chad Sell !      CHAD SELL’S  first children’s graphic novel was  The Cardboard Kingdom , which he illustrated and co-wrote with a...
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Zachary Snyder
This book looks fun! Look forward to reading it with my kids!
Saturday, 13 June 2020 22:06
Victoria Scott
My kids would love this! Thanks for sharing!
Sunday, 14 June 2020 18:29
Andrea Carroll
Graphic novels are such a hit in my classroom. Can't wait to add it to my library.
Sunday, 21 June 2020 11:36
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Author Chat with Natalie Rodriguez (Elephant), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Natalie Rodriguez author of Elephant. Read on for more about Natalie and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Natalie Rodriguez !         NATALIE RODRIGUEZ is an award-winning writer, director, and mental health and anti-violence/trauma advocate based in Los Angeles,...
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Andrea Carroll
Love and friendship are the key to survival and dealing with issues. Excited to read.
Sunday, 21 June 2020 11:33
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is okay. The synopsis promises an emotional read.
Saturday, 04 July 2020 13:49
Liz
this will be an important & educational read for the kids
Tuesday, 07 July 2020 03:50
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

10 LGBTQ Books by Black Authors!











  IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY by Claire Kann https://www.clairekann.com/ Description: Claire Kann's If It Makes You Happy is a coming-of-age novel about a young girl learning to embrace her cultural and sexuality identity.   Winnie is living her best fat girl life and is on her way to the best...
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Spotlight on Libby Loves Science (Kimberly Derting & Shelli R. Johannes), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Libby Loves Science  by Kimberly Derting & Shelli R. Johannes.  Read on for more about Kimberly & Shelli and their book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Kimberly Derting !   As a child,  Kimberly Derting  spent hours drawing intricate underground “worm...
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Zachary Snyder
This book looks awesome! Can't wait for my niece to read it.
Thursday, 11 June 2020 13:01
Marissa Hakala
This looks amazing! I'm sure my science loving little cousin will love it, especially with a main character that looks like her!... Read More
Thursday, 11 June 2020 16:48
Andrea Carroll
Whoot Whoot! -- girls in science!!
Sunday, 21 June 2020 11:28
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Author Chat with Mary Helen Fein (Stitching A Life: An Immigration Story), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Mary Helen Fein author of Stitching A Life: An Immigration Story. Read on for more about Mary and her book, plus an giveaway.       Meet Mary Helen Fein !         Mary Helen Fein was born in New York City, in...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great!
Friday, 12 June 2020 15:14
Gabby Roberts
I love immigration stories, so I would love to read this!
Friday, 19 June 2020 13:11
Andrea Carroll
Such an inspirational story of never giving up.
Sunday, 21 June 2020 11:23
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Must Read! 10 Amazing Contemporaries by Black Authors!











***List provided by YABC Staffer Stephanie Augustine***     The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds     https://www.goodreads.com/ book/show/21490991-the-boy-in- the-black-suit     This Side of Home by Renee Watson         https://www.goodreads.com/ book/show/22392935-this-side- of-home     The Voice in My Head by Dana Davis    ...
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Author Chat with Leslea Wahl (Where You Lead), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Leslea Wahl author of Where You Lead. Read on for more about Leslea and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Leslea Wahl !       ...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Ice Queen by Felicia T. Farber + Giveaway (US/Canada)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Ice Queen by Felicia T. Farber, releasing 8/1/2020 from Pyramid Publishing! Hi YABC! Welcome to the cover reveal for my new novel ICE QUEEN!...
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Spotlight on ICK!: Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Animal Defenses (Melissa Stewart), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight ICK!: Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Animal Defenses   by Melissa Stewart.  Read on for more about Melissa and her book, an guest pos...
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Author Chat with J Mercer (Perfection and Other Illusive Things), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with J Mercer author of Perfection and Other Illusive Things. Read on for more about J Mercer and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet J Mercer ! &nb...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Fractured by Shay Siegel + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Fractured by Shay Siegel, releasing 10/27/2020 from Amazon! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: I’m so thrilled to be...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Sarah Henning (The Princess Will Save You), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
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 givea...
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Zora's Zucchini
Zora's Zucchini
 
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The first zucchini of a summer garden is always exciting,...
Libby Loves Science
Libby Loves Science
 
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Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, a companion...
The Hidden Rainbow
The Hidden Rainbow
 
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All the colors of the rainbow are hidden in the...
The Places We Sleep
The Places We Sleep
 
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A family divided, a country going to war, and a...
Chasing Starlight
Chasing Starlight
 
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Movies, mansions, and murder in the Golden Age of Hollywood!...
Crossing Lines
 
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Midwestern high school seniors and swim teammates Alli and Brandon...
Emmie and the Tudor Queen
 
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True love has never been more deadly in this lush...
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
 
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Meena Harris debuts with an empowering picture book about two...
Harvey Holds His Own (The Harvey Stories, #2)
Harvey Holds His Own (The Harvey Stories, #2)
 
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The West Highland Terrier that brought Harvey Comes Home to...
Everything I Thought I Knew
Everything I Thought I Knew
 
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Chains of Time
 
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Grace Richardson is a young mortal woman whose only concerns...

Latest Member Reviews

Zora's Zucchini
Zora's Zucchini
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ZORA'S ZUCCHINI is a delightful picture book that explores growing vegetables and sharing with neighbors. Zora is a little bored..."
Libby Loves Science
Libby Loves Science
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"LIBBY LOVES SCIENCE is a cute picture book that brings a love of science to all the fun of ice..."
The Hidden Rainbow
The Hidden Rainbow
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE HIDDEN RAINBOW is a delightful picture book that combines counting, colors, and nature in a beautiful exploration. Each page..."
The Places We Sleep
The Places We Sleep
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE PLACES WE SLEEP is a moving middle grade historical that takes place around 9/11. The book is written entirely..."
Dating Makes Perfect
Dating Makes Perfect
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"DATING MAKES PERFECT is a beautifully written YA contemporary romance that had me grinning from ear-to-ear. Winnie has two older..."
Chasing Starlight
Chasing Starlight
 
4.0
Paige Cee, Staff ReviewerPaige Cee, Staff Reviewer
"WHAT I LOVED: We think of the glitz, glamorous mega-stars, and classic movies when we think of the Golden Age..."
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
 
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Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Paola “Pao” Santiago loves science and hanging out with her best friends, Emma and Dante. She doesn’t love how superstitious..."
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"KAMALA AND MAYA'S BIG IDEA is a picture book based on a true story about pursuing your goals and doing..."
Harvey Holds His Own (The Harvey Stories, #2)
Harvey Holds His Own (The Harvey Stories, #2)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"HARVEY HOLDS HIS OWN is a contemporary middle grade told from three perspectives: Maggie, Harvey, and Austin. Maggie is starting..."
The Night Country (The Hazel Wood #2)
The Night Country (The Hazel Wood #2)
 
4.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Alice Proserpine thought she was mostly back to “normal” life after breaking from her story in the Hinterland, but when..."
Ghost Boys
Ghost Boys
 
5.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Jewell Parker Rhodes writes electrifying middle grade stories that pack emotion into every sentence, and GHOST BOYS showcases that skill..."
Everything I Thought I Knew
Everything I Thought I Knew
 
4.3
Kim Baccellia, Staff ReviewerKim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer
"What worked: Intriguing plot of Chloe, a seventeen-year-old super-achiever, who ends up collapsing during her senior year in high school..."
Sunshine in the Shadows: Book 2 of the Sunshine Series
Sunshine in the Shadows: Book 2 of the Sunshine Series
 
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MF BlakeMF Blake
"This one is probably the least exciting out of the 3 books, but its lovely getting to know the characters..."
Sunshine Reigns: Book 3 of the Sunshine Series
Sunshine Reigns: Book 3 of the Sunshine Series
 
5.0
MF BlakeMF Blake
"This my favourite book of the 3-part series. Sunny comes into her own with a very satisfying ending."
The Adventurers Guild: Night of Dangers
The Adventurers Guild: Night of Dangers
 
5.0
Elisha Jachetti, Staff ReviewerElisha Jachetti, Staff Reviewer
"THE ADVENTURERS GUILD: NIGHT OF DANGERS by Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos is the culmination of a Middle Grade..."
And Then I Turned into a Mermaid (And Then I Turned into a Mermaid, #1)
And Then I Turned into a Mermaid (And Then I Turned into a Mermaid, #1)
 
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Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"AND THEN I TURNED INTO A MERMAID is a cute and funny middle grade fantasy that follows Molly. Molly is..."
After the Worst Thing Happens
After the Worst Thing Happens
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"AFTER THE WORST THING HAPPENS is a compelling middle grade about dealing with death and loss. Army Morand absolutely adores..."
Hans Christian Andersen: The Journey of His Life
Hans Christian Andersen: The Journey of His Life
 
4.7
Nimmy Chacko, Staff ReviewerNimmy Chacko, Staff Reviewer
"Like most other people, I grew up devouring Hans Christian Andersen’s stories. His fairy tales are the first stories I..."
Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep: Baaad Hair Day
Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep: Baaad Hair Day
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SHEEP DOG AND SHEEP SHEEP: BAAAD HAIR DAY is a comical picture book about haircuts. Sheep has lovely curls that..."
My Words
My Words
 
3.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"MY WORDS is a cute picture book about language and the power of words. Ava shows the reader how words..."