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Wednesday, 08 November 2017

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Author Chat with Sara Shepard (Follow Me), Plus Giveaway!

Today we're excited to chat with Sara Shepard , author of Follow Me. Read on for more about Sara and her book, plus a giveaway! Meet Sara Shepard ! SARA SHEPARD is the author of the first book in this series, The Amateurs , as well as two...

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Author Chat Sara Shepard Follow Me Giveaway Interview

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Kristy Petree

Thanks for the chance and sorry if this is a duplicate comment; my first one didn't post. What I miss most about high school is t... Read More

Friday, 10 November 2017 00:36

Emily

I love her writing! I hope I win this

Monday, 13 November 2017 21:41

Suzy

I miss my friends and football games.

Saturday, 18 November 2017 01:45

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Monday, 06 November 2017

Giveaways News & Updates Blog Tours

Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: Into The Black (Ava Jae)

Hello! Today YABC is hosting the blog tour stop for Ava Jae's Into The Black Read on for more about Ava, an interview, and a tour-wide giveaway! Meet Ava Jae ! Ava Jae is a writer, an Assistant Editor at Entangled Publishing,...

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Rockstar Book Tours Giveaway Author Chat Into The Black Sky Pony Press

Author Chat with Danica Davidson (Adventure Against the Endermen), Plus Giveaway!

Today we're excited to chat with Danica Davidson , author of Adventure Against the Endermen. Read on for more about Danica and her book, plus a giveaway! Meet Danica Davidson ! Danica Davidson is the author of books for teenagers and kids, including her two Minecrafter series,...

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Interview Giveaway Adventure Against the Endermen Danica Davidson Author Chat

Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: I Never (Laura Hopper)

Hello! Today YABC is hosting the blog tour stop for Laura Hopper's I Never ! Read on for more about Laura Hopper, an interview and a tour-wide giveaway! Meet Laura Hopper ! Laura Hopper has worked in the film industry...

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HMH BYR Author Chat Giveaway Rockstar Book Tours

Author Chat with Patrick Hodges (Pawns:The Wielders of Arantha Book One), Plus Giveaway!

Today we're excited to chat with Patrick Hodges , author of Pawns: The Wielders of Arantha Book One. Read on for more about Patrick and his book, plus a giveaway! Meet Patrick Hodges ! I currently live in Arizona with my wife, Vaneza. After years of writing for...

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Author Chat Patrick Hodges Pawns:The Wielders of Arantha Book One Giveaway Interview

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Danielle Hammelef

I loved meeting my best friends in high school but hated the uniforms.

Sunday, 26 November 2017 10:11

Penny Olson

I miss seeing friends who I haven't seen in a while but I don't miss the cliques and the lack of perspective.

Sunday, 26 November 2017 23:45

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Monday, 30 October 2017

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Author Of The Week: Chat with Hillary Monahan (The Hollow Girl), 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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!! Introducing Hillary Monahan , YABC's Author of the Week!!...

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Giveaway Author Chat Hillary Monahan The Hollow Girl Delacorte Press

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John

Eerie cover! And "green healers"?--sounds spooky!

Monday, 30 October 2017 20:25

Dianna G.

This cover is absolutely perfect. Love the darkness, the font, and the creepy trees. Awesome! The synopsis is unlike any other ... Read More

Sunday, 12 November 2017 20:03

Emily

I have been interested in this book since I first heard of it! I love this cover

Monday, 13 November 2017 21:33

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Monday, 30 October 2017

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Author Chat with Bruce Hale (Invasion Of The Scorp-Lions), Plus Giveaway!

Today we're excited to chat with Bruce Hale , author of Invasion of the Scorp-Lions! Read on for more about Bruce and his book, plus a giveaway! Meet Bruce Hale ! Bruce Hale ( www.brucehale.com ) is passionate about inspiring reluctant readers to read. He has written or illustrated...

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Invasion Of The Scorp-Lions Bruce Hale Disney Hyperion Giveaway Author Chat

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John

The cover looks very fierce! The book sounds fierce!

Monday, 30 October 2017 20:24

Penny Olson

The cover is exciting and fun. The synopsis reflects the cover. This looks like a book that will get kids reading.

Tuesday, 21 November 2017 00:03

Danielle Hammelef

The cover is fun and shows so much action. The synopsis sounds fun to read and mysterious.

Friday, 24 November 2017 10:35

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Sunday, 15 October 2017

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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Beth Rodgers (Freshman Fourteen), Plus Giveaway!

Today we're excited to chat with Beth Rodgers (Freshman Fourteen) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Beth, her novel, plus a giveaway! Meet Beth Rodgers ! Beth Rodgers is an author, editor, and college English instructor. She started writing as a...

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Teen Read Week 2017 Giveaway Freshman Fourteen Beth Rodgers Author Chat

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Danielle Hammelef

My favorite book as a teen was Little Women.

Sunday, 12 November 2017 10:43

Penny Olson

I liked the Handmaid's Tale, To Kill and Mockingbird and Brave New World.

Monday, 13 November 2017 00:23

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Saturday, 14 October 2017

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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Amy Foster (The Rift Frequency), Plus Giveaway!

Today we're excited to chat with Amy Foster (The Rift Frequency) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Amy, her novel, plus a giveaway! Meet Amy Foster ! Amy S. Foster is a celebrated songwriter, best known as Michael Bublé’s writing partner,...

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Author Chat Harper Voyager The Rift Uprising Giveaway Teen Reads 2017

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John

"What was your favorite book that you read when you were a Teen? Comment below!" Penrod, Brave New World.

Monday, 23 October 2017 16:57

Lily M.

Wow look at that cover, it screams powerful ? must read it ? my favorite book as a teen was Daughter of the Forest ??

Tuesday, 24 October 2017 05:14

Candice Gigous

As a teen I really enjoyed Sarah Dessen's Keeping the Moon and This Lullaby.

Monday, 30 October 2017 06:07

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Saturday, 14 October 2017

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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Erin Summerill (Ever The Brave), Plus Giveaway!

Today we're excited to chat with Erin Summerill (Ever The Brave) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Erin, her novel, plus a giveaway! Meet Erin Summerill ! Erin Summerill was born in England. After spending years bouncing between Air Force bases in...

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Giveaway Teen Read Week 2017 Erin Summerill Author Chat Ever The Brave

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Olivia F

I had a lot of favorites, but maybe On Fortune's Wheel!

Thursday, 19 October 2017 08:08

Shannon Mizikoski

My favorite, this is hard! I didn't really have a favorite, but a lot of series that were favorites. I loved The Baby-Sitters Club... Read More

Sunday, 22 October 2017 23:04

John

"What was your favorite book that you read when you were a Teen? Comment below!" Penrod, Brave New World.

Monday, 23 October 2017 16:55

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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Giveaway: Happily Ever Afters (Elise Bryant) ~ (US Only)

Happily Ever Afters (US Only) by: Elise Bryant Release Date: January 5th, 2021 Publisher: Harpercollins Children's Books/Balzer + Bray About the Book: Jane the Virgin meets To All...

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Author Chat with Amanda Hocking (The Ever After), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Amanda Hocking author of The Ever After. Read on for more about Amanda and her book, plus a giveaway! Meet Amanda Hocking ! AMANDA HOCKING ...

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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Alexandra Bracken (Lore), 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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Exclusive Trailer Reveal: Those Who Prey (Jennifer Moffett), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to share the book trailer for Those Who Prey (Jennifer Moffett) ! Read on for more about Jennifer, and her book, plus the trailer & giveaway! Meet Jennifer Moffet...

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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Karen McManus (The Cousins), 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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Indie Superstars with the Author of Born Royal + Giveaway (International)

Welcome to YA Books Central's "Indie Superstars" column. This event will spotlight the best and brightest of the indie community. You don’t want to miss out on these talented ...

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Author Chat

Author Chat with Sara Shepard (Follow Me), Plus Giveaway!

Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: Into The Black (Ava Jae)

Author Chat with Danica Davidson (Adventure Against the Endermen), Plus Giveaway!

Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: I Never (Laura Hopper)

Author Chat with Patrick Hodges (Pawns:The Wielders of Arantha Book One), Plus Giveaway!

Author Of The Week: Chat with Hillary Monahan (The Hollow Girl), Plus Giveaway!!

Author Chat with Bruce Hale (Invasion Of The Scorp-Lions), Plus Giveaway!

Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Beth Rodgers (Freshman Fourteen), Plus Giveaway!

Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Amy Foster (The Rift Frequency), Plus Giveaway!

Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Erin Summerill (Ever The Brave), Plus Giveaway!

FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Giveaway: Happily Ever Afters (Elise Bryant) ~ (US Only)

Author Chat with Amanda Hocking (The Ever After), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Alexandra Bracken (Lore), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Exclusive Trailer Reveal: Those Who Prey (Jennifer Moffett), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Karen McManus (The Cousins), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Indie Superstars with the Author of Born Royal + Giveaway (International)

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