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Friday, 06 December 2019

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Giveaway: MINECRAFT: THE END (Catherynne M Valente) ~ (US Only)

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Minecraft: The End (US Only) by: Catherynne M Valente Release Date: December 3rd, 2019 Publisher: Random House Group / Del Ray Books About the Book: Catherynne M. Valente is the New York Times bestselling author of dozens of works of science fiction and fantasy including Space Opera, The Refrigerator Monologues,...

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Giveaway: MINECRAFT: THE LOST JOURNALS (US & Canada)

Minecraft: The Lost Journals (US & Canada) by: Mur Lafferty Release Date: July 9, 2019 Publisher: Del Rey Books About the Book: Max and Alison are proof that differences don’t stand in the way of friendship. Max is always on the lookout for a new adventure—even if it means getting...

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Spotlight on The Point (John Dixon), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway!

Today we're excited to spotlight The Point by John Dixon. Read on for more about John and his book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway! Meet John Dixon ! John Dixon’s Phoenix Island and Devil’s Pocket won back-to-back Bram Stoker Awards and inspired the CBS TV series Intelligence. A former boxer, teacher, and stonemason,...

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Animal Sidekicks in YA Fantasy! + Win A Copy of A Season of Sinister Dreams (Tracy Banghart) ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to spotlight A Season of Sinister Dreams by Tracy Banghart! Read on for more about Tracy and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway! Meet ...

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Giveaway: Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora (Saraciea J. Fennell) ~ US Only

Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed (US Only) by: Saraciea J. Fennell Release Date: September 14th, 2021 Publisher: Flatiron Books About the Book: Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder S...

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Author Chat with Brianna Bourne (You and Me at the End of the World), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Brianna Bourne author of You and Me at the End of the World! Read on for more about Brianna, her book, plus an giveaway! ...

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Author Chat with Laura Silverman (Up All Night: 13 Stories Between Sunset and Sunrise), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Laura Silverman author of Up All Night: 13 Stories Between Sunset and Sunrise ! Read on for more about Laura, her book, plus an giveaway! &nb...

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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Freaks (Brett Riley), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for Freaks by Brett Riley, releasing March 2022 by Imbrifex Books! Rea...

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Indie Superstars with the Author of Currents Converged + Giveaway (US Only)

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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Giveaway: MINECRAFT: THE END (Catherynne M Valente) ~ (US Only)

Giveaway: MINECRAFT: THE LOST JOURNALS (US & Canada)

Spotlight on The Point (John Dixon), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway!

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Animal Sidekicks in YA Fantasy! + Win A Copy of A Season of Sinister Dreams (Tracy Banghart) ~ (US Only)

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Author Chat with Brianna Bourne (You and Me at the End of the World), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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