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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 07 July 2021

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It's Live! Cover Reveal: The Words We Keep (Erin Stewart), Plus Giveaway! ~ (INT)

Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for The Words We Keep by Erin Stewart, releasing March 15th, 2022 by Delacorte/Penguin Random House! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: I am thrilled to share this cover...

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Amie Lambert-Gaudet

When I read the following quote I knew right away that this was not only a book I want to read, but also a book I want to review a... Read More

Thursday, 08 July 2021 04:18

Tiffany Engler

Can't wait to read this book!

Saturday, 10 July 2021 13:39

Chiara Jucha

I loved Scars Like Wings, I can wait to read this one too!

Saturday, 10 July 2021 17:42

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Tuesday, 06 April 2021

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Author Chat with Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau (Kisses and Croissants), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau author of Kisses and Croissants. Read on for more about Anne-Sophie, her book, plus an giveaway! Meet Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau ! French author Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau's books have been translated into seven languages. Kisses and Croissants is her English-language debut....

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Tiffany Engler

This cover is super cute!

Sunday, 11 April 2021 08:07

Melanie Bracco

I love the super cute cover, and the story sounds really fun!

Friday, 16 April 2021 11:12

Andrea Cerda

Love the cover and the story sound interesting!

Wednesday, 21 April 2021 22:28

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

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Spotlight on Like Home (Louisa Onome), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to spotlight Like Home (Louisa Onome). Read on for more about Louisa, an excerpt & plus giveaway! Meet Louisa Onome ! Louisa Onomé holds a BA in professional writing from York University and lives in Toronto. Her debut novel is Like Home ....

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Zachary Snyder

Book looks great, look forward to reading it!

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 12:27

Andrea Cerda

This is awesome! Thanks for the opportunity!!!!! plus the book looks awesome!

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 16:08

Keia

I love this cover!

Thursday, 25 February 2021 21:32

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Monday, 15 February 2021

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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Namina Forna (The Gilded Ones), 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 giveaway of the book we are highlighting!! Introducing Namina Forna , YABC's Author...

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Katelyn Burns

I love the synopsis! I'm so excited to read this. I was so happy when I found out there's going to be a film adaptation too. The ... Read More

Monday, 15 February 2021 18:25

Zachary Snyder

Book looks great, look forward to reading it.

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 12:35

Madeline Tebo

This has been one of my most anticipated reads of 2021!

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 19:03

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Tuesday, 09 February 2021

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Spotlight on Rebel Daughter (Lori Banov Kaufman), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to spotlight Rebel Daughter (Lori Banov Kaufman). Read on for more about Lori, an excerpt & plus giveaway! Meet Rebel Daughter ! LORI BANOV KAUFMANN was a strategy consultant for high-tech companies before she became a writer. She has an AB...

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Zachary Snyder

Book looks great, love the cover!

Tuesday, 09 February 2021 12:59

Katelyn Burns

This book sounds amazing! Esther seems like an inspiring and strong female protagonist who I can't wait to read about. The cover i... Read More

Tuesday, 09 February 2021 16:08

Kiara T.

The synopsis sounds really interesting and the cover looks great!

Monday, 15 February 2021 17:32

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Friday, 05 February 2021

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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Dana Swift (Cast In Firelight), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Zachary Snyder

Book looks great, look forward to reading it!

Saturday, 13 February 2021 23:31

Debra Branigan

The cover is very pretty. The synopsis is interesting and I look forward to reading it.

Sunday, 21 February 2021 14:12

Danielle Hammelef

The cover is powerful and eye-catching. This book sounds so exciting!

Sunday, 28 February 2021 12:55

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Monday, 14 December 2020

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

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Lynn Pallaske

Two Can Keep A Secret was a favorite of last year. I'm so excited for more of her twisty ya suspense!

Monday, 14 December 2020 15:10

Simone

The One of Us is Lying duology have been some of my favorite YA books, a genre I don't generally pick up. But Karen M. McManus wri... Read More

Tuesday, 15 December 2020 11:22

Jeana Kwiecinski

One of my favorite YA authors! This looks so good!

Sunday, 20 December 2020 11:54

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Friday, 07 August 2020

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Spotlight on Some Kind Of Animal (Maria Romasco-Moore), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to spotlight Some Kind Of Animal by Maria Romasco-Moore. Read on for more about Julie and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway! Meet Maria Romasco-Moore ! Maria Romasco-Moore is the author of Ghostographs, a collection of short stories paired with vintage...

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Recent Comments

Zachary Snyder

Book looks interesting, like the cover!

Friday, 07 August 2020 12:36

Blesseth Jackson

This sounds really good! It's definitely going on my TBR list.

Monday, 24 August 2020 14:20

Gabby Roberts

This definitely sounds unique! The cover gives the right feel of spookiness!

Tuesday, 25 August 2020 18:11

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Wednesday, 10 June 2020

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Author Chat with Michael Buckley (Finn and The Intergalactic Lunchbox), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Michael Buckley author of Finn and The Intergalactic Lunchbox. Read on for more about Michael and his book, plus an giveaway. Meet Michael Buckley ! MICHAEL BUCKLEY is the New York Times bestselling author of the Finniverse, Sisters...

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Zachary Snyder

This book looks so fun! My kids will love it!

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 13:09

Victoria Scott

Looks so good! Thanks for sharing!

Sunday, 14 June 2020 18:26

Andrea Carroll

Mr. Buckley never disappoints! My students are going to enjoy reading this book.

Thursday, 18 June 2020 10:25

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Friday, 22 May 2020

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Spotlight on Home Home (Lisa Allen-Agostini), Plus Excerpt!

Today we're excited to spotlight Home Home by Lisa Allen-Agostini. Read on for more about Lisa and her book, plus an excerpt! Meet Lisa Allen-Agostini ! Lisa Allen-Agostini is a widely published novelist, journalist, and poet from Trinidad and Tobago. She writes primarily about the Caribbean, its people,...

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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

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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