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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Thursday, 11 October 2018

Giveaways News & Updates

Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with Tyler James Smith (Unstoppable Moses), Plus Giveaway!

Today we're excited to chat with Tyler James Smith (Unstoppable Moses) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Tyler, his novel, plus a giveaway! Meet Tyler James Smith ! Tyler James Smith attended Western Michigan University and after a stint as a mailman,...

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Kara S

The synopsis sounds uniquely good, and the cover is attractive and appropriate to the type of tale it represent, IMHO. Also, ever... Read More

Friday, 12 October 2018 01:34

Debra Branigan

Your synopsis sounds excellent and would easily attract YA readers, but the cover will likely not have the same impact. The story ... Read More

Monday, 15 October 2018 15:37

I haven't heard about this book, but I'm excited for it.

Monday, 22 October 2018 18:07

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Monday, 14 May 2018

Giveaways News & Updates

Author Of The Week: Chat with Stephanie Garber (Legendary), 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 Stephanie Garber , YABC's Author of the...

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Olivia F

I love this cover, and I am so excited for this to come out! 15 days...

Monday, 14 May 2018 11:27

John

The cover is cool! Sounds like a good tale of good versus evil!

Monday, 14 May 2018 20:51

Candice Gigous

The cover is fun with that carnival feeling. The synopsis is very compelling. I really liked Caraval and I am looking forward to t... Read More

Tuesday, 15 May 2018 08:27

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Monday, 05 February 2018

Giveaways News & Updates Featured Giveaways

Author Of The Week: Chat with Melissa Albert (The Hazel Wood), Plus Giveaway!!

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Dianna G.

The cover is darkly intriguing. I like the old-fashioned motifs. As for the summary...it already has me wanting to peek inside Th... Read More

Monday, 05 February 2018 19:56

Penny Olson

The cover is like a dark fairy tale. The story sounds amazing.

Tuesday, 06 February 2018 22:53

John

The covers suggests folk tales and legends. And the story has an intriguingly dark sound to it!

Tuesday, 06 February 2018 22:59

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Tuesday, 07 November 2017

Giveaways News & Updates

Spotlight on Frankie (Shivaun Plozza) & Playlist, Plus Giveaway!

Today we're excited to spotlight Shivaun Plozza's book Frankie. Read on for more about Shivaun and her book, an playlist and enter the giveaway! Meet Shivaun Plozza ! Shivaun Plozza lives in Melbourne, Australia. Frankie is her debut novel. Website * Twitter * Instagram ...

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Recent Comments

Hannah

Love how fierce the main character looks on the cover

Monday, 27 November 2017 01:14

Emily

Really like the cover and the synopsis sounds promising.

Tuesday, 28 November 2017 20:40

Kelly G

I really like the cover for this one - it's different and I can't wait to see how the story plays out.

Friday, 01 December 2017 15:37

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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Sunday, 09 July 2017

Giveaways News & Updates

YABC Scavenger Hunt: Girls Made Of Snow and Glass (Melissa Bashardoust), Plus Playlist & Extra Giveaway!

Today we're excited to share a playlist for Melissa Bashardoust's Girls Made Of Snow and Glass as part of the YABC Scavenger Hunt! Read on for more about Melissa and her novel! And don't forget to answer the question from this post on the Scavenger Hunt form for a chance to...

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Recent Comments

John

The cover made me see the world in a whole new way. The synopsis was crisp and efficient.

Sunday, 09 July 2017 19:27

Dianna G.

Love the cover AND the title. As for the summary, retellings are fun -- I would enjoy this book, I think.

Sunday, 09 July 2017 21:00

Danielle

The cover is stunning. And I love the family dynamics in the story!!!!

Monday, 10 July 2017 21:39

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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

MINE FOREVER: Author Interview + Giveaway! (US Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Skylar Nightingale author of Mine Forever: A YA Romance. Read on for more about Skylar and her book, plus enter a giveaway! Mine Foreve...

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Teen Titans Raven: Author Video + Giveaway! (US/CAN)

Today we're excited to spotlight Teen Titans Raven by Kami Garcia and illustrated by Gabriel Picola. Read on for more about Kami and her book, plus a video & giveaway! ABOUT TH...

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Author of the Week plus Giveaway! (International)

This week's Author of the Week is actually a pair of authors who are cowriting one of the hottest contemporary series of the summer! Meet Ann Maree Craven and Michelle MacQueen, check out their latest...

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THE RIFT Giveaway! (US/CAN)

The Rift (US & Canada) by: Rachael Craw Release Date: October 8, 2019 Publisher: Candlewick Press About the Book: As corporate greed is pitted against supernatural forces, two young ...

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MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT Cover Reveal + Giveaway (US Only)

Today, we're super excited to share the gorgeous cover for MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT, by Jessica Pennington. (April 2020 from Tor Teen). We're big fans of summer romcoms and can't wait to get our han...

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EYE OF ZEUS Cover Reveal plus Giveaway! (US Only)

Today, we're super excited to reveal the awesome cover for EYE OF ZEUS by Alane Adams releasing April 2020 from SparkPress.This book is perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson series, and we are so in l...

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Latest Member Reviews

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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

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Bethany Wicker, Listings Manager & Staff Reviewer

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Beth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer

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Beth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer

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Beth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer

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Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer

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