The Official YABC Blog

All things news, updates, giveaways, and other goodies on Young Adult (and Kids!) Books Central.

Guest Post

Subscribe to this list via RSS
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Spotlight on The Afterlife of the Party (Marlene Perez), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

TheAfterlifeoftheParty_160_20210211-194235_1



Today we're excited to spotlight The Afterlife of the Party  by Marlene Perez.  Read on for more about Marlene and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Marlene Perez !   MARLENE PEREZ is the author of many books, including the Dead Is series, The Comeback,...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
giveaway Guest Post Entangled Teen The Afterlife of the Party Marlene Perez
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Thursday, 11 February 2021 14:59
Lauren
This cover is seems to promises a lot of glitz and glam. The synopsis is fun and drama-filled. Sounds like a great combinations of... Read More
Friday, 12 February 2021 13:15
  247 Hits
  2 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Top 5 Places To Visit In England + Win a copy of Hot British Boyfriend! ~ (US Only)

HotBritishBoyfriend-Cvr-_20210211-192641_1








Today we're excited to spotlight Hot British Boyfriend  by Kristy Boyce.  Read on for more about Kristy and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Kristy Boyce !   Kristy Boyce lives in Columbus, OH and teaches psychology as a senior lecturer at The Ohio State...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Guest Post giveaway HarperTeen Kristy Boyce Hot British Boyfriend
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent comment in this post
Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Thursday, 11 February 2021 14:59
  303 Hits
  1 Comment
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Spotlight on Bump (Matt Wallace), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

5328727_20210122-034123_1



Today we're excited to spotlight Bump  by Matt Wallace.  Read on for more about Matt and his book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Matt Wallace !   Matt Wallace is a Hugo Award winner and the author of Rencor: Life in Grudge City, the Sin du...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Katherine Tegen Books Bump Matt Wallace Guest Post giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Saturday, 23 January 2021 18:55
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is bright and eye-catching. The synopsis makes this a must read for me.
Saturday, 13 February 2021 16:34
Debra Branigan
The cover is attractive and will catch the eye of young readers. This sounds like a very unique and wonderful story.
Monday, 15 February 2021 21:32
  1107 Hits
  6 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Spotlight on My Name Is Layla (Reyna Marder Gentin), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

My-Name-is-Layla-Cover---Fina_20210120-024258_1



Today we're excited to spotlight My Name Is Layla  by Reyna Marder Gentin.  Read on for more about Reyna and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Reyna Marder Gentin ! Reyna Marder Gentin grew up in Great Neck, New York. She attended college and law...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
TouchPoint Press Reyna Marder Gentin My Name Is Layla Guest Post giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Debra Branigan
This books sounds intriguing and its cover is fitting. Thanks for sharing.
Sunday, 07 February 2021 21:03
Danielle Hammelef
The cover matches the tone of this book well. I think this will be a unique and emotional read.
Saturday, 13 February 2021 16:24
Penny Olson
The story is important and relevant the cover fits the story.
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 01:06
  873 Hits
  4 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Rockstar Book Tours: Guest Post & Giveaway ~ Power Divided (S. Behr) ~ (US Only)

POWER-DIVIDED



I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the POWER DIVIDED by S. Behr Blog Tour hosted by  Rockstar Book Tours . Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! About The Book: Title:  POWER DIVIDED (The Evolutionaries, #1)   Author:  S. Behr Pub. Date:  November 11,...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
giveaway Guest Post Rockstar Book Tours Power Divided S Behr
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it.
Monday, 11 January 2021 15:22
Rose Mile
Getting your lover or your ex back has been made more easy by this powerful spell caster called Dr Odion. I am Rose by name and i... Read More
Wednesday, 13 January 2021 15:05
Andrea Cerda
Sounds interesting and the cover is lovely
Tuesday, 19 January 2021 23:19
  265 Hits
  3 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Rockstar Book Tours: Guest Post & Giveaway: Oliver The Ornament (Todd M. Zimmerman) ~ (US Only)

OLIVER-THE-ORNAMENT




I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the OLIVER THE ORNAMENT by Todd M. Zimmermann Blog Tour hosted by  Rockstar Book Tours . Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!   About The Book: Title:  OLIVER THE ORNAMENT Author:  Todd M. Zimmermann Pub. Date:  December...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Todd M Zimmerman Oliver The Ornament Guest Post giveaway Rockstar Book Tours
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
  532 Hits
  0 Comment
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Infographic: World Reading Habits in 2020

12360023_1089769684367137_8023470667512962217_n






Have you wondered how other people spent their time in lockdown this year?   While the pandemic has led to FaceBook, YouTube and Netflix increasing their usage, and enrolments in online education platforms like MasterClass exploding, an age-old pastime has also been popular — reading books.   Editing and proofreading service...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Guest Post World Reading Infographic!
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
  234 Hits
  0 Comment
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Spotlight on The Enigma Game (Elizabeth Wein), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

49494954._SX318_SY475_20201104-235409_1



Today we're excited to spotlight The Enigma Game  by Elizabeth Wein.  Read on for more about Elizabeth and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Elizabeth Wein ! Elizabeth Wein was born in New York City, grew up abroad, and currently lives in Scotland with her...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Little Brown YR Elana Arnold The Enigma Game Guest Post giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 20:56
Jeana Kwiecinski
Oh wow, this story sounds amazing!
Saturday, 14 November 2020 20:54
Victoria Scott
Thank you so much for sharing! Looks great!
Thursday, 19 November 2020 11:18
  975 Hits
  6 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Spotlight on Zero Repeat Forever (G.S. Prendergast), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)

0-4




Today we're excited to spotlight Zero Repeat Forever  by G.S. Prendergast.  Read on for more about G.S. Prendergast and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet G.S. Prendergast !   G.S. Prendergast is the author of the award-winning and multi-nominated young adult novels in verse, Audacious...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
G.S. Prendergast Zero Repeat Forever Simon & Schuster Guest Post giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading.
Thursday, 05 November 2020 11:59
Autumn
I have been wanting to read this for awhile.
Thursday, 05 November 2020 21:43
Andrea Cerda
This looks amazing cant wait to read it, love the cover
Thursday, 12 November 2020 16:21
  1165 Hits
  10 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Spotlight on Here I Stand (iSing Silicon Valley), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (INT)

0-_20201103-202138_1



Today we're excited to spotlight Here I Stand,  the debut album by iSing Silicon Valley.  Read on for more about Here I Stand and iSing Silicon Valley, a guest post, plus a giveaway!        Learn about  iSing Silicon Valley ! Founded in 2013 by Artistic Directors Jennah Delp-Somers and Shane...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Here I Stand iSing Silicon Valley Guest Post giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent comment in this post
Morgan
oh my gosh this sounds, quite literally amazing!
Wednesday, 02 December 2020 08:24
  533 Hits
  1 Comment
    Previous    
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

YABC's Valentine's Day Giveaway Extravaganza 2021 (Children's) ~ (US Only)
Welcome to YABC's fourth annual Valentine's Day Giveaway Extravaganza! We're featuring titles that reflect love, happiness, and plenty of heart! Check out all of these amazing books that are perfect f...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Giveaway: Merci Suarez Can't Dance (Meg Medina) ~ (US Only)
   Merci Suarez Can't Dance (US Only) by: Meg Medina Release Date: April 16th, 2021 Publisher: Candlewick Press       About The Book Seventh grade is going to be a real trial ...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Spotlight on Time Travel for Love and Profit (Sarah Lariviere), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to spotlight Time Travel for Love and Profit  (Sarah Lariviere).  Read on for more about Sarah, plus a excerpt & a giveaway!         Meet S...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Author Chat with Cambria Gordon (The Poetry Of Secrets), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Cambria Gordon author of         This Poetry of Secrets. Read on for more about Cambria and her book, plus a giveaway!       ...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Giveaway: Leonard (Carlie Sorosiak) ~ (US Only)
Leonard (US Only) by: Carlie Sorosiak Release Date: April 13th, 2021 Publisher: Walker Books US       About The Book The cat that Olive rescues from a flood has a secret: he’s not reall...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Giveaway: The Threads Of Magic (Alison Croggon) ~ (US Only)
The Threads Of Magic (US Only) by: Alison Croggon Release Date: April 13th, 2021 Publisher: Walker Books US       About The Book Pip lives by his wits in  the  city of Clarel....
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Latest Book Listings Added

shine your icy crown
shine your icy crown
 
3.3
 
0.0 (0)
“Make them rue the day they underestimated you.” ...
The Castle School (for Troubled Girls)
The Castle School (for Troubled Girls)
 
4.3
 
0.0 (0)
From New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes the...
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants...
Follow Your Arrow
Follow Your Arrow
 
4.3
 
0.0 (0)
For fans of Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, this is...
Paris Cat
Paris Cat
 
3.0
 
0.0 (0)
A sassy cat from the back alleys of Paris believes...
The Last Hazelnut
The Last Hazelnut
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
When two woodland friends have a misunderstanding over who ate...
Down Comes the Night
Down Comes the Night
 
4.3
 
0.0 (0)
He saw the darkness in her magic. She saw the...
Rescue
Rescue
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
Six hundred and fifty-seven days ago, Meg Kenyon's father left...
The Place Beyond Her Dreams by Oby Aligwekwe
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
“We are most courageous at our weakest; when we believe...
The Night Walk
The Night Walk
 
4.5
 
0.0 (0)
Mama opened our bedroom door. "Wake up, you two," she...
My Very Merry Ugly Christmas Sweater
My Very Merry Ugly Christmas Sweater
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
Celebrate the perfect, ugly expression of holiday cheer in this...
You and Me
You and Me
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
This sweet celebration of love is perfect for sharing with...
Baby's First Farm
Baby's First Farm
 
4.5
 
0.0 (0)
Babies and toddlers can lift the flaps to look inside...
Can I Come Too?
Can I Come Too?
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
Join a tiny mouse as she searches for the biggest...
The Shadow War
The Shadow War
 
3.0
 
0.0 (0)
Inglourious Basterds meets Stranger Things in this dark and...
Dark Stars
Dark Stars
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
Dorothy finds herself completely alone. ...

Latest Member Reviews

shine your icy crown
shine your icy crown
 
3.3
Elisha Jachetti, Staff ReviewerElisha Jachetti, Staff Reviewer
"shine your icy crown by amanda lovelace is a 129-page collection of contemporary poems. It’s the second book in the..."
Rescue
Rescue
 
5.0
Kim Baccellia, Staff ReviewerKim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer
"What worked: Engaging historical set during WWII. What interested me the most of this novel is how codes were used..."
The Castle School (for Troubled Girls)
The Castle School (for Troubled Girls)
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE CASTLE SCHOOL (FOR TROUBLED GIRLS) is a story of healing and friendship. Moira has been cast adrift since the..."
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
 
5.0
Michelle Lynn, Assistant Indie ManagerMichelle Lynn, Assistant Indie Manager
"A wonderful book about an amazing woman. The Story: Kamala Harris has lived quite the life. Raised as..."
Go the Distance
Go the Distance
 
5.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Hercules proved he was a true hero and became a god like his parents, Zeus and Hera. Meg is thrilled..."
Follow Your Arrow
Follow Your Arrow
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"FOLLOW YOUR ARROW is a heartfelt read about love, breaking up, and being true to yourself. CeCe has made a..."
Paris Cat
Paris Cat
 
3.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"PARIS CAT is an imaginative picture book about a cat that lives in an alleyway of Paris but dreams of..."
The Last Hazelnut
The Last Hazelnut
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE LAST HAZELNUT is a sweet picture book about friendship, forgiveness, and sharing. Tim and Teo are best friends, and..."
Down Comes the Night
Down Comes the Night
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"DOWN COMES THE NIGHT is an intriguing, slow-burn YA fantasy. Wren is a healer in the military of her queendom,..."
The Night Walk
The Night Walk
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE NIGHT WALK takes the reader on a walk at night through the village and into the wilderness. Parents wake..."
My Very Merry Ugly Christmas Sweater
My Very Merry Ugly Christmas Sweater
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"MY VERY MERRY UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER is a fun touch-and-feel book that captures all the fun of Christmas attire. The..."
You and Me
You and Me
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"YOU AND ME is a sweet book about love between caregiver and child. The lyrical poetry of the rhyming text,..."
Baby's First Farm
Baby's First Farm
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"BABY'S FIRST FARM takes readers on a delightful lift-the-flap journey around the farm. The board book is a simple story..."
Can I Come Too?
Can I Come Too?
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"CAN I COME TOO? tells the story of a small mouse who decides to go on a big adventure to..."
A Dark and Hollow Star (A Dark and Hollow Star, #1)
A Dark and Hollow Star (A Dark and Hollow Star, #1)
 
4.7
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"A DARK AND HOLLOW STAR is a slowly building YA fantasy that takes the reader on a wild ride through..."
Daughters of Jubilation
Daughters of Jubilation
 
5.0
Kim Baccellia, Staff ReviewerKim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer
"It's South Carolina in 1962. Sixteen-year-old Evvie has two little sisters to take care of, a single mother, and finally..."
Dark Stars
Dark Stars
 
4.0
Elisha Jachetti, Staff ReviewerElisha Jachetti, Staff Reviewer
"DARK STARS by Danielle Rollins is the third book in her series of the same name. It begins with Dorothy..."
Karma Moon: Ghost Hunter
Karma Moon: Ghost Hunter
 
3.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Karma Moon loves living with her dad in their New York neighborhood, answering phone calls for his Totally Rad documentary..."
Muted
Muted
 
5.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Denver loves music and dreams of life making it with her R&B group, Angelic Voices. When the group (Denver, Dali,..."
Anchored
Anchored
 
5.0
Michelle Lynn, Assistant Indie ManagerMichelle Lynn, Assistant Indie Manager
"Unlike anything I've read before. The Story: Alora is of two worlds. During her..."