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Author Chat with Kenneth C Davis (Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Kenneth C Davis author of Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy. Read on for more about Kenneth and his book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Kenneth C Davis ! Kenneth C. Davis  is best known as the ...
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Zachary Snyder
Looks like an important read!
Wednesday, 21 October 2020 13:28
Joan Kim
We need more books like this, that takes tough subjects that seem complicated and makes it digestible for young adults.
Thursday, 29 October 2020 06:23
Penny Olson
The cover is ominous. I can't think of a more relevant history book given how the US election could have turned out.
Friday, 13 November 2020 16:25
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Author Chat with Daniel Kraus (They Threw Us Away), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Daniel Kraus, author of They Threw Us Away. Read on for more about Daniel and his book, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Daniel Kraus !        DANIEL KRAUS is a New York Times bestselling author. With Guillermo del Toro, he...
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Zachary Snyder
Love the cover! I am super excited for this one, great concept!
Tuesday, 15 September 2020 14:36
Madeline Tebo
This sounds unlike anything I have read before, really looking forward to this one!
Sunday, 20 September 2020 16:06
Chiara Jucha
Great cover and intriguing idea!
Friday, 25 September 2020 15:12
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Jenny Moyer (Flashtide), Plus Giveaway!!

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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  Jenny Moyer , YABC's Author of the Week!!...
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John
The cover looks reminiscent of another world! And I love a story with mutant creatures!
Monday, 13 November 2017 19:35
Jen
The cover is absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to see how it all ends in this book!
Tuesday, 14 November 2017 13:55
Emily
I like this cover a lot an. This sounds like a book series I would like
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 20:58
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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Jenny Moyer (Flashtide), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Jenny Moyer (Flashtide )   as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Jenny, her novel, plus a giveaway!           Meet  Jenny Moyer !   Jenny Moyer is the author of the young adult sci-fi/fantasy FLASHFALL, and...
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I'm SO excited for the release of this book! The trailer is beyond amazing and I don't even know how many times I've watched it l... Read More
Monday, 16 October 2017 20:08
John
"What was your favorite book that you read when you were a Teen? Comment below!" Penrod, Brave New World.
Monday, 23 October 2017 16:17
Candice Gigous
A favorite book I read as a teen was the A-List by Zoey Dean.
Monday, 30 October 2017 06:13
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Author Of The Week: Chat with B.T. Gottfred (The Nerdy and The Dirty), Plus Giveaway!!

Author Of The Week: Chat with B.T. Gottfred (The Nerdy and The Dirty), Plus Giveaway!!

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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  B.T. Gottfred , YABC's Author of the Week!!...
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Tiffany Engler
The cover looks funny, I feel like it would be a great read!!
Monday, 14 November 2016 19:47
John
Splendid cover.! Splendid synopsis!
Monday, 14 November 2016 21:20
Lily Ruan
I think its an interesting cover and the synopsis sounds like it could be a funny book
Wednesday, 16 November 2016 18:15
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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!       ...
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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...
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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....
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