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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Alicia Rades (Fire In Frost), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Alicia Rades (Fire In Frost )   as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Alicia, her novel, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Alicia Rades ! Alicia Rades is a USA Today bestselling author of young adult paranormal fiction...
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Penny Olson
I liked To Kill and Mockingbird, Brave New World, and the Handmaid's Tale. All scarily relevant today.
Tuesday, 07 November 2017 00:06
Kelly G
My favorite book to read as a teen was Leftovers by Laura Weiss
Tuesday, 07 November 2017 14:12
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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Jodi Meadows (Before She Ignites), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Jodi Meadows (Before She Ignites )   as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Jodi, her novel, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Jodi Meadows !   Jodi Meadows wants to be a ferret when she grows up and...
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I think rafflecopter link is missing...
Tuesday, 10 October 2017 12:33
Lily M.
This book has such a pretty cover ?
Friday, 13 October 2017 23:29
Shannon Mizikoski
My favorite from when I was a teen, that is a hard one! I didn't really have ONE favorite, but a lot of series that were favorites... Read More
Sunday, 22 October 2017 23:16
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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Julie Eshbaugh (Obsidian and Stars), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Julie Eshbaugh (Obsidian and Stars) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Julie, her novel, plus a giveaway!             Meet Julie Eshbaugh ! Julie Eshbaugh once produced an online video series for teens which received...
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Lily M.
These covers have always caught my attention ??
Friday, 13 October 2017 23:28
Shannon Mizikoski
My favorite from when I was a teen, this is hard! I didn't really have a favorite, but a lot of series that were favorites. I love... Read More
Sunday, 22 October 2017 23:16
John
"What was your favorite book that you read when you were a Teen? Comment below!" Penrod, Brave New World.
Monday, 23 October 2017 16:13
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Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with Alexandra Duncan (Blight), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with  Alexandra Duncan  (Blight)   as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Alexandra, her novel, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Alexandra Duncan ! Alexandra Duncan is an author and librarian. Her YA sci-fi novels, Salvage (2014), Sound (2015), and Blight (2017)...
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Lily M.
I'm liking the cover ?
Friday, 13 October 2017 23:21
John
"What was your favorite book that you read when you were a Teen? Comment below!" Penrod, Brave New World.
Monday, 23 October 2017 16:06
Candice Gigous
One of my favorite books from when I was a teen was A Novel Idea. I liked the Simon Pulse romantic comedies.
Monday, 30 October 2017 01:31
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Teen Read Week 2017: Author Chat with CJ Redwine (The Wish Granter), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with CJ Redwine (The Wish Granter )   as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about CJ, her novel, plus a giveaway!         Meet  CJ Redwine !   C.J. Redwine is the New York Times bestselling author of THE...
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Lily M.
I've been wanting to read this book for a while ?
Friday, 13 October 2017 23:01
John
"What was your favorite book that you read when you were a Teen? Comment below!" "Penrod"! I could read it over and over! And "... Read More
Monday, 23 October 2017 16:02
Isabella Wojnarowicz
looks awesome!!
Thursday, 26 October 2017 16:39
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

Author Chat with Jen Lancaster (The Gatekeepers), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Jen Lancaster , author of  The Gatekeepers.   Read on for more about Jen and her book, plus a giveaway!   Meet Jen Lancaster !       Jen Lancaster is a New York Times bestselling author who has sold well over a million books....
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Lily M.
Wow such an interesting book.
Friday, 13 October 2017 22:58
Aireanna Lesch
The cover is really interesting!! And this sounds like a very intriguing read. ... Read More
Wednesday, 01 November 2017 14:44
Kelly G
I love the cover and the story sounds amazing!
Wednesday, 01 November 2017 16:10
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Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Interview, & Giveaway: ALLY (Anna Banks)

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Hello! Today YABC is hosting the blog tour stop for Anna Banks  Ally !   Read on for more about Anna, an interview, and a tour-wide giveaway!                    Meet  Anna Banks !   NYT Bestselling YA author of The Syrena Legacy series: OF...
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Olivia F
So excited for this sequel!!! Yay!
Friday, 06 October 2017 07:48
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

Author Chat with Karina Glaser (The Vanderbeeker's of 141st Street), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Karina Glaser , author of  The Vanderbeeker's of 141st Street. Read on for more about Karina and her book, plus a giveaway!   Meet Karina Glaser !     Karina Glaser is a former teacher and is currently a contributor to Book Riot. She lives...
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The cover looks very inviting and colorful. The story sounds like a sweet family Overcoming obstacles.i think it well be a good re... Read More
Sunday, 08 October 2017 08:41
Lily M.
Seems like its going to be cute, and I like the adorable cover ?
Friday, 13 October 2017 22:44
John
Wonderful cover! Wonderful synopsis!
Monday, 23 October 2017 15:59
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

Author Chat with David Barclay Moore (The Stars Beneath Our Feet), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with David Barclay Moore , author of  The Stars Beneath Our Feet .    Read on for more about David and his book, plus a giveaway!   Meet David Barclay Moore !          DAVID BARCLAY MOORE was born and raised in Missouri. After...
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John
The cover is very original. Sounds like a realistic story!
Friday, 22 September 2017 17:05
Alyssa Annico
The cover and synopsis look great. The more diversity and representation in children's and YA literature, the better!
Friday, 29 September 2017 07:29
Penny Olson
I love the bright Lego cover with Lolly trying to make his way. I'd like to meet Lolly and find out about his journey.
Friday, 20 October 2017 00:53
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

Author Chat with Denise Marques Leitao (Karina's Silver Shoes), Plus Giveaway!

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Today we're excited to chat with Denise Marques Leitao , author of  Karina's Silver Shoes .  Read on for more about L.B. and her book, plus a giveaway!   Meet Denise Marques Leitao !         Denise Marques Leitao was born and raised in Brazil. When she’s not creating...
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The cover so unique, I love that. and I love all the book description ... Read More
Thursday, 21 September 2017 21:00
Lily M.
Pretty cover... Read More
Wednesday, 27 September 2017 22:32
Rocio Molina
Amazing cover! The books sounds whimsical and epic
Friday, 29 September 2017 19:58
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Author Chat with Leslea Wahl (Where You Lead), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Leslea Wahl author of Where You Lead. Read on for more about Leslea and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Leslea Wahl !       ...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Ice Queen by Felicia T. Farber + Giveaway (US/Canada)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Ice Queen by Felicia T. Farber, releasing 8/1/2020 from Pyramid Publishing! Hi YABC! Welcome to the cover reveal for my new novel ICE QUEEN!...
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Spotlight on ICK!: Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Animal Defenses (Melissa Stewart), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight ICK!: Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Animal Defenses   by Melissa Stewart.  Read on for more about Melissa and her book, an guest pos...
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Author Chat with J Mercer (Perfection and Other Illusive Things), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with J Mercer author of Perfection and Other Illusive Things. Read on for more about J Mercer and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet J Mercer ! &nb...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Fractured by Shay Siegel + Giveaway (US Only)
Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Fractured by Shay Siegel, releasing 10/27/2020 from Amazon! Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author: I’m so thrilled to be...
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Author Of The Week: Chat with Sarah Henning (The Princess Will Save You), 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 givea...
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