The Official YABC Blog

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

Katherine Tegen Books

Subscribe to this list via RSS
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Chat with Sarah Henning (Sea Witch Rising), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway!

42800505._SY475_



  Today we're excited to chat with Sarah Henning author of Sea Witch Rising.  Read on for more about Sarah and her book, plus an excerpt and an giveaway!          Meet Sarah Henning ! Sarah Henning is a recovering journalist who has worked for the Palm Beach Post...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Sea Witch Rising Katherine Tegen Books Excerpt Author Chat giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent comment in this post
Lily M.
Man, the covers for these books are so gorgeous ?
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:28
  407 Hits
  1 Comment
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Chat with Justin Reynolds (Opposite Of Always), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

35380157



  Today we're excited to chat with Justin Reynolds author of Opposite Of Always.  Read on for more about Justin, an interview, plus an giveaway!          Meet Justin Reyolds ! Justin A. Reynolds has been a pest control operator, night security guard, steel mill janitor, NASA intern, salesman...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Opposite Of Always Katherine Tegen Books Author Chat giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Kylie
Sarah Henning recommended this book on Instagram and then I saw that it has a special release at Target! Very excited to read!!!... Read More
Thursday, 07 March 2019 17:38
Dianna G.
I love the cover. It's lighthearted and makes me think of friendship. I wish the summary didn't have so much info, though!... Read More
Thursday, 07 March 2019 20:32
Colleen Burns
I really like the cover and the book sounds interesting.
Thursday, 14 March 2019 11:05
  1682 Hits
  13 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: Suggested Reading (David Connis), Plus Giveaway! (US/Canada Only)

cover


Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Suggested Reading by David Connis, releasing September 2019 from Katherine Tegen Books!       Before we get to the cover, here's a note from the author:     Hey YABC, I'm stoked to finally share this little gem I've...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Cover Reveal Suggested Reading David Connis giveaway Katherine Tegen Books
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Dianna G.
I love the synopsis -- the fact that kids are so empowered and it's about reading! The cover isn't what caught my eye, so I'm gl... Read More
Saturday, 02 February 2019 21:36
Brianna Peterson
I'm excited about this book after reading the synopsis, and I think a lot of other bookworms will be too. The cover made me think ... Read More
Monday, 04 February 2019 00:19
Daniela
Unique cover!!
Wednesday, 06 February 2019 18:35
  2877 Hits
  13 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with Mindy McGinnis (This Darkness Mine), Plus Giveaway!

21




Today we're excited to chat with  Mindy McGinnis (This Darkness Mine) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Mindy, her novel, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Mindy McGinnis !   Mindy McGinnis is an Edgar Award-winning author and assistant teen librarian who lives in...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
giveaway Author Chat Teen Read Week 2018 Mindy McGinnis Katherine Tegen Books
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Kara S
The cover is crisp and conveys quality content of some kind; the synopsis is highly original and compelling! Thanks for the chanc... Read More
Wednesday, 10 October 2018 20:53
Debra Branigan
I look forward to reading this book. Your synopsis is very intriguing and I like the mature ideas included. The cover fits the sto... Read More
Monday, 15 October 2018 17:56
Tiffany Engler
I love this cover, I've been looking forward to reading this book for a long time!
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 07:35
  757 Hits
  10 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Of The Week: Chat with MacKenzi Lee (The Lady's Guide To Petticoats and Piracy), Plus Giveaway!

37880094



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  MacKenzi Lee , YABC's Author of...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
giveaway Author Of The Week Katherine Tegen Books MacKenzi Lee Author Chat
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Shannon Mizikoski
The cover is great- goes well with the first one of course! And I am very excited to read the book in general! Thanks for the chan... Read More
Wednesday, 10 October 2018 22:18
Debra Branigan
The cover is attractive and the YA readers of this "series" will be attracted to it. I look forward to this sequel and it has been... Read More
Monday, 15 October 2018 18:56
Tiffany Engler
I love that this cover goes well with The Gentleman's Guide! Can't wait to read it!
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 07:32
  746 Hits
  13 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Teen Read Week 2018: Author Chat with Mackenzi Lee (The Lady's Guide To Petticoats and Piracy), Plus Giveaway!

IMG_7199




Today we're excited to chat with  Mackenzi Lee (The Lady's Guide To Petticoats and Piracy) as part of YABC's Teen Read Week! Read on for more about Mackenzi, her novel, plus a giveaway!         Meet  Mackenzi Lee !     Mackenzi Lee holds a BA in history and...
Continue reading
1
Tags:
giveaway Author Chat Teen Read Week 2018 Mackenzi Lee Katherine Tegen Books
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Tiffany Engler
I love the colors on this cover! I really want to get this book so I can marathon it with Gentleman's Guide!
Sunday, 07 October 2018 13:01
YABC
I have to get this book.... Read More
Monday, 08 October 2018 09:58
Kara S
The cover bores, but the synopsis more than makes up for that! I would love to read this -- thanks for this chance. --Kara S... Read More
Wednesday, 10 October 2018 21:28
  1007 Hits
  15 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Of The Week: Chat with Claire LeGrand (Sawkill Girls), Plus Giveaway!!

unnamed-1



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  Claire LeGrand , YABC's Author of...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
giveaway Sawkill Girls Claire LeGrand Katherine Tegen Books Author Of The Week
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Debra Branigan
The cover is very intriguing and will attract YA readers. The storyline sounds suspenseful and witty and I look forward to reading... Read More
Monday, 24 September 2018 20:05
Marisa Fort
The cover is beautiful and mysterious. The synopsis sounds so amazing! Can't wait to read it!
Monday, 24 September 2018 20:19
Kara S
The cover is striking and the synopsis is quite exciting!
Monday, 24 September 2018 21:10
  1030 Hits
  15 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Chat with Katie Henry (Heretics Anonymous), Plus Giveaway!

34659293



Today we're excited to chat with Katie Henry , author of  Heretics Anonymous .     Read on for more about Katie and her book, an interview, plus a giveaway!         Meet Katie Henry! Katie Henry is a writer living and working in New York City. She received...
Continue reading
1
Tags:
Author Chat giveaway Katherine Tegen Books Katie Henry
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Kara S
The cover is definitely eye-catching, and the plot sounds like a lot of fun!
Tuesday, 14 August 2018 20:13
Tiffany Engler
The cover is funny, it reminds me of the Jesus toast from Orange Is The New Black. I've heard great things about this book and I r... Read More
Wednesday, 15 August 2018 10:06
Marisa Fort
Love the cover and the synopsis sounds amazing!
Friday, 17 August 2018 12:10
  1526 Hits
  14 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Of The Week: Chat with Bree Barton (Heart Of Thorns), Plus Giveaway!!

unnamed-1



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  Bree Barton , YABC's Author of the...
Continue reading
2
Tags:
Katherine Tegen Books Bree Barton Heart Of Thorns giveaway Author Of The Week
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Tiffany Engler
I love this cover! This book sounds so good!
Monday, 23 July 2018 10:32
Olivia F
I love this cover and am so excited for this one to come out! It's been on my TBR for a while!!
Tuesday, 24 July 2018 08:52
Dianna G.
I feel like I've seen this cover all over the place lately! It reminds me of the embroidery from the beginning of the A&E Pride & ... Read More
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 21:15
  1775 Hits
  21 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Of The Week: Chat with Sarah Henning (Sea Witch), Plus Giveaway!!

b2ap3_large_unnamed-1




elcome 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  Sarah Henning , YABC's Author of...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Katherine Tegen Books Sarah Henning giveaway Author Of The Week Author Chat
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Kara S
The cover is fierce, full stop. And, I am very interested in the storyline as described! Thanks for this, Kara S
Tuesday, 10 July 2018 14:34
Ash
this cover is just stunning
Friday, 13 July 2018 11:36
Marisa Fort
Love the cover, it is beautiful! The synopsis sounds amazing!
Monday, 16 July 2018 23:26
  1234 Hits
  10 Comments
    Previous    
1 2

FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Giveaway: Awesome Achievers Prize Pack (US/Canada Only)
Title of Books: Awesome Achievers in Technology and Awesome Achievers in Science Written by: Alan Katz Illustrated by: Chris Judge Release Date: August 6, 2019 Publisher: Running Press Kids   Abo...
Posted in Giveaways
Read more

Spotlight on Stormrise (Jillian Boehme), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Canada Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Stormrise by Jillian Boehme.  Read on for more about Jillian and her book, plus an giveaway!            Meet Jillian Boehme ! JILLIA...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Author Of The Week: Chat with Derek Milman (Swipe Right For Murder), 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...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Author Chat with Rebekah Crane (Postcards For A Songbird), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Rebekah Crane author of Postcards For A Songbird.  Read on for more about Rebekah and her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Re...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Author Chat with Jill Criswell (Beasts Of The Frozen Sun), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Jill Criswell author of Beasts Of The Frozen Sun.  Read on for more about Jill and her book, plus an excerpt and an giveaway!        &n...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Author Chat with Susan Forest (Bursts Of Fire), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway!
  Today we're excited to chat with Susan Forest author of Bursts Of Fire.  Read on for more about Susan and her book, plus an excerpt and an giveaway!          Meet ...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Latest Book Listings Added

Red at The Bone
Red at The Bone
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
Moving forward and backward in time, Jacqueline Woodson's taut and...
Bid My Soul Farewell (Give the Dark My Love, #2)
Bid My Soul Farewell (Give the Dark My Love, #2)
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
Lunar Island is trying to heal. The necromantic plague that...
There Will Come a Darkness
There Will Come a Darkness
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
The Age of Darkness approaches. Five lives stand...
Frankly in Love
Frankly in Love
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
wo friends. One fake dating scheme. What could possibly go...
Serpent & Dove
Serpent & Dove
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and...
American Royals
American Royals
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
What if America had a royal family? If you can't...
Capturing the Devil (Stalking Jack the Ripper, Book#4)
Capturing the Devil (Stalking Jack the Ripper, Book#4)
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
In the shocking finale to the bestselling series that began...
Five Dark Fates (Three Dark Crowns Book, #4)
Five Dark Fates (Three Dark Crowns Book, #4)
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
In the final book in the #1 New York Times...
Sword and Pen (Great Library Book, #5)
Sword and Pen (Great Library Book, #5)
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
With the future of the Great Library in doubt, the...
The Missing Season
 
3.3
 
0.0 (0)
Whenever another kid goes missing in October, the kids in...
Destroy All Monsters
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
A crucial, genre-bending tale, equal parts Ned Vizzini and Patrick...
One Speck of Truth
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
A heartwarming and poignant story that explores the bonds of...
Tell Me How You Really Feel
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
Sana Khan is a cheerleader and a straight A student....
Crown of Dragons
Crown of Dragons
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
The normal world is an illusion. Separated from other realms...
Nightingale
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
At seventeen, June Hardie is everything a young woman in...
Butterfly Yellow
Butterfly Yellow
 
3.3
 
0.0 (0)
Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Erika...

Latest Member Reviews

One Speck of Truth
 
4.0
Kristie Lowry, Promotions ManagerKristie Lowry, Promotions Manager
"Alma knows that if good girls were girls with no questions, she wasn't a good girl. She has SO MANY..."
The Missing Season
 
3.3
Kim Baccellia, Staff ReviewerKim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer
"Urban legend in the town of Pender has it every October the Mumbler snatches a kid. Local authorities brush the..."
COLD DAY IN THE SUN
COLD DAY IN THE SUN
 
4.3
Michelle Lynn, Assistant Indie ManagerMichelle Lynn, Assistant Indie Manager
"An adorable story that has a lot to say. The story: Holland is the only..."
Tell Me How You Really Feel
 
5.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"3 Reasons TELL ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL needs to be on your shelf immediately: 1.) The spot-on comparison:..."
Nightingale
 
4.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Amy Lukavics is one of my favorite horror writers. All of Lukavics's books are a little odd (in the best..."
Lovestruck
 
3.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"You might think that being the daughter of Eros, Kali might be good at the whole cupid thing. Kali would..."
The Cold is in Her Bones
The Cold is in Her Bones
 
3.7
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"What I Loved About THE COLD IS IN HER BONES: Milla lives an isolated life on..."
Wilder Girls
Wilder Girls
 
4.3
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"The top 3 reasons you need WILDER GIRLS by Rory Power on your shelf: 1.) The characters:..."
Butterfly Yellow
Butterfly Yellow
 
3.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"BUTTERFLY YELLOW is a heartfelt and engrossing historical fiction. H?ng is in the US, searching for her younger brother. After..."
The (other) F Word: A Celebration of the Fat and Fierce
 
5.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"3 Reasons You Need THE OTHER F WORD on your shelves: 1.) The list of contributors: The range of..."
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky (Tristan Strong #1)
 
5.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Tristan Strong isn't doing too well. He lost his best friend, Eddie, in a bus accident, lost a boxing match,..."
A Dream So Dark (A Blade So Black #2)
 
5.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"*This review contains spoilers for book one, A BLADE SO BLACK* A DREAM SO DARK, sequel to A BLADE..."