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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Mindy McGinnis (Be Not Far From Me), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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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 Mindy McGinnis , YABC's Author of the...
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Dianna G.
Adding this book to my wishlist right now. We often hike in the Smokies --- this summary caught my attention right away. Love th... Read More
Monday, 02 March 2020 19:44
Madeline Tebo
I can’t wait to read this! One of my anticipated releases!
Monday, 02 March 2020 20:53
Tiffany Engler
I have loved her previous books, I can't wait to read this one!
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 07:15
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Author Chat with Janae Marks (From The Desk Of Zoe Washington), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Janae Marks author of From The Desk Of Zoe Washington. Read on for more about Janae and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Janae Marks!    Janae Marks graduated from the New School with an MFA in Writing for Children. When she...
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Zachary Snyder
The book and cover look great! Looking forward to reading it!
Monday, 13 January 2020 12:58
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Hi everybody. I recently saw a testimony about chief dr lucky in a blog I visit for relationship and dating counseling problems be... Read More
Tuesday, 14 January 2020 02:53
Brittany Colpitts
I love love love the artstyle for this cover. So cute!
Tuesday, 14 January 2020 08:04
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Spotlight on One Hug (Katrina Moore), Plus Guest Post!

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  Today we're excited to spotlight One Hug (Katrina Moore).  Read on for more about Katrina, plus a guest post!         Meet Katrina Moore !    Katrina Moore  writes and teaches in New Jersey.  Earning her M.A. in elementary education, she's been a teacher for a decade in...
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Author Of The Week: Guest Post with Jodi Meadows (When She Reigns), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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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 Jodi Meadows , YABC's Author of the Week!!...
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Author Chat with Sarah Henning (Sea Witch Rising), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway!

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  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...
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Man, the covers for these books are so gorgeous ?
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:28
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Author Chat with Justin Reynolds (Opposite Of Always), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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

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

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

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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...
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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
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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
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Author Chat with Ally Carter (Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Ally Carter author of Winterborne Home For Vengeance and Valor. Read on for more about Ally and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway.       &nb...
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Spotlight on Sting (Cindy R Wilson), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Sting  by Cindy R Wilson.  Read on for more about Cindy and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Cindy R Wilson!   &n...
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Author Chat with Jenny Lee (Anna K), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Jenny Lee author of Anna K. Read on for more about Jenny and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway.         Meet Jenny Lee!     &...
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Author Chat with Sara Hosey (Iphigenia Murphy), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Sara Hosey author of Iphigenia Murphy. Read on for more about Sara and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Sara Hosey!     &n...
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Giveaway: The Night Of Your Life (Lydia Sharp) ~ (US Only)
The Night Of Your Life (US Only) by: Lydia Sharp Release Date: March 3rd, 2020 Publisher: Scholastic     About the Book: JJ is having the worst prom ever... over and over again. All year, JJ...
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Author Chat with Akemi Dawn Bowman (Harley In The Sky), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Akemi Dawn Bowman author of Harley In The Sky. Read on for more about Akemi and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Akemi Dawn Bowman! ...
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