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Headspace: Uncovering YA Books

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Recently I realized how much covers of YA books about mental health (issues) say about what the book is about. Most covers do – but these in particular. I picked out three books to explain why the cover is so special. 1.      Every Last Word  by Tamara Ireland Stone...
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Kayla King, Staff Reviewer

Headspace: Book Recs Featuring Mental Illness

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A much talked about topic in young adult books concerning mental health is eating disorders. A book title probably popped up in your head right away. What I think is interesting is how all authors treat it differently. For this month’s column I will discuss two books that are about anorexia...
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Headspace: Book Recs Featuring Mental Illness

Headspace: Book Recs Featuring Mental Illness



Growing up we all struggle. And that is normal. But some people might experience mental health issues. Problems that can’t be fixed with a good movie, crying with your best friend and chocolate ice cream. There are so many young adults experiencing mental health issues yet there is still a very...
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Author Chat with Emily Hayse (These War-Torn Hands), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Emily Hayse author of These War-Torn Hands !  Read on for more about Emily, her book, plus an giveaway!        Meet  Emily Hayse !...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: Mind Like A Diamond (Amanda Pavlov), Plus Giveaway!
Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  Mind Like A Diamond  by Amanda Pavlov, releasing December 14th, 2021 by Sword and Silk Books!         ...
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Author Chat with Yvonne Woon (If You, Then Me), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Yvonne Woon author of If You, Then Me!  Read on for more about Yvonne, her book, plus an giveaway!        Meet  Yvonne Woon ! &nbs...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: The Words We Keep (Erin Stewart), Plus Giveaway! ~ (INT)
Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  The Words We Keep  by Erin Stewart, releasing March 15th, 2022 by Delacorte/Penguin Random House!       &nb...
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Author Chat with Andrew Shvarts (It Ends In Fire), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Andrew Shvarts author of It Ends In Fire!  Read on for more about Andrew, his book, plus an giveaway!        Meet  Andrew Shvarts ...
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It's Live! Cover Reveal: The Rarkyn's Familiar (Nikky Lee), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for  The Rarkyn's Familiar  by Nikky Lee, releasing April 19th, 2022 by The Parliament House!          ...
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Latest Member Reviews

Signs of Survival A Memoir of the Holocaust
Signs of Survival A Memoir of the Holocaust
 
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Kim Baccellia, Staff ReviewerKim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer
"What worked: This haunting memoir is about two young sisters who helped each other survive the Holocaust. Herta is deaf..."
So. Many. Feelings Stickers: 2,700 Stickers for Every Mood
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Hi-Five Farm!
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The Dead and the Dark
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Illusionary (Hollow Crown, #2)
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Incendiary (Hollow Crown #1)
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