The Official YABC Blog

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

Tor Teen

Subscribe to this list via RSS
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Of The Week: Chat with Sarah Henning (The Princess Will Save You), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

unnamed-_20200704-035529_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  Sarah Henning , YABC's Author of the Week!...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Tor Teen giveaway The Princess Will Save You Sarah Henning Author Of The Week
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Shilo Quetchenbach
I like the cover and the synopsis sounds like it could be great. I do like the Princess Bride...
Monday, 06 July 2020 20:47
Zachary Snyder
Book looks great! Look forward to reading it!
Monday, 06 July 2020 21:40
Davianna Nieto
The cover is absolutely gorgeous and the synopsis is intriguing.
Monday, 13 July 2020 18:26
  871 Hits
  13 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Chat with Django Wexler (City Of Stone and Silence), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

City-of-Stone-and-Silence



  Today we're excited to chat with Django Wexler author of City Of Stone and Silence. Read on for more about Django and his book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Django Wexler!      DJANGO WEXLER graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with degrees in creative writing and computer...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
City Of Stone and Silence Django Wexler Tor Teen Author Chat giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Brittany
Love the concept,and the cover reminds me a bit of the manga Blame! which I really love ... Read More
Sunday, 16 February 2020 10:53
Lily M.
Love how this cover was made, looks like a painting, and this book sounds like my kind of book. ... Read More
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 03:48
Debra Branigan
The cover looks great; it seems as if the sword is moving. The storyline line sounds action-packed. Thanks for sharing. Best wish... Read More
Sunday, 23 February 2020 17:29
  475 Hits
  8 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Chat with Kristen Simmons (Scammed), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

35162608._SY475_



  Today we're excited to chat with Kristen Simmons author of Scammed. Read on for more about Kristen and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Kristen Simmons!    KRISTEN SIMMONS is the author of the Article 5 series,  The Glass Arrow ,  Metaltown,  and  Pacifica .  She...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Scammed Kristen Simmons Tor Teen giveaway Author Chat
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Alex Colpitts
Reminds me a bit of Netflix thumbnails for some reason
Thursday, 06 February 2020 08:24
Colleen Burns
This book looks amazing! I don't much care for the cover though, I tend to like ones with illustrations more than real people thou... Read More
Saturday, 08 February 2020 16:54
Lauren
What an interesting trio on the cover. I like how the tables may be turned in this storyline, and she might not be fighting for th... Read More
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 10:42
  714 Hits
  10 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Spotlight on Echoes Between Us (Katie McGarry), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

45043529




Today we're excited to spotlight Echoes Between Us  by Katie McGarry.  Read on for more about Katie and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Katie McGarry!     KATIE MCGARRY is an award winning and critically acclaimed young adult novelist. The author of Only a Breath Apartand...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Tor Teen Excerpt Echoes Between Us Katie McGarry giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Angel Lambert
Omg I'm so excited for this one!!
Monday, 06 January 2020 17:10
Tammy VanScoy
I love McGarry's books. Her stories always grab and pull me in quickly. Looking forward to reading this one.
Wednesday, 08 January 2020 14:03
Brittany
So excited for this! The cover is absolutely stunning!
Tuesday, 14 January 2020 08:02
  1325 Hits
  11 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Andrew Fukuda (This Light Between Us), 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 Andrew Fukuda , YABC's Author of the...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
This Light Between Us Author Of The Week Tor Teen Andrew Fukuda giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Brittany
Sounds like an interesting read!
Tuesday, 14 January 2020 08:01
Alex Colpitts
Love this cover. Looks awesome.
Sunday, 19 January 2020 08:18
Penny Olson
The cover is inspiring and the story makes history real by involving relatable characters.
Wednesday, 22 January 2020 23:23
  927 Hits
  9 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Chat with Shannon Price (A Thousand Fires), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

9781250301994_FC



  Today we're excited to chat with Shannon Price author of A Thousand Fires Read on for more about Shannon and her book, plus an giveaway.         Meet Shannon Price! SHANNON PRICE is a proud Filipina-American and Bay Area native. She once led an a cappella group for...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Shannon Price A Thousand Fires Author Chat Tor Teen giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Dianna G.
I've seen this book cover all over Instagram lately! Very distinctive. I"m curious about the book synopsis. Are the Bears a gang... Read More
Thursday, 21 November 2019 16:12
Debra Branigan
The cover is bold and I absolutely love the storyline it sounds fantastic. I am interested in the gangs and "wars"? Thanks for sha... Read More
Sunday, 24 November 2019 19:42
Brittany
I've been seeing this everywhere on social media! Looks fantastic!
Monday, 02 December 2019 20:41
  969 Hits
  7 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Chat with Jennifer Armentrout (The Burning Shadow), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

24951850._SY475_



  Today we're excited to chat with Jennifer Armentrout author of The Burning Shadow.  Read on for more about Jennifer her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Jennifer Armentrout ! JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, iBooks, and international bestselling author of the Lux...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Author Chat giveaway Tor Teen Jennifer Armentrout The Burning Shadow
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent comment in this post
Emily
Jennifer L. Armentrout is probably one of my favorite authors! I love reading about the luxens
Monday, 30 September 2019 21:57
  2056 Hits
  1 Comment
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Spotlight on Stormrise (Jillian Boehme), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Canada Only)

43263815._SY475_



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 ! JILLIAN BOEHME is known to the online writing community as Authoress, hostess of Miss Snark’s First Victim, a blog for aspiring...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
Tor Teen Stormrise Jillian Boehme Spotlight giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent comment in this post
Lily M.
Loving this cover ???
Saturday, 24 August 2019 16:29
  1206 Hits
  1 Comment
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Of The Week: Chat with Cora Carmack (Rage), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

b2ap3_large_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 Cora Carmack , YABC's Author of the Week!!...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
giveaway Rage Tor Teen Cora Carmack Author Of The Week
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
Ava
This series looks so good!! I’m so excited to read it
Thursday, 20 June 2019 14:40
Lily M.
Love the covers for these books ?
Friday, 21 June 2019 23:47
Linda Leonard
Really like the cover and title. The clouds and fire do seem to invoke a storm brewing as well as the rage of a fire. Love how C... Read More
Sunday, 23 June 2019 09:35
  1413 Hits
  8 Comments
Beth Edwards, Blog Manager

Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Robert Cochran (The Sword and The Dagger), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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 Robert Cochran,  YABC's Author of the Week!!...
Continue reading
1
Tags:
Tor Teen Robert Cochran The Sword and The Dagger Author Of The Week giveaway
Tweet
Share on Pinterest
Recent Comments
John
Rousing tales of adventure and romance are always pretty good!
Monday, 08 April 2019 18:50
Stephanie Augustine, Staff Reviewer
this sounds so interesting!
Tuesday, 09 April 2019 07:40
Kacie
The cover immediately caught my eye. This sounds like it's going to be a great book!
Sunday, 14 April 2019 21:41
  1209 Hits
  7 Comments
    Previous    
1 2 3 4 5

FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

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 !       ...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

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!...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

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...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

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...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

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...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

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...
Posted in News & Updates
Read more

Latest Book Listings Added

Shoes aka My Life
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
It's Avery's senior year in high school, and she has...
Peppermint Post
Peppermint Post
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
'Twas the night before Christmas, when the North Pole's Peppermint...
Stolen from the Studio (Case Closed, #2)
Stolen from the Studio (Case Closed, #2)
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
Lauren Magaziner’s hilarious and high-stakes middle grade series gets a...
Pleasant Grove
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
What's outside Pleasant Grove? Welcome to Pleasant...
The Wizenard Series: Season One
The Wizenard Series: Season One
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
Reggie has never felt destined for greatness. He dreams about...
My High School Rebel Boyfriend
 
0.0
 
0.0 (0)
He’s a rebel with a cause… to make my...
TURBO Racers: Escape Velocity
TURBO Racers: Escape Velocity
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
The Fast and the Furious meets Transformers in the second...
Bread Lab!
Bread Lab!
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
It’s a sleepy Saturday morning for most people, but not...
A Thousand No's
A Thousand No's
 
3.5
 
0.0 (0)
This empowering picture book teaches readers that even great ideas...
Ronan Boyle and the Swamp of Certain Death (Ronan Boyle, #2)
Ronan Boyle and the Swamp of Certain Death (Ronan Boyle, #2)
 
4.0
 
0.0 (0)
The hilarious sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller,...
Sharko and Hippo
Sharko and Hippo
 
4.5
 
0.0 (0)
With tongue-twisty wordplay and escalating absurdity, this is a fall-down-funny...
The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter
The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
A LOVE POEM FROM A FATHER TO HIS TWO SONS,...
The Faithless Hawk (The Merciful Crow, #2)
The Faithless Hawk (The Merciful Crow, #2)
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
Kings become outcasts and lovers become foes in The Faithless...
Zora's Zucchini
Zora's Zucchini
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
The first zucchini of a summer garden is always exciting,...
Libby Loves Science
Libby Loves Science
 
4.5
 
0.0 (0)
Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, a companion...
The Hidden Rainbow
The Hidden Rainbow
 
5.0
 
0.0 (0)
All the colors of the rainbow are hidden in the...

Latest Member Reviews

Peppermint Post
Peppermint Post
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"PEPPERMINT POST is an adorable new story about Christmas and Santa. The Peppermint Post is the busiest post office in..."
Stolen from the Studio (Case Closed, #2)
Stolen from the Studio (Case Closed, #2)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"STOLEN FROM THE STUDIO is a fun middle grade mystery with a choose-your-own-adventure plot. Carlos travels with his mother, a..."
The Wizenard Series: Season One
The Wizenard Series: Season One
 
4.0
Elisha Jachetti, Staff ReviewerElisha Jachetti, Staff Reviewer
"THE WIZENARD SERIES: SEASON ONE is written by Wesley King and created by Kobe Bryant. The MG fantasy follows Reggie,..."
The Triumphant Tale of Pippa North
The Triumphant Tale of Pippa North
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE TRIUMPHANT TALE OF PIPPA NORTH combines magic and humor in a middle grade fantasy full of charm. Pippa is..."
TURBO Racers: Escape Velocity
TURBO Racers: Escape Velocity
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"TURBO RACERS: ESCAPE VELOCITY is a fast-paced, high-stakes adventure. Mace Blazer is a TURBOnaut, a high-speed vehicle racer. He recently..."
Bread Lab!
Bread Lab!
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"BREAD LAB! is a cute picture book that walks through the steps of making sourdough bread through the eyes of..."
A Thousand No's
A Thousand No's
 
3.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"A THOUSAND NO'S is a cute picture book about the way that feedback can change an idea. A girl has..."
Ronan Boyle and the Swamp of Certain Death (Ronan Boyle, #2)
Ronan Boyle and the Swamp of Certain Death (Ronan Boyle, #2)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"RONAN BOYLE AND THE SWAMP OF CERTAIN DEATH is a comedic middle grade fantasy that features a young boy on..."
Sharko and Hippo
Sharko and Hippo
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SHARKO AND HIPPO is a clever and comical book about two best friends who are going fishing for the day...."
The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter
The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE THING ABOUT BEES: A LOVE LETTER is an informative and gorgeously illustrated picture book about bees. The book describes..."
The Faithless Hawk (The Merciful Crow, #2)
The Faithless Hawk (The Merciful Crow, #2)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE FAITHLESS HAWK is one of my favorite reads of 2020. I laughed, I sighed, I cried, and this book..."
Zora's Zucchini
Zora's Zucchini
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ZORA'S ZUCCHINI is a delightful picture book that explores growing vegetables and sharing with neighbors. Zora is a little bored..."
Libby Loves Science
Libby Loves Science
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"LIBBY LOVES SCIENCE is a cute picture book that brings a love of science to all the fun of ice..."
The Hidden Rainbow
The Hidden Rainbow
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE HIDDEN RAINBOW is a delightful picture book that combines counting, colors, and nature in a beautiful exploration. Each page..."
The Places We Sleep
The Places We Sleep
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE PLACES WE SLEEP is a moving middle grade historical that takes place around 9/11. The book is written entirely..."
Dating Makes Perfect
Dating Makes Perfect
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"DATING MAKES PERFECT is a beautifully written YA contemporary romance that had me grinning from ear-to-ear. Winnie has two older..."
Chasing Starlight
Chasing Starlight
 
4.0
Paige Cee, Staff ReviewerPaige Cee, Staff Reviewer
"WHAT I LOVED: We think of the glitz, glamorous mega-stars, and classic movies when we think of the Golden Age..."
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
 
3.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Paola “Pao” Santiago loves science and hanging out with her best friends, Emma and Dante. She doesn’t love how superstitious..."
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"KAMALA AND MAYA'S BIG IDEA is a picture book based on a true story about pursuing your goals and doing..."
Harvey Holds His Own (The Harvey Stories, #2)
Harvey Holds His Own (The Harvey Stories, #2)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"HARVEY HOLDS HIS OWN is a contemporary middle grade told from three perspectives: Maggie, Harvey, and Austin. Maggie is starting..."