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There are several Editors (staff reviewers or Review Ninjas, if you will) at Young Adult Books Central, and they all have their own taste in books. While one might give a certain book 5 stars, another might only give it 3. We like that kind of diversity here, because we know...

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Meet Our Editors: Christina Franke

There are several Editors (staff reviewers) here at YABooksCentral.com, and they all have their own taste in books. While one might give a certain book 5 stars, another might only give it 3. We like that kind of diversity here, because we know every reader is different. Every reader's opinion is...

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Meet Our New Tween Reviewer, Zach!

At YABC, we're all about giving kids a voice. We believe getting kids talking about books is one of the most valuable things in the world. Being able to articulate how we feel about art, experiences, nature, literature — anything really! — is a master key that opens up a child's...

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Exclusive Trailer Reveal: Smailholm (C.L. Williams), Plus Giveaway! ~ (INT)

Today we're excited to share the trailer for Smailholm ! Read on for more about author C.L. Williams, and her book, plus the trailer & giveaway! Meet C.L. Williams ! Claire Williams ...

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Author Chat with Susann Cokal (Mermaid Moon), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Canada Only)

Today we're excited to chat with Susann Cokal author of Mermaid Moon. Read on for more about Susann and her book, plus an giveaway. Meet Susann Cokal! ...

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It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Puppetmaster's Apprentice (Lisa DeSelm), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Hi, YABCers! Today we're excited to celebrate the cover reveal for The Puppetmaster's Apprentice by Lisa DeSelm, releasing October 13th, 2020 from Page Street Publishing! &nb...

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Spotlight on Crave (Tracy Wolff), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to spotlight Crave by Tracy Wolff. Read on for more about Tracy and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway! Meet Tracy Wolff! &...

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Spotlight on The Oracle Code (Marieke Nijkamp), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

Today we're excited to spotlight The Oracle Code by Marieke Nijkamp. Read on for more about Marieke and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway! Meet Marieke Nijk...

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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Kathryn Purdie (Bone Crier's Moon), 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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Moonwalker

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So, you want to know about Jack Wilson? Here’s some...

Elysium Girls

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From a lush, dazzlingly original new voice in young adult...

The Lost Legends

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A plague. A prophecy. A centuries-long curse. All her...

In the Hall with the Knife

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A murderer could be around every corner in this...

Girls With Razor Hearts

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Come Tumbling Down (Wayward Children #5)

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The fifth installment in Seanan McGuire's award-winning, bestselling Wayward...

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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Exclusive Trailer Reveal: Smailholm (C.L. Williams), Plus Giveaway! ~ (INT)

Author Chat with Susann Cokal (Mermaid Moon), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Canada Only)

It's Live!! Cover Reveal: The Puppetmaster's Apprentice (Lisa DeSelm), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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