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Meet Our Editors: Megan Kelly

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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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Christina Franke, Staff
Parks and Rec! YES! I may or may not be completely in love with Ben. ... Read More
Wednesday, 23 January 2013 15:14
YABC
I LOVE Ben. He's such a hot nerd. ;-)
Thursday, 24 January 2013 20:19
Anatea
Oh, I loved 21 Jump Street!!
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Meet Our Editors: Christina Franke

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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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Jen
1) This is great! 2) I hate meatloaf too! *high fives you* 3) MAKE an event to wear that Calvin Klein ballgown if you have too! ... Read More
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 16:45
YABC
I've just seen this site and want to delve into it further.
Monday, 26 November 2012 18:59
YABC
the NOTEBOOK was depressing. I never finished it
Thursday, 03 January 2013 00:40
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Meet Our New Tween Reviewer, Zach!

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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Yay Zach!! Great job on your reviews.
Tuesday, 02 October 2012 11:18
Jen
Great job Zach!
Tuesday, 02 October 2012 11:31
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This is all kinds of awesome!
Tuesday, 02 October 2012 12:58
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FEATURED GIVEAWAYS

Giveaway: Golden Dreg Boy Series (D.K. Dailey) ~ (US Only)
   Golden Dreg Boy Series (US Only) by: D.K. Dailey Release Date: July 2nd, 2020 Publisher: Tillable Ground Dreams       About The Book 2 Prequels: Golden Dreg Boy, Prequel, T...
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Giveaway: The Meanest of Meanies (Kristin Hensley & Jen Smedley) ~ (US Only)
The Meanest of Meanies (US Only) by: Kristin Hensley & Jen Smedley Release Date: March 23rd, 2021 Publisher: Harpercollins       About the Book From the beloved New York Times bests...
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Top 5 Things To Love About Chicago! + Win a Copy of The Losers at the Center of the Galaxy (Mary Winn Heider) ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight The Losers at the Center of the Galaxy  by Mary Winn Heider.  Read on for more about Mary and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!      ...
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Author Chat with Mark Crilley (My Last Summer With Cass), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Mark Crilley author of My Last Summer With Cass.  Read on for more about Mark, his book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Mark Cril...
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Spotlight on Bloom (Nicola Skinner), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight Bloom  by Nicola Skinner.  Read on for more about Nicola and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!        Meet Nicola Skinner !   ...
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Author Chat with John Peragine (Max and the Spice Thieves), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with John Peragine  Read on for more about John, his book, plus a giveaway!           Meet John Peragine !  John Peragine is ...
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Latest Book Listings Added

Take Me Home: Waters of the World
Take Me Home: Waters of the World
 
5.0
 
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Bite-sized facts about bodies of water from around the globe,...
This Is My America
This Is My America
 
5.0
 
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The Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching...
Colors in Nature
Colors in Nature
 
4.0
 
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Magnificent, hand-painted illustrations by a rising star of Czech watercolor...
Welcome to Arizona
Welcome to Arizona
 
4.0
 
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Welcome to Arizona! We're glad you're here! Introducing a new...
I Don't Want to Go to School
I Don't Want to Go to School
 
3.5
 
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It's Mouse's first day of school. It's Dinosaur's first day...
Counting Down with You
Counting Down with You
 
5.0
 
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In this sparkling and romantic YA debut, a reserved Bangladeshi...
There's No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods
There's No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods
 
5.0
 
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From hot dogs and hamburgers to ice cream and pizza,...
The Light of Days Young Readers’ Edition: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos
The Light of Days Young Readers’ Edition: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos
 
5.0
 
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As their communities were being destroyed, groups of Jewish women...
In Deeper Waters
In Deeper Waters
 
4.3
 
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A young prince must rely on a mysterious stranger to...
Paint by Sticker Kids: Outer Space
Paint by Sticker Kids: Outer Space
 
4.5
 
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Blast off into outer space with this mess-free sticker craft!...
These Feathered Flames (These Feathered Flames, #1)
These Feathered Flames (These Feathered Flames, #1)
 
5.0
 
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When twin heirs are born in Tourin, their fates are...
The Mother of Monsters
The Mother of Monsters
 
4.5
 
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Mischievous Ntombi is not at all afraid of the fearsome...
Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail: A Story from Chile
Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail: A Story from Chile
 
4.5
 
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Brave young Pedro faces monsters and greedy guards when he...
What Beauty There Is
What Beauty There Is
 
5.0
 
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What Beauty There Is is Cory Anderson's stunning YA...
Baseball Baby
Baseball Baby
 
5.0
 
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This original board book series, which begins with America's favorite...
I Am Not a Penguin
I Am Not a Penguin
 
4.0
 
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This hilarious story of a pangolin with an identity crisis...

Latest Member Reviews

Take Me Home: Waters of the World
Take Me Home: Waters of the World
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"TAKE ME HOME: WATERS OF THE WORLD is an engaging nonfiction picture book that teaches basics and fun facts about..."
This Is My America
This Is My America
 
5.0
Paige Cee, Staff ReviewerPaige Cee, Staff Reviewer
"WHAT I LOVED: Tracy's family is an outsider in multiple ways in their Texas town: they're one of the..."
Colors in Nature
Colors in Nature
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"COLORS IN NATURE is a beautifully illustrated book of art that features animals and plants. The book walks through each..."
Welcome to Arizona
Welcome to Arizona
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"WELCOME TO ARIZONA is a simple, fun travel guide picture book for children about the state. The book covers fun..."
I Don't Want to Go to School
I Don't Want to Go to School
 
3.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"I DON'T WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL features Dinosaur and Mouse, who are both scared of their first day of..."
Counting Down with You
Counting Down with You
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"COUNTING DOWN WITH YOU is a heart-wrenching and visceral YA contemporary read. Karina (Myra is her familial name) is a..."
The Light of Days Young Readers’ Edition: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos
The Light of Days Young Readers’ Edition: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos
 
5.0
Kim Baccellia, Staff ReviewerKim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer
"What worked: This is one gut-wrenching, powerful collection of stories of young Jewish women Resistance fighters in Hitler's Ghettos. The..."
There's No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods
There's No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods
 
5.0
Karen Yingling, Staff ReviewerKaren Yingling, Staff Reviewer
"While I was familiar with most of the information in the book, due to apparently all too frequent deep..."
Fate Calling
Fate Calling
 
5.0
Cindy Ray Hale, Staff ReviewerCindy Ray Hale, Staff Reviewer
"Fate Calling by Lindsay Grace is a beautifully written fae fantasy about a young human girl named Aislinn and a..."
Reign of Secrets
Reign of Secrets
 
3.8
Cindy Ray Hale, Staff ReviewerCindy Ray Hale, Staff Reviewer
"What worked: The magical aspect of this book had me turning pages quickly. It was easy to read and..."
In Deeper Waters
In Deeper Waters
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"IN DEEPER WATERS is an intriguing and fast-paced YA fantasy. Tal is the fourth of five royal children in a..."
Paint by Sticker Kids: Outer Space
Paint by Sticker Kids: Outer Space
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"PAINT BY STICKER KIDS: OUTER SPACE is another fun collection of paint-by-sticker images with an outer space theme. The book..."
These Feathered Flames (These Feathered Flames, #1)
These Feathered Flames (These Feathered Flames, #1)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THESE FEATHERED FLAMES is an enchanting YA fantasy about sisterhood, power, and destiny. When twins are born in the royal..."
The Mother of Monsters
The Mother of Monsters
 
4.5
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"‘The Mother of Monsters’ by Fran Parnell, illustrated by Sophie Fatus, tells the story of Ntombi, the chief's daughter. She..."
Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail: A Story from Chile
Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail: A Story from Chile
 
4.5
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"‘Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail’ by Fran Parnell, illustrated by Sophie Fatus, is great for younger elementary readers and anyone who..."
Baseball Baby
Baseball Baby
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"BASEBALL BABY is a delightful board book about baseball. The book begins with heading to the park to play baseball..."
I Am Not a Penguin
I Am Not a Penguin
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"I AM NOT A PENGUIN is a silly picture book that manages to teach young readers about pangolins. A pangolin..."
Sam Can't Sleep
Sam Can't Sleep
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SAM CAN'T SLEEP is a fun picture book read that introduces the concept of nocturnal animals. It's nighttime, and all..."
Welcome to California
Welcome to California
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"WELCOME TO CALIFORNIA is a fun picture book of facts about the state. It covers topics from the state capitol..."
The Other Side of Perfect
The Other Side of Perfect
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE OTHER SIDE OF PERFECT is an engrossing YA contemporary about loss, grief, moving on, friendship, and sisterhood. Alina has..."