Tag: ya lit

If We Were a Movie | Zakiya N. Jamal

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If We Were a Movie coming April 22nd, 2025 from HarperTeen; 322 pages Content Warning: Loss of a parent, death About the Author: “Zakiya N. Jamal was born in Queens,

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The Scariest Tropes in YA Literature

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Happy Halloween! In the spirit of the spookiest holiday, I wanted to acknowledge my fear of some of the most common tropes in YA literature. From romantic charades to a

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How to Judge a Book By Its Cover

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I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase “never judge a book by its cover,” and perhaps that is sometimes for the best. However, most of us would be lying if

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YA reads to channel your inner Rory Gilmore this fall

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It’s less than 90 degrees here in Tucson (most days) which means it’s time for cozy sweaters, yummy fall drinks, and my annual Gilmore Girls rewatch. And with this show

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My Favorite Fantasy Worlds

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As a child and even now in adulthood, fantasy has remained my favorite genre, making up the majority of my most beloved books. The magic, the worldbuilding, and the creativity

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Aisle Nine | Ian X. Cho

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Aisle Nine coming September 24th, 2024 from HarperCollins; 272 pages  Content Warning: Death, violence, gore and blood, discussion of parental deaths, foul language About the Author: “Ian X. Cho lives

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