Author: Gwen Shetlar

Gwen is a student at the University of Arizona majoring in English and Creative Writing. With a passion for literature, she is pursuing a career in publishing. She loves reading most genres, visiting local bookstores, and checking out nearby Little Free Libraries. Other than book-related activities, she enjoys watching TV with her family and cat.

Devil’s Advocate | Amanda DeWitt

October 1, 2026 0 Comments

Devil’s Advocate coming October 20th, 2026 from Peachtree Teen; 320 pages Content Warning: Profanity About the Author: “Amanda DeWitt is an author and collector of hobbies, including costume sewing and

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Hearts on the Table | Susan Metallo

September 18, 2026 0 Comments

Hearts on the Table coming September 22nd, 2026 from Candlewick Press; 464 pages Content Warning: Homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, ableism, death About the Author: “I am a neurodivergent author and youth

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Innovation in Young Adult Fiction

September 3, 2026 0 Comments

Young adult (YA) fiction has a history of innovation, from when librarian Margaret Scoggin renamed her library journal column to Books for Young Adults in 1944 to when S. E.

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Why Readers Don’t Always Agree on the Characteristics of Young Adult Fiction

August 20, 2026 0 Comments

I’ve noticed that the young adult (YA) category of fiction can cause confusion and disagreement among readers, starting with its name and the fact that it’s intended for people aged

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Local Gods | Melinda Salisbury

August 4, 2026 0 Comments

Local Gods coming August 4th, 2026 from Sarah Barley Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; 384 pages Content Warning: Violence, kidnapping, murder About the Author: “Melinda Salisbury is the

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