Tag: contemporary

Greek Gods and Goddesses as Young Adult Books

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The recent release of the Disney+ television series Percy Jackson and the Olympians has reinvigorated enthusiasm for Greek mythology among fans of all ages. The series (both book and television)

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5 AAPI Authors To Check Out This May

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Since May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I have compiled a list of five young adult authors to check out who are either of AAPI background or whose

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Seven Percent of Ro Devereux | Ellen O’Clover

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Seven Percent of Ro Devereux by Ellen O’Clover Out now from HarperTeen; 320 pages Content Warning: Parent abandonment, attempted sexual assault, strong language, underage drinking, character dying of cancer, death

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Being Mary Bennet | JC Petterson

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Being Mary Bennet by JC Petterson Coming Out March 15, 2022 from HarperTeen; 384 pages About the Author: “J.C. Peterson lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, two small sons,

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A Closer Look at Bisexual Representation in YA Fiction

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Spoilers ahead for: Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar, Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, Some Girls Do by Jennifer Dugan, and The Rise of Kyoshi

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Instructions for Dancing | Nicola Yoon

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Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon Coming June 1, 2021 from Delacorte Press; 304 pages Content Warnings: Divorce, infidelity, strong language, death of a loved one, depression, intimate scenes About

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