young adult

Kindle Unlimited Book Recommendations for the Cash-Strapped Student

Reading on a budget has never been easier!…

August 24, 2022

manuscript of Jennifer Lynn Barnes Inheritance Games novel The Final Gambit

‘The Final Gambit’ Will Remind Us Why We Love Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ Characters

The release of the final book in the ‘Inheritance Games' trilogy will wrap up the stories of Barnes’ beloved characters.…

May 24, 2022

in article about lgbtq+ young adult novels, a melting pot of young adults from all nationalities and sexes waiting a board a train.

Young Adult Novels Provide the Perfect Channel for LGBTQ+ Voices

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

The genre is once again setting precedents for others to follow.…

February 24, 2022

An illustration of the singer Lorde for an article about her album "Melodrama."

Lorde’s ‘Melodrama’ Is the Anthem for 20s Angst

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

Her sophomore album defined a generation. Now fans are anxiously waiting for more of her reassuring lyrics.…

November 8, 2020

Kingdom of Back, illustrated by Ellen Budell

Marie Lu’s ‘The Kingdom of Back’ Is a Story of the Lost Talents of History

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is likely the most famous composer ever, but did you know he had an older sister who was just as talented as he was?…

September 29, 2020

The New ‘Artemis Fowl’ Movie Falls Short of Expectations

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

Despite a big budget and an all-star cast, the long-awaited film adaptation of the beloved book series has disappointed both fans and critics.…

July 22, 2020

Illustration by Elizabeth Wong of a penguin rereading a book indoors

Why Everyone Is Rereading Their Favorite Books in Quarantine

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

During stressful times like these, it's reassuring to return to old, beloved stories instead of forging into the new and unknown.…

May 21, 2020

A copy of the young adult book They Both Die at the End

5 Underrated Young Adult Books That You Might Not Have Heard Of

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

They might not be getting big movie or TV adaptations, but they might just become your new favorites.…

May 15, 2020

‘Call Down the Hawk’ Is Perhaps Stiefvater’s Worst Book Yet

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

Exciting storytelling has been replaced with long-winding exposition in the young adult author's latest novel.…

December 9, 2019

Is V.E. Schwab This Generation’s Neil Gaiman?

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

Whether she’s writing as V.E. Schwab or Victoria Schwab, her wide range of books are always worth the read.…

October 10, 2019

Will YA Adaptations Ever Make It Big Again?

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

It looks like 'The Hunger Games' might have been the end YA's era of film dominance.…

October 4, 2018

4 Things Fans Can Expect from Scott Westerfeld’s Upcoming ‘Impostors’

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Can the YA author do his beloved 'Uglies' series justice after 13 years?…

August 15, 2018

7 of the Best John Green-esque YA Novels

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Can anything really compare to the heartbreaking masterpiece that is 'The Fault in Our Stars' though?…

August 11, 2018

Could ‘Hush Hush’ Be the New ‘Twilight?’

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Who needs sparkly vampires when you've got handsome, brooding angels?…

August 3, 2018

4 Black Women Tearing It Up in YA Literature

Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

Because representation matters, even in fictional teen romances.…

May 30, 2018

You Need to Read These 5 Books Written by Inspiring YA Authors

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Writers learn from each other, so if you want to write young adult books, read the works of these YA authors for inspiration.…

March 9, 2018

3 Upcoming YA Movie Adaptations You’ll Need to Go See in Theaters

Cherie Litvin, Binghamton University

Here are the most anticipated Y.A. novel-to-movie adaptations.…

September 22, 2017

5 Problems with YA Literature and How to Fix Them

Otis Roffman, Beloit College

Young adult books have been a disappointing echo chamber since 'The Hunger Games,' mostly because authors are underestimating their readers.…

July 12, 2017

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