11 Authors Discuss Casual Racism, Healing, and More in November’s YA Open Mic
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The…
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Coming Out Is Complicated In These YA Books
Every year on October 11 we celebrate National Coming Out Day, a 28-year-old holiday that encourages LGBTQ+ people to come…
11 Authors Discuss Dealing with Depression, Being Mixed Race, and More on September’s YA Open Mic
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The…
6 Back to School Reads that Get High School Right
Consider this my farewell-to-high-school post. I’m writing it the day before I leave for my freshman year of college—not least…
Mia Siegert’s Jerkbait Explores Ableism and Homophobia in Hockey and Society
Mia Siegert’s debut YA novel, Jerkbait, is an intensely personal work. On the surface, this might seem strange to say:…
10 Authors Discuss The Goonies, Running Away From Home, and More in August’s YA Open Mic
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The…
11 YA Authors Discuss the Role of Faith in Their Lives
When sweeping generalizations are made about faith communities, the human stories of those whose grew up in various religious traditions are erased. Today,…
6 Must-Read YA Books for Mr. Robot Fans
It is impossible to discuss Season 1 of USA Network’s Mr. Robot without unleashing a wave of expletives, so let…
15 Authors Discuss Name Changes, Diversity in Literature, and More in July’s YA Open Mic
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The…
14 YA Books About LGBTQ People of Color
Even as queer characters have begun to proliferate in YA literature, LGBTQ+ teens of color continue to be underserved—these characters are…
11 Authors Discuss Michael Jackson, Being Undocumented, and More in June’s YA Open Mic
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The…
16 Authors Discuss Black Lives Matter, Anxiety, and More in May’s YA Open Mic
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The…
12 Authors Discuss Teen Pregnancy, Body Image, and More in April’s YA Open Mic
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The…
Meet Three More of the LGBTQ+ Authors Who Are Revolutionizing YA Literature
This is part two in B&N’s two-part spotlight on six incredible LGBTQ+ authors currently writing YA. This post highlights Meredith Russo, Adam Silvera, and Sara Farizan.…
Meet the LGBTQ+ Authors Who Are Revolutionizing YA Literature
Queer YA is having a moment. Walk into any Barnes & Noble and you’ll find an array of bestselling LGBTQ+ novels on the shelves.…
9 YA Authors Discuss Music, Chronic Illness, and More in March’s YA Open Mic
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The…
16 YA Authors Discuss Eating Disorders, Family, and More in February’s YA Open Mic
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The…
14 YA Authors Discuss Relationships, Addiction, and More in January YA Open Mic
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The…
7 YA Book Recs For Netflix Fans
Netflix is having a great year. New shows like Jessica Jones (don’t miss our list of books for Jessica Jones…
10 Authors Discuss Asexuality, Immigration, and More on December’s YA Open Mic
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The…