Margaret Peterson Haddix’s latest sci-fi infused thriller is as thought-provoking as it is page-turning. Exploring themes of friendship, identity and privilege, The School for Whatnots is a twisty mystery sure to please young readers. Keep reading to find out what Margaret Peterson Haddix loves about Kids’ books about friendship.
Explore the stories behind the young adult books you love with the B&N YA Podcast. Join host Melissa Albert, editor of the B&N Teen Blog and bestselling author of The Hazel Wood, as she sits down with fellow YA authors to talk about books, life, their teen years, their pop cultural obsessions, and how they came […]
It’s been a beautiful couple of years for LGBTQ Middle Grade novels, and it isn’t just because the number of titles being published per year have gone way up. The books themselves are wonderfully written, touching, and blend the experiences of questioning and coming out with stories of family, friendship, growth, economic hardship, mental health, […]
For many parts of the country, February brings cold winds, gray skies, and the desire to hide indoors until spring. If you’re one of the many wishing for warmer temperatures and the return of that yellow orb in the sky, at least pick up a few of these new February releases to keep you company […]