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Jamie Pacton author
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LUCKY GIRL by Jamie Pacton

I was so intrigued by the premise of Jamie Pacton's contemporary YA LUCKY GIRL that I had to feature it. Jamie Pacton also has a YA fantasy, THE VERMILLION EMPORIUM, with an expected publication date of November 1, 2022.   58,642,129.…
Lily Anderson
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SCOUT’S HONOR by Lily Anderson

Back in 2018, I was lucky to feature Lily Anderson's book NOT NOW, NOT EVER. She's great at penning YA paranormal horror, and ner newest book, SCOUT'S HONOR, is no exception: Sixteen-year-old Prudence Perry is a legacy Ladybird Scout, born…
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SQUAD by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Lisa Sterle

When I saw Maggie Tokuda-Hall talk about her YA Graphic Novel SQUAD on a panel, I had to feature it. She also has a new picture book, LOVE IN THE LIBRARY.   When Becca transfers to a high school in an elite San Francisco suburb, she’s…
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DIG TWO GRAVES by Gretchen McNeil

I saw Gretchen McNeil at this year's YALLWEST festival, and I also featured her here and here. She is one of today's best writers in YA horror and suspense, and her newest book, DIG TWO GRAVES, came out on April 26,2022: I did my part, BFF.…
Holly Goldberg Sloan
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THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM by Holly Goldberg Sloan

I have been a long-time fan of Holly Goldberg Sloan's books, including Counting by 7s and To Night Owl From Dogfish. When I heard the premise of her newest Middle Grade book, THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, I had to feature it. Have a look:   It's…
Aminah Mae Safi
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TRAVELERS ALONG THE WAY by Aminah Mae Safi

I love Aminah Mae Safi's contemporary novels, which I featured here, here and here. TRAVELERS ALONG THE WAY: A ROBIN HOOD REMIX is her first fantasy adventure story. Have a look:   Jerusalem, 1192. The Third Crusade rages on. Rahma…
Robin Roe
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DARK ROOM ETIQUETTE by Robin Roe

I featured Robin Roe's debut, A LIST OF CAGES, back in 2018. Her newest book, DARK ROOM ETIQUETTE is set to come out on October 11, 2022, and I seriously can't wait for it: SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD SAYERS WAYTE HAS EVERYTHING. Popularity,…
Raquel Marie
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OPHELIA AFTER ALL by Racquel Marie

When I first heard the premise of OPHELIA AFTER ALL, I had to feature it. This heartwarming contemporary YA follows queer Cuban-Irish American teenager Ophelia Rojas and as she rediscovers herself during her senior year in high school. Libraries…
Rosiee Thor
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FIRE BECOMES HER by Rosiee Thor

Back in 2019, I featured Rosiee Thor's queer science-fantasy novel, TARNISHED ARE THE STARS. Their newest book, FIRE BECOMES HER, features queer platonic relationships as well as aro/ace spectrum characters.   Flare is power. With…
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THANKS, CARISSA, FOR RUINING MY LIFE by Dallas Woodburn

In early 2020, I featured Dallas Woodburn's YA novel, The Best Week that Never Happened. Her newest title, THANKS, CARISSA, FOR RUINING MY LIFE, has a really great narrative tone. It officially debuted on February 8, 2022:   Brad…