Young Adult Literature Examiner

TBRP, Book Review: "Struts and Frets"

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:53:00 -0700

I received this great book in March and was told to read it because it's the new 'Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist.' I enjoyed the Shakespearean reference of 'Struts and Frets,' and since Jon Skovron is a fellow Word Ninja, I felt compelled to dive ...

TBRP, Book Review: "Love You, Hate You, Miss You."

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:26:43 -0700

I've reviewed Elizabeth Scott before and I LOVE her. She's a fabulous storyteller that makes me feel more than any other author could. I have to say, however, this book wasn't my favorite, but I still recommend people to give it a shot. Here's what t...

TBRP, Book Review: "Repossessed"

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:37:55 -0700

My sixteen year old brother gave me this book to read by A.M. Jenkins. He thought it was really funny and I thought I would give it a shot. I'm glad I did. Some of the moments in this book are FABULOUS. But first, to give you an idea of what this boo...

November YA Releases

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:04:46 -0700

Check out these new releases that will gracing the shelves all through November! Courtesy of Yalit.comNovember 1stHow to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation: Simone ElkelesStruts & Frets: Jon SkovronFreaks and Revelations: Davida Wills HurwinDevious...

Publisher's Weekly. What do teens really want?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:46:28 -0700

Check out the latest article from Publisher's weekly that give a breakdown on teen buying habits and the genres that are the hottest sellers. :-)The image below is from the article and courtesy of Publisher's weekly.www.publishersweekly.com/article/C...

Author Bio: John Green

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:59:39 -0700

Name: John Green Website: http://www.sparksflyup.com Booklist: Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper TownsCurrently Living in: Indianapolis, IndianaInformation for John's Website verbatim: John's first novel, Looking for Al...

TBRP, Book Review: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days"

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:14:07 -0700

I know this is younger than my normal readership, but I wanted to try something fun. Not to mention, I was curious as to what the big deal was with Jeff Kinney's 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid.' Why did so many ten year old boys beg their mothers to take them...

TBRP, Book Review: "Along for the Ride"

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:58:34 -0700

I haven't read a Sarah Dessen book since I reviewed "Lock and Key," which makes sense since "Along for the Ride" just came out, but that's besides the point. I thought I'd do another Sarah read since I felt the need to dive into s...

October Book Releases

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:48:40 -0700

October 6, 2009Fire: Kristin CashoreThe Ex Games (Simon Romantic Comedies): Jennifer EcholsThe Van Alen Legacy (Blue Bloods): Melissa De La CruzEx-Mas: Kate BrianThe Maze Runner: James DashnerBad Apple: Laura RubyBeautiful: Amy ReedHow Beautiful the ...

Banned Books Blogs

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:24:19 -0700

Banned Books Week ended on the third this year, but it left a lasting impression on readers and authors alike. Here are some author blogs that dedicated atleast one or two posts to Banned Books Week, encouraging teens to support controversial and tho...

Blogfest

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:24:41 -0700

Check out Blogfest this week where your favorite YA authors answer questions about their books, their life, and more!

Banned Books Week

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:45:45 -0700

We are officially celebrating banned books week! Check out the Banned Books website for more information on fabulously generation changing novels that were banned. The site has great information about what you can do to prevent censorship and ce...

Consumerism in the YA Novel

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:40:19 -0700

I loved this post today on author Mitali Perkin's blog about the consumerism in the YA novel. Check it out here.

In the news: Philly libraries, YA best book lists, YA awards, and vampires

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:55:51 -0700

There are a lot of things going on in the news, so I decided to compile a top five list of current happenings that may affect young adult readers. I have to thank author Mitali Perkins for constantly tweeting these new updates. She's a goddess at kee...

TBRP, Book Review: "Defining Twilight: Vocabulary Workbook for Unlocking the SAT, ACT, GED, & SSAT"

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:55:32 -0700

"Defining Twilight: Vocabulary Workbook for Unlocking the SAT, ACT, GED, and SSAT" by Brian Leaf is everywhere. I mean, EVERYWHERE. There are panel shelves in bookstores that sport the cover, tables with this book propped in the middle of i...

TBRP, Book Review: "Two Way Street"

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:11:37 -0700

I saw Lauren Barnholdt at 'Teen Author Carnival' in March. I knew that she was one of the few Young Adult Author in her twenties so to support my fellow young authors, I picked up her book 'Two Way Street.' I heard some great stuff about it and could...

TBRP, Book Review: "Surface Tension"

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:32:33 -0700

I'm not big on 'guy books' but I figured that I'd add this one to my list because it sounded interesting. In the end, I was really impressed. I think my slight indifference has more to do with the fact that it wasn't my type of book than any dislike ...

September YA Book Releases

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:59:27 -0700

September 1, 2009The Tear Collector: Patrick JonesAsh: Malinda Lo Soulstice (The Devouring): Simon HoltHannah (Daughters Of The Sea): Kathryn LaskyThe Sweetheart of Prosper County: Jill S. Alexander The Miles Between: Mary E. Pearson Catching Fire (H...

CBS Shuns Gossip Girl (2007 Video)

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:41:32 -0700

I just found this. GASP.

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YALSA Teens Top Ten

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:04:24 -0700

Don't forget to vote for your YALSA teens top 10 for 2009! I wrote a report about the YALSA best 2009 nominations. The nominations were narrowed down to 25 and now, you can choose your top ten. Vote soon because the voting thing ends September 18th! ...