Sponsored by the Young Adult debuts of the Class of 2k21: 18 MG and YA authors debuting in 2021.
Instant NYT Bestseller WINGS OF EBONY: “A Black girl’s journey to reclaim her magic from forces determined to destroy her.” Nicola Yoon
WE ARE THE FIRE: Children are stolen and forced to serve in the army as magical fire-wielding soldiers.
LIKE HOME: “A touching coming-of-age story…for audiences looking for titles like The Hate U Give and Dear Martin.” SLJ starred review
I THINK I LOVE YOU: Two girls start as rivals but after a twist of events, end up falling for one another.
SING ME FORGOTTEN: “A deliciously magical feminist twist on The Phantom of the Opera.” Kester Grant
Hey friends!
I hope your last week of May is treating you well, and you’re ready to dive headlong into summer. I know I am! I can’t wait for afternoons spent reading in a hammock and trips to the beach. We’ve got a great batch of news, new releases, and new paperbacks to stuff in your summer tote–let’s dive in!
News
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Peacock is snagging all of the new YA adaptations! Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard is the latest property to be optioned, with Elizabeth Banks attached to direct and co-star!
The adaptation of Walter Dean Myers’ book Monster is finally available to stream on Netflix!
Get your first look at the new book by Dhonielle Clayton and Sonia Charaipotra!
Love, Victor season 2 trailer dropped! Look for the new season on Hulu on June 11!
New Books
Aetherbound by E.K. Johnstone
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Burn It All Down by Nicholas DiDomozio
Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar (a Book Riot contributor!)
The Hollow Inside by Brooke Lauren Davis
The Immortal Game by Talia Rothschild and A. C. Harvey
The Ivies by Alexa Donne
Kiss and Repeat by Heather Truett
Misfit in Love by S.K. Ali
Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth
Pumpkin by Julie Murphy
Sister of the Bollywood Bride by Nandini Bajpai
A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia
Sixteen Scandals by Sophie Jordan
Spells Trouble by P.C. and Kristin Cast
Tremendous Thing by Susin Nielsen
Words Composed of Sea and Sky by Erica George
New in Paperback
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The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
Camp by L.C. Rosen
Court of Miracles by Kester Grant
Every time a Rainbow Dies by Rita Williams Garcie (reissue)
Faith: Taking Flight by Julie Murphy
Girls Save the World in This One by Ash Parsons
Hunted by the Sky by Tanaz Bhathena
Jumped by Rita Williams-Garcia (reissue)
My Summer of Love and Misfortune by Lindsey Wong
No Laughter Here by Rita Williams-Garcia (reissue)
On Book Riot
Grab some diverse new contemporary YA romances!
These 5 YA books have been turned into comics!
I talked about working class teens in YA on Hey YA: Extra Credit.
We’ve got a giveaway for a chance to win an iPad Mini! Enter here.
Happy reading!
Tirzah
Thank you to the Young Adult debuts of the Class of 2k21 for making this newsletter possible!
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