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Author Discusses Development of Her YA Novel
Author Gitty Daneshvari discusses how her YA novel School of Fear evolved - and will keep evolving - after Warner Brothers optioned its film rights.
book proposal • gitty daneshvari • school of fear • film business • warner brothers
Author Gitty Daneshvari discusses how her YA novel School of Fear evolved - and will keep evolving - after Warner Brothers optioned its film rights.
book proposal • gitty daneshvari • school of fear • film business • warner brothers
Izzy Willy Nilly by Cynthia Voight
Cynthia Voight has the unique talent to allure readers. She drags the reader into her fictional landscape and encourages their imaginations to take flight.
izzy willy nilly cyntiha voight • voight young adult novels • voight ya novels • ya novels on teenage crisis and recovery • izzy willy nilly newbury award
Cynthia Voight has the unique talent to allure readers. She drags the reader into her fictional landscape and encourages their imaginations to take flight.
izzy willy nilly cyntiha voight • voight young adult novels • voight ya novels • ya novels on teenage crisis and recovery • izzy willy nilly newbury award
M.T. Anderson's YA Novel Feed
This novel poses important questions to both the young and old of today's generation while remaining interesting to those readers not interested in ambiguous writing.
m.t. anderson feed • feed novel • feed book • m.t. anderson • young adult fiction
This novel poses important questions to both the young and old of today's generation while remaining interesting to those readers not interested in ambiguous writing.
m.t. anderson feed • feed novel • feed book • m.t. anderson • young adult fiction
Newbery Winner YA Novel Catherine Called Birdy
Karen Cushman's award winning (Newbery Honor) debut book, Catherine Called Birdy depicts the life of Catherine "Birdy" through her diary in the year 1290.
catherine called birdy • karen cushmans award winning debut book • karen cusman newbury award • karen cushman 13th century • challenging society in catherine called birdy
Karen Cushman's award winning (Newbery Honor) debut book, Catherine Called Birdy depicts the life of Catherine "Birdy" through her diary in the year 1290.
catherine called birdy • karen cushmans award winning debut book • karen cusman newbury award • karen cushman 13th century • challenging society in catherine called birdy
The Cat Ate My Gymsuit
The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, by Paula Danzinger, features a protagonist who learns of the societal consequences for standing up for what she believes in.
paula danzinger • ya novel review • cat ate my gymsuit • 1974 debut novel • teen fiction
The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, by Paula Danzinger, features a protagonist who learns of the societal consequences for standing up for what she believes in.
paula danzinger • ya novel review • cat ate my gymsuit • 1974 debut novel • teen fiction
Analyze Books to Write Well
Analyzing a book to find techniques that work requires more than just enjoying the story. Here are tips to find real-life applications of all the advice for write
analyzing books • writing techniques • tips on writing • genre writing • how to write books
Analyzing a book to find techniques that work requires more than just enjoying the story. Here are tips to find real-life applications of all the advice for write
analyzing books • writing techniques • tips on writing • genre writing • how to write books
Interview With Debut Author Julie Day
Julie Day sets out on a quest to encourage healthy living in children and teens with her magical adventure novel, Rosie and the Sick School.
rosie and the sick school • julie day • pegasus publishing • teen exercise • teen healthy eating
Julie Day sets out on a quest to encourage healthy living in children and teens with her magical adventure novel, Rosie and the Sick School.
rosie and the sick school • julie day • pegasus publishing • teen exercise • teen healthy eating
Review of The Forest of Hands and Teeth
This bleak zombie apocalypse novel is proof that young adult literature can be just as poignant, terrifying, and at times, beautiful as anything on the adult bookshelves.
the-forest-of-hands-and-teeth • carrie-ryan • the-dead-tossed-waves • horror • ya
This bleak zombie apocalypse novel is proof that young adult literature can be just as poignant, terrifying, and at times, beautiful as anything on the adult bookshelves.
the-forest-of-hands-and-teeth • carrie-ryan • the-dead-tossed-waves • horror • ya
YA Books Gaining Adult Readers
With the popularity of the Gossip Girl, It Girl and the Clique series, young adult books are becoming more widely read by adults, for their racy content and unique style.
ya books attracting adult readers • ya book sales increase • ya books popularity among adults • ya novels and chick lit • ya books appeal to adult readers
With the popularity of the Gossip Girl, It Girl and the Clique series, young adult books are becoming more widely read by adults, for their racy content and unique style.
ya books attracting adult readers • ya book sales increase • ya books popularity among adults • ya novels and chick lit • ya books appeal to adult readers
Young Adult Novel Guidelines
Is your book a middle-grade or young adult novel? What themes are appropriate? Can you use cuss words? Here are some tips to write for this age group.
young adult novels • ya novels • childrens books • writing ya fiction • writing teen fiction
Is your book a middle-grade or young adult novel? What themes are appropriate? Can you use cuss words? Here are some tips to write for this age group.
young adult novels • ya novels • childrens books • writing ya fiction • writing teen fiction
Book Review – If I Stay by Gayle Forman
One snowy morning, a car accident turns Mia's life upside down, leading her to question her assumptions about family, friendship and the importance of belonging.
ya novel with themes about family belonging and ac • if i stay • gayle forman • class discussion topics • plot summary
One snowy morning, a car accident turns Mia's life upside down, leading her to question her assumptions about family, friendship and the importance of belonging.
ya novel with themes about family belonging and ac • if i stay • gayle forman • class discussion topics • plot summary
Native American Teens in Fiction
A very determined teen makes a difficult choice in 2007 National Book Award Winner illustrated YA novel
sherman alexie • the absolutely true diary of a part-time indian • national book award • reservation • american indian
A very determined teen makes a difficult choice in 2007 National Book Award Winner illustrated YA novel
sherman alexie • the absolutely true diary of a part-time indian • national book award • reservation • american indian
Book Review – It's Yr Life by Deckert and Bancks
Two teens, one in Australia and one in the US, teamed together for a school assignment think that they have nothing in common, until they have no-one else they can trust.
its yr life • youth fiction • tempany deckert • tristan bancks • mac slater coolhunter
Two teens, one in Australia and one in the US, teamed together for a school assignment think that they have nothing in common, until they have no-one else they can trust.
its yr life • youth fiction • tempany deckert • tristan bancks • mac slater coolhunter
Justina Chen Headley: Giving Back
Justina Chen Headley, founding author of the recently launched Readergirlz, knows that success is only as great as the kindness we show to others.
justina chen headley • young adult literature • readergirlz • dia calhoun • janet s. wong
Justina Chen Headley, founding author of the recently launched Readergirlz, knows that success is only as great as the kindness we show to others.
justina chen headley • young adult literature • readergirlz • dia calhoun • janet s. wong
Michael Harmon
Young Adult author Michael Harmon shares his thoughts with Mechele R. Dillard, Feature Writer for Suite101.com Teen Fiction.
michael harmon • skate • young adult literature • young adult novel • teen fiction
Young Adult author Michael Harmon shares his thoughts with Mechele R. Dillard, Feature Writer for Suite101.com Teen Fiction.
michael harmon • skate • young adult literature • young adult novel • teen fiction
Toni Buzzeo: Teacher, Librarian, Children's Writer
Librarian of the year and children's writer offers her experiences, tips and observations on writing for children.
toni buzzeo • librarian of the year • writing for children • how-to write for children • "the sea chest"
Librarian of the year and children's writer offers her experiences, tips and observations on writing for children.
toni buzzeo • librarian of the year • writing for children • how-to write for children • "the sea chest"
Coffeehouse Angel by Suzanne Selfors Book Review
Coffeehouse Angel, no matter how naive at times, hits the right notes.
coffeehouse • angel • paranormal • suzanne • selfors
Coffeehouse Angel, no matter how naive at times, hits the right notes.
coffeehouse • angel • paranormal • suzanne • selfors
From Development Executive to Author
Gitty Daneshvari, author of The Makedown and School of Fear, describes how jobs at an entertainment agency and Contrafilm helped her writing.
development executive • entertainment agency • creative artists agency • book proposal • gitty daneshvari
Gitty Daneshvari, author of The Makedown and School of Fear, describes how jobs at an entertainment agency and Contrafilm helped her writing.
development executive • entertainment agency • creative artists agency • book proposal • gitty daneshvari
A Guide to The Smell of Old Lady Perfume
Explanations, questions and activities for teachers and students of Claudia Guadalupe Martinez's first Young Adult novel.
the smell of old lady perfume • claudia guadalupe martinez • catholicism in literature • spanglish • mexican-amrican culture
Explanations, questions and activities for teachers and students of Claudia Guadalupe Martinez's first Young Adult novel.
the smell of old lady perfume • claudia guadalupe martinez • catholicism in literature • spanglish • mexican-amrican culture
Character Desire Creates Well-Plotted Scenes
Writers who know what their characters want can create focused, well-plotted scenes. Character needs drive powerful scenes, which lead to powerful books.
character desires and needs • plotting scenes • scene writing exercises • focus of plots and scenes • action in scenes
Writers who know what their characters want can create focused, well-plotted scenes. Character needs drive powerful scenes, which lead to powerful books.
character desires and needs • plotting scenes • scene writing exercises • focus of plots and scenes • action in scenes
Little Brother by Cory Doctorow Reviewed
Marcus Yallow - aka W1n5t0n or M1k3y - becomes a teenage victim of his government's War on Terror after a terrorist attack on San Francisco in this fine YA novel from Tor
little brother • cory doctorow • 2009 hugo • nebula • marcus yallow
Marcus Yallow - aka W1n5t0n or M1k3y - becomes a teenage victim of his government's War on Terror after a terrorist attack on San Francisco in this fine YA novel from Tor
little brother • cory doctorow • 2009 hugo • nebula • marcus yallow
Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book Reviewed
Illustrated by Dave McKean, the Hugo Award nominated novel is an homage to Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book and has already won the coveted Newbury Medal from the ALSC
neil gaiman • the graveyard book • review • novel • dave mckean
Illustrated by Dave McKean, the Hugo Award nominated novel is an homage to Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book and has already won the coveted Newbury Medal from the ALSC
neil gaiman • the graveyard book • review • novel • dave mckean
Neil Gaiman's Young Adult Fiction
Best known for his addicting fantasy fiction and adult comics, bestselling author Neil Gaiman is one of the top names in today's publishing industry.
neil gaiman coraline • coraline movie • the graveyard book • coraline trailer • kids comics
Best known for his addicting fantasy fiction and adult comics, bestselling author Neil Gaiman is one of the top names in today's publishing industry.
neil gaiman coraline • coraline movie • the graveyard book • coraline trailer • kids comics
New Year’s Resolutions for Writers
8 New Year's Resolutions to improve your writing and start the year off right!
writer’s resolutions • writer’s goals • new year’s resolutions • fiction writing • creative writing
8 New Year's Resolutions to improve your writing and start the year off right!
writer’s resolutions • writer’s goals • new year’s resolutions • fiction writing • creative writing
Spinelli's Stargirl
Stargirl Carraway is WEIRD - at least that what her Mica Area High School classmates think, except Leo Borlock - he mostly just wants her to leave him alone!
stargirl • leo borlock • spinelli • indivualism • young adult fiction
Stargirl Carraway is WEIRD - at least that what her Mica Area High School classmates think, except Leo Borlock - he mostly just wants her to leave him alone!
stargirl • leo borlock • spinelli • indivualism • young adult fiction
Teens Read
Review of Marc Aronson's <i>Exploding the Myths: the Truth About Teenagers and Reading</i>.
ya • teens • reading • books • librarians
Review of Marc Aronson's <i>Exploding the Myths: the Truth About Teenagers and Reading</i>.
ya • teens • reading • books • librarians
The Inferior
This debut novel has the stunning tag-line THERE IS BUT ONE LAW: EAT OR BE EATEN, and is more reminiscent of Golding's Lord of the Flies than Tarzan or The Truman Show.
peadar o'guilin • the inferior • tarzan • the truman show • there is but one law
This debut novel has the stunning tag-line THERE IS BUT ONE LAW: EAT OR BE EATEN, and is more reminiscent of Golding's Lord of the Flies than Tarzan or The Truman Show.
peadar o'guilin • the inferior • tarzan • the truman show • there is but one law
The Twilight Phenomenon
Stephenie Meyer and her popular Twilight series books are poised to give J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series a run for its money.
stephenie meyer • the twilight saga • the twilight movie • twilight • new moon
Stephenie Meyer and her popular Twilight series books are poised to give J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series a run for its money.
stephenie meyer • the twilight saga • the twilight movie • twilight • new moon
Too Many Jellybeans Isn't Good
Angeline Jellybean is a delightful little picture book about a girl who likes nothing but jellybeans. Unfortunately, too many jellybeans aren't too kind on one's stomach!
children's books • picture books • jellybeans • angeline jellybean • crystalee calderwood
Angeline Jellybean is a delightful little picture book about a girl who likes nothing but jellybeans. Unfortunately, too many jellybeans aren't too kind on one's stomach!
children's books • picture books • jellybeans • angeline jellybean • crystalee calderwood
YA Author Laura Bowers, continued
Author Laura Bowers discusses the publication of her debut novel, BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT, and the winding path she traveled to discover the dream of writing within herself.
laura bowers • ya • young adult literature • horses • beauty shop for rent
Author Laura Bowers discusses the publication of her debut novel, BEAUTY SHOP FOR RENT, and the winding path she traveled to discover the dream of writing within herself.
laura bowers • ya • young adult literature • horses • beauty shop for rent
Zoë's Tale by John Scalzi, Reviewed
The fourth nominee available from Anticipation, the 67th World Science Fiction Convention is a retelling of The Last Colony from a YA perspective.
zoë's tale • john scalzi • 2009 hugo award • novel • tor books
The fourth nominee available from Anticipation, the 67th World Science Fiction Convention is a retelling of The Last Colony from a YA perspective.
zoë's tale • john scalzi • 2009 hugo award • novel • tor books
Esther Friesner Interview
Acclaimed author Esther Friesner talks about why she writes, who to invite to dinner and what we can expect next from her writing pen.
esther friesner • jerome k. jerome • cat • sphinx's princess • egypt
Acclaimed author Esther Friesner talks about why she writes, who to invite to dinner and what we can expect next from her writing pen.
esther friesner • jerome k. jerome • cat • sphinx's princess • egypt
Finding Writing Fellowships and Grants Online
Locating the right grants, scholarships, and fellowships is an important step in finding good funding for writers. Here are some tips on how to start.
writing grants • grants online • writing fellowships • grant money • college grants
Locating the right grants, scholarships, and fellowships is an important step in finding good funding for writers. Here are some tips on how to start.
writing grants • grants online • writing fellowships • grant money • college grants
Lois Lowry's The Giver
From outward appearance, Jonas lives in the perfect community, but further into the novel it becomes apparent what the community is missing: love, color, and diversity.
lois lowry's the giver • the giver novel • summary of the giver • interpretation of the giver • the giver's influence on young adults
From outward appearance, Jonas lives in the perfect community, but further into the novel it becomes apparent what the community is missing: love, color, and diversity.
lois lowry's the giver • the giver novel • summary of the giver • interpretation of the giver • the giver's influence on young adults
Review: The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder
The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder is a sweet tale of healing, but Rebecca Wells' latest novel may not be what readers are expecting
crowning glory • crowning glory reivew • calla lily ponder • calla lily ponder review • rebecca wells books
The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder is a sweet tale of healing, but Rebecca Wells' latest novel may not be what readers are expecting
crowning glory • crowning glory reivew • calla lily ponder • calla lily ponder review • rebecca wells books
Teen Book Club Suggestions
This article contains a list of highly-readable books that will be meaningful and will stimulate discussion at your Young Adult book club.
books for young adults • young adult book clubs • suggestions for teen reading • young adult literature guide • teen book club reading list
This article contains a list of highly-readable books that will be meaningful and will stimulate discussion at your Young Adult book club.
books for young adults • young adult book clubs • suggestions for teen reading • young adult literature guide • teen book club reading list
Young Adult Dystopian Fiction and Its Impact
Young adult dystopian literature helps young adults see the consequence of today's apathy and indulgence. We learn why with Lois Lowry's The Giver and MT Anderson's Feed.
young adult dystopian fiction • dystopian literature • teen dystopian fiction • modern american young adult literature • m.t. anderson feed
Young adult dystopian literature helps young adults see the consequence of today's apathy and indulgence. We learn why with Lois Lowry's The Giver and MT Anderson's Feed.
young adult dystopian fiction • dystopian literature • teen dystopian fiction • modern american young adult literature • m.t. anderson feed
Young Adult Services in Public Libraries
What can young adults and teenagers get out of the library? More and more libraries are developing library services directed toward YAs.
library programs • young adults • teenagers • teens • young adult services
What can young adults and teenagers get out of the library? More and more libraries are developing library services directed toward YAs.
library programs • young adults • teenagers • teens • young adult services
Fantasy Author Dia Calhoun
Dia Calhoun, winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature, discusses fantasy, the pressures of awards, and the importance of relationships.
dia calhoun • firegold • aria of the sea • white midnight • the phoenix dance
Dia Calhoun, winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature, discusses fantasy, the pressures of awards, and the importance of relationships.
dia calhoun • firegold • aria of the sea • white midnight • the phoenix dance
Interview with Linda Joy Singleton
interview with children's writer Linda Joy Singleton, includes writing advice and her upcoming projects
linda joy singleton • children's writer • chilren's author • writing advice • regeneration series
interview with children's writer Linda Joy Singleton, includes writing advice and her upcoming projects
linda joy singleton • children's writer • chilren's author • writing advice • regeneration series
Profile of a Prolific Author: Kelly Milner Halls
profile of children's author Kelly Milner Halls, includes her presentation subjects and books
kelly milner halls • freelance author • children's writer • "dino trekking" • sue reichard
profile of children's author Kelly Milner Halls, includes her presentation subjects and books
kelly milner halls • freelance author • children's writer • "dino trekking" • sue reichard
Dr. Susan Vaught
Dr. Susan Vaught is not only a YA author, she is also a practicing neuropsychologist, giving her unique insight into the world of teen suicide, as seen in TRIGGER.
susan vaught • neuropsychology • suicide • trigger • jersey hatch
Dr. Susan Vaught is not only a YA author, she is also a practicing neuropsychologist, giving her unique insight into the world of teen suicide, as seen in TRIGGER.
susan vaught • neuropsychology • suicide • trigger • jersey hatch
Sue Bradford Edwards, Children's Author, Book Reviewer and Writing Instructor
Interview with children's author, book reviewer and writing instructor, Sue Bradford Edwards. She offers writing tips and advice and discusses the importance of joining The Society of Children's Bookwriters and Illustrators (SCBWI)
interview • sue bradford edwards • scbwi • book reviewing • writing for children
Interview with children's author, book reviewer and writing instructor, Sue Bradford Edwards. She offers writing tips and advice and discusses the importance of joining The Society of Children's Bookwriters and Illustrators (SCBWI)
interview • sue bradford edwards • scbwi • book reviewing • writing for children
Weaving a World
Alma Alexander talks about writing and her new young adult fantasy novel, THE GIFT OF THE UNMAGE.
alma alexander • fantasy • young adult • harry potter • novel
Alma Alexander talks about writing and her new young adult fantasy novel, THE GIFT OF THE UNMAGE.
alma alexander • fantasy • young adult • harry potter • novel
Interview with Victoria Strauss
This week's article is an interview with Fantasy author Victoria Strauss.
This week's article is an interview with Fantasy author Victoria Strauss.
Book Review—Shrimp by Rachel Cohn
Cyd Charisse is back from New York with a whole new attitude and a mission to win back her pint-sized surfer dude Shrimp in Rachel Cohn's sequel to Gingerbread.
book review of shrimp by rachel cohn • book review shrimp • shrimp book review • rachel cohn book review • gingerbread sequel
Cyd Charisse is back from New York with a whole new attitude and a mission to win back her pint-sized surfer dude Shrimp in Rachel Cohn's sequel to Gingerbread.
book review of shrimp by rachel cohn • book review shrimp • shrimp book review • rachel cohn book review • gingerbread sequel
How To Write a Children's Book
A writer has an idea for a children's book. But where does he begin? The article offers seven tips on writing for children.
how to write a childrens book • basics of writing for children • idea for a childrens book • seven tips of writing for children • writing for childre neasier than writing for adult
A writer has an idea for a children's book. But where does he begin? The article offers seven tips on writing for children.
how to write a childrens book • basics of writing for children • idea for a childrens book • seven tips of writing for children • writing for childre neasier than writing for adult
Interview – Write Non-Fiction Picture Books
Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical picture books for older children, research, and getting published.
author interviews • historical picture books • historical research • writing non-fiction for children • selene castrovilla
Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical picture books for older children, research, and getting published.
author interviews • historical picture books • historical research • writing non-fiction for children • selene castrovilla
Write Non-Fiction Historical Books for Children
Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical books for children, choosing topics, bringing historical characters to life.
author interviews • children’s historical books • historical research • writing non-fiction for children • selene castrovilla
Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical books for children, choosing topics, bringing historical characters to life.
author interviews • children’s historical books • historical research • writing non-fiction for children • selene castrovilla
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