Being a teenager is tough for everyone. The already confusing time can become more overwhelming if you begin developing thoughts or feelings that don’t seem quite […]
Unreliable Narrators in YA
Sometimes the best stories are the ones where you don’t get the whole story. These fictional narrators manage to keep us guessing what’s “real”– right up […]
BE EXCITED for These Books Coming out in 2016
A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro (March 1st) Did you think we were done with Sherlock Holmes spinoffs? Yeah, we’re not. This one […]
YA Page-Turners
Looking for a book that sucks you in and won’t let you go– not until you’ve read the very last sentence of the acknowledgements AND […]
Youth Media Awards 2016: Teen Books
Books published for teens in 2015 have been read, nominated, and voted upon by the American Library Association. See the winners below, and put a copy […]
Favorite 15 in ’15
Today is New Year’s Eve. A day when people spend time reflecting on the past year and reveling in their favorite moments. In the spirit of […]
(Slightly) Mad Lib for Poetry
Have you ever told someone a story about your life and been able to recall the outfit you were wearing or the smell from what […]
The Best of the Rest in Music: 2015 Edition
In the blink of an eye 2015 will be over, which means it’s time for everyone to unveil their favorite, best of, and must listen […]
YA for Grown Ups
If you didn’t know, the other Heights Matchmakers and I put out bookmarks with even more recommendations than those found here on the blog! My […]
