The You I’ve Never Known by Ellen Hopkins
by Andrea Bledsoe King I have always loved Ellen Hopkins’ novels, starting with her first YA novel, Crank, which was loosely based on her own…
by Andrea Bledsoe King I have always loved Ellen Hopkins’ novels, starting with her first YA novel, Crank, which was loosely based on her own…
by Cybil Orhan Written by the adept Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood is about a man, named Toru Watanabe and his coming of age. He recalls his…
by Emma Hyndman It’s unsettling to dive into a science-fiction book about a dystopian future set in 2026 when it’s only eight years away. Written in 1993, Octavia Butler’s Parable…
by Andrea K. For my African-American review, I decided to read a popular YA author. I had never read any of Jacqueline Woodson’s books but I was very impressed with…
by Claudia Rojas Aja Monet’s My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter came into my life after someone spoke the words “So you like poetry? Read this.” At that point, the…
by Andrea K. When I was first asked to review my favorite YA novel, I thought to myself, “What an easy assignment! I got this!” Until it wasn’t easy, and…
by Andrea K. Let me just say I am in love with this book! The characters are so realistic and have such so much pain in their teenage lives; I…
by Jessica Starks This book is a testament to all grandchildren to appreciate their grandparents and love them while they are still around. Be A Star is a book completely…
by Claudia Rojas Stargirl is the typical boy-meets-girl story with the least of typical girls. Spinelli’s characters are often beautiful wonders; here, readers will not be disappointed, as they meet…
by Darnnell Reese This book is easy to read with very short stories/chapters. The characters are all relatable to just about every kind of kid you've seen or known in…