The You I’ve Never Known by Ellen Hopkins
adminby Andrea Bledsoe King I have always loved Ellen Hopkins’ novels, starting with her first YA novel, Crank, which was loosely based on her own…
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
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…
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
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…
If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson
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…
My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter by Aja Monet
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…
Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks
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…
Book Review: Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart
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…
Book Review: Be A Star by Malique Washington
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…
Book Review: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
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…
Book Review: Who Am I Without Him by Sharon G. Flake
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…