If you went to the Kidlitosphere Conference this past fall, perhaps you were fortunate, as I was, to meet the lovely Bridget Zinn --a YA lib...

If you don't know WHO they are, I will say one word: Lament . Yes. That's my connection, Maggie Stiefvater, the author with whom I...

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know I'm early. I'm just eager. I was reminded of the month-to-come by Susan at Color Online, who's chosen a...

Part of this past week’s sequel splurge (well, not really a splurge, since I got them at the library) was the sequel to the 2008 Cybils nomi...

I always know I’m reading a great book when I don’t want it to end, ever ever, and I want to stay in the world that the author has created f...

via SF Signal : A surprising and fun discovery from the comic book files -- free comic book day! This event celebrates the independent comi...

Yeah, I know, this isn't technically a YA book. But because I started reading Gaiman's Sandman comics as a YA myself, and because I...

The Baxters are a poor white family living in 1959 Georgia, and twelve-year-old Polly certainly gets to hear about their undesirable social ...

They're not coffin bookshelves , but have you seen the Gratz's bookshelves? BOOKLUST. Wow. *envious sigh* Meanwhile, the Seventh An...

Before I show you this toon, please note that I'm not certain of the frequency or regularity of Toon Thursday from this point forward (h...

Happy Not Spring! It's freezing, so I deny the existence of the season today, and ignore any and all attempts at flowers to break throug...

I always put links by to post at a later time, all at once, and what happens? I end up with this ridiculously long list and feel intimidated...

via Cynsations , we have this announcement from Blooming Tree Press : The Bloom Award Submissions Guidelines "The Bloom Award" cel...

You all already know how much I love the poster for this year's National Poetry Month. But that's because I'm an inveterate Elio...

May the mundane never drown you, may unexpected laughter bubble up within. May the last day of summer, the final day of vacation, the last t...

Tane and Rebecca are best friends, both in their second year of high school in Auckland, New Zealand. They've known each other practical...

Kayla Dean and her best friend Rosalie are hard-core feminists. They idolize strong women of history and throw famous quotations at each oth...

In honor of this gorgeous little golden poppy princess made by our blog bud Farida (orange included for scale), our top story tonight is th...

I’m sad to report that Barry Lyga’s Boy Toy has been in my TBR pile for an embarrassingly long time. However, I’m pleased to report that I’...

Cashay is just thirteen going on fourteen, but she’s growing up way too fast. When she’s not taking care of her younger sister Sashay, she’s...