Hey YA Book Riot

Erica highlights some new YA books out this week, which include a contemporary YA novel, a fantastical Lipan Apache mystery, a Caribbean-inspired fantasy, and an aro-ace contemporary romance.
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Books Discussed
We're Never Getting Home by Tracy Badua
Sheine Lende by Darcie Little Badger, illustrated by Rovina Cai
King of Dead Things by Nevin Holness
Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao
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It's time for a book club episode! This time, Vanessa and Erica discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.
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News
Watch the Trailer for TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN, Based on the John Green Novel

Books Discussed
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
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Erica discusses some new books she's been reading, which include a realistic graphic novel, a mystery/thriller, and a translated Korean dystopian novel.
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Books Discussed
Freshman Year by Sarah Mai
Six Truths and a Lie by Ream Shukairy
Snowglobe by Soyoung Park, translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort
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Vanessa and Erica discuss the treasure trove of late '90s nostalgia and hilarity that is the Shakespearean retelling 10 Things I Hate About You.
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News:
The High Cost of Ebooks Has Libraries Struggling and Seeking Legal Action
Here are the Finalists for the 59th Nebula Awards

Works Discussed:
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
10 Things I Hate About You
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Kelly is back to talk about 1999 YA—titles that are celebrating 25-year anniversaries this year.
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Links
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Turns 25
The Most Studied YA Books in Colleges and Universities
Walter Dean Myers Talks Book Banning, Writing for Troubled Kids
8 YA Authors on Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
15 years of Speak: An Interview with Laurie Halse Anderson

Books Discussed
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Monster by Walter Dean Myers
Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorthea Lange by Elizabeth Partridge
Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta
Who Are You?: Voices of Mixed Race Young People edited by Pearl Fuyo Gaskins (Note that this appears out of print, but there are still copies available to purchase—it was a groundbreaking title)
Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
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Danika and Erica talk about their favorite queer YA books.
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News
‘Twilight’ Animated Series Being Shopped by Lionsgate Television
Reading Rainbow Documentary Trailer Drops
The Creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, Has Died
The Lesbrary

Books Discussed
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by emily m. danforth
The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
Boys Run the Riot by Keito Gaku
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin by Kip Wilson
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Into the Light by Mark Oshiro
Anger Is a Gift by Mark Oshiro
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta
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