The California dream was supposed to give seventeen-year-old Annie Shelton a fresh start, far removed…
Seven New Voices of the ‘Twilight’ Saga
The thirst is real when it comes to anything Twilight, but Twi-hards, have no fear,…
Comic-Con 2015: The Buffy Effect – Teen Heroines Then & Now
If you’re a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan and haven’t read some recent young adult…
Blog Tour: ‘Pretending to be Erica’ by Michelle Painchaud
Today we’re excited to be kicking off the blog tour for Michelle Painchaud’s Pretending to…
Author Interview: Jennifer Caloyeras talks ‘Strays’
After reading and reviewing Jennifer Caloyeras’ inspiring YA novel “Strays,” I just had to have…
‘Paper Towns’ Re-Read: Part One
Welcome to The Young Folks! Today is the first recap of our re-read of Paper…
Book Review: ‘Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda’ by Becky Albertalli
Simon isn’t a character everyone wants to read about, but Albertalli’s greatest feat in this novel is that you begin to want to know about him. His likes, dislikes, whether or not he puts the lid down or up on the toilet, and just what his grade was in seventh grade English class. Random little tidbits make their way into the novel, and by the end I promise you Oreo’s will be on the menu for your next meal.
