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What Was The First “YA” Book?

Do you know what the first “official” YA book was? Here are a couple clues: it was written in 1942 and has been in print ever since.

Historical Fiction with a Hint of Magic

If you like historical fiction and fantasy books, you're sure to love these atmospheric and magical historical fantasies.

Mystery Authors With Deep Genre Backlists

There's more to these two authors than just the mysteries we love: they also have a deep backlist in other genres. More fun for us!

Monstrous Alien Stories to Invade Your Shelves

While I normally prefer my aliens friendly, sometimes we just need monsters out in the great big nothingness of space.

Texas Republicans Ask Schools to Pledge Not To Buy from Vendors That Sell GENDER QUEER

The vendors that most schools buy from carry a wide variety of books, and the majority of them carry this bestselling, award-winning title.

World Book Day UK is Celebrating 25 Years

1 in 7 students said the title they chose to use their World Book Day token on was the first book of their own they'd ever had.

Amazon To Shutter Physical Bookstores

Amazon is shutting down all of their physical bookstores, as well as other pop-up shops selling toys and home goods.

Children’s Book Author Shirley Hughes has Died at 94

Shirley Hughes was the English author and illustrator of beloved picture books like Out and About, Dogger, and the Alfie series.

On Read Across America Day, Join PFLAG and #ReadWithLove

Support the right to read -- and read widely -- on Read Across America Day with the #ReadWithLove campaign..

BETTER NATE THAN EVER Trailer Released

The movie musical is based on the 2013 middle grade novel Better Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle, and it releases on Disney+ April 1st.