Hear it from the authors
J.K. Rowling is releasing info on the history of magic in North America. Keep an eye on Pottermore as new tidbits are rolled out.Alexandra Bracken released a short story from the perspective of Liam, a character from her series The Darkest Minds. It takes place after The Darkest Minds and before Never Fade.
Cassandra Clare was chatting with fans on twitter about The Mortal Instruments character Alec Lightwood. During the conversation she revealed the inspiration for his character and how she chose his name.
Sarah J. Mass and Bloomsbury released the title for the next installment in the Throne of Glass series. The title is Empire of Storms and it is slated to release in September 2016.
Historian and author Eleanor Herman is giving you a chance to win signed Legacy of Kings bookplates by brushing up on your Ancient Greek facts.
The up and coming
Hypable posted a trailer for a Kerry Kletter's debut novel The First Time She Drowned which is about 18 year old Cassie O'Malley who tries to attend college and repair relationships after spending two and a half years in a mental institution. Kletter is also offering a pre-order bonus of a signed poster and bookmark for those who order before the release on March 15.Epic Reads is giving readers of Danielle Paige's Dorothy Must Die series a sneak peak at the third book. You can read the first four chapters of the book on their website to get excited for the release on March 15. If you don't remember what happened in the first two books, they also have a series recap to help you out.
Also releasing on March 15 is E.K. Johnston's contemporary novel Exit, Pursued by a Bear. After making waves with the release of A Thousand Nights last year, Johnston has chosen to touch on difficult topics in her new novel, including sexual assault and teen pregnancy.
Lets get social (media)
Authors Rick Riordan and Maggie Stiefvater both offered some sage advice on twitter this week. https://twitter.com/camphalfblood/status/707953673444454400 https://twitter.com/mstiefvater/status/708286815116136448 Worried about the size of your TBR pile? Don't worry, you're in good company. https://www.instagram.com/p/BCy-L-MtWji/ Shadowhunters fans are calling for Freeform to #RenewShadowhunters https://twitter.com/baneandlewis/status/708101619259314176 Also in Shadowhunters news, the two most important characters are now making their debut appearances. https://twitter.com/baneandlewis/status/708386978232819712Oh, and by the way...
The Man Booker International Prize released the long list for 2016. Shadowhunters stars Kat and Emeraude will be presenting at the Radio Disney Music Awards this year.Be there or be square
YALLWEST Book Festival tickets are on sale now! The event take place April 30 – May 1 in Santa Monica, California. Penguin Teen will be on tour March 22 - April 1. Authors Alison Goodman, Sabaa Tahir, Rachel Hawkins, April Tucholke, Alwyn Hamilton, and Karen Bao will be making 9 U.S. stops as well as a stop in Canada.If you want to stay caught up on the latest YA news, check me out on on social media.
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