Penguin Teen on Tour!

Not one, not two, but THREE internationally bestselling authors are coming together for the book tour of a lifetime! From historical fantasy, to royal intrigue, to dystopian survival, authors Marie Lu, Melissa de la Cruz, and Astrid Scholte are ready to celebrate some of 2020’s biggest books, and you’re invited! Check below to see if they’re coming to a city near you.

Tuesday March 3 at 7:00 PM

San Diego Public Library

330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Wednesday March 4 at 7:00 PM

The King’s English

1511 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Thursday March 5 at 7:00 PM

Tattered Cover (Aspen Grove)

7301 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80129

Friday March 6 at 6:00 PM

Half Price Books

5803 E NW Hwy, Dallas, TX 75231

Already pre-ordered The Queen’s Assassin? Make sure to upload your receipt to receive an exclusive enamel pin of your choice!

Already pre-ordered The Kingdom of Back? Make sure to upload your receipt to receive a custom book pouch!

Already pre-ordered The Vanishing Deep? Make sure to upload your receipt to receive an exclusive waterproof phone pouch!

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Don’t be deceived by the pretty pink cover: the insides of The Merciless are twisty, creepy, gory, and sometimes downright terrifying. Book 2 is no exception. We checked in with author Danielle Vega to get the inside scoop on writing the series, and boy did she deliver. Here are 5 scenes from the The Merciless II that got cut. Think you can … Continued

A Q&A with Adib Khorram

We are IN LOVE with the cover for Darius the Great Deserves Better, and it got us thinking about some questions we have both about the cover and what to expect going into book 2! Luckily, Adib Khorram was kind enough to answer our questions. Scroll down for the Q&A! A Q&A with Adib Khorram! Q: We … Continued

9 Authors who absolutely cannot wait for The Beautiful!

The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh is hitting shelves in just a couple of weeks, and there are a few beloved YA authors who have some early tickets to the hype train 🌹📚 From Queen Marie Lu, To the amazing Sarah Nicole Lemon! “And to think I read it as a Word doc. I feel so … Continued

9 1/2 Things We Learned and Loved From Taylor Swift’s Miss Americana Documentary

If you found yourself deeply emotionally invested in Taylor Swift’s recent Netflix documentary, you’re not alone. And luckily, our fav YA couple IRL, Austin Siegemund-Broka & Emily Wibberley (Wibbroka, if you will) are also HUGE fans. So, they sat down to recap their top nine (and a half) things we learned (and loved) from Taylor Swift’s … Continued

Plotting with Rosaria Munda

If you’ve been paying attention to the goings on of YA, you’ve probably have noticed a whole lot of chatter about the amazingness that is Fireborne by Rosaria Munda. Between the dragons, political intrigue, and wildly complex relationships of characters that had our hearts absolutely aching, Rosaria Munda pretty much captivated fantasy shelves everywhere. And that’s why we decided to … Continued

The first excerpt of Steel Tide…with Natalie C. Parker’s commentary!

With Seafire‘s stunning paperback glow-up now gracing shelves and Steel Tide just around the corner, it’s time for an excerpt! Not just any excerpt though…we’ve got author commentary! Natalie C. Parker is giving insider info and commentary on all things Caledonia in the first riveting (annotated!) chapter of STEEL TIDE! Find the excerpt and her notes below with … Continued

12 Things to Remember About The Brilliant Death Before You Start Reading The Storm of Life

We are SO excited that The Storm of Life is officially on shelves! But in case you need a quick refresher since reading The Brilliant Death, we asked author Amy Rose Capetta to recap the major stuff! Read her recap below! 1. Teodora di Sangro is a strega. A strega is a witchy-type of person, each one with a … Continued

Rosaria Munda’s Fantasy Book Recs!

Fireborne is Rosaria Munda’s thrilling fantasy debut. In case you’re new to this Game of Thrones meets Harry Potter fantasy you’ve always needed in your life story, here’s a bit about the book! About Fireborne: Annie and Lee were just children when a brutal revolution changed their world, giving everyone—even the lowborn—a chance to test into the governing … Continued

5 Life Lessons from Netflix’s CHEER

Author Jennifer Iacopelli of Break the Fall, like us, is a HUGE fan of Netflix’s addictive new original: CHEER. So, we asked her to share her top five takeaways! Here are 5 life lessons from Netflix’s CHEER. Try New Things Take a page out of Gabi Butler’s book and don’t be afraid to try something … Continued

Welcome to the We Are YA Podcast!

YA books are longer than 280 characters. Conversations about YA should be too. Welcome to the We Are YA podcast! Over 7 episodes, host Anna Borges will be talking all all things YA with the amazing authors that make up the modern YA community. Here is where you can find additional information and links to each episode! … Continued

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5 Deleted Scenes That Were Cut From THE MERCILESS II Because They Were Too Scary

A Q&A with Adib Khorram

9 Authors who absolutely cannot wait for The Beautiful!

9 1/2 Things We Learned and Loved From Taylor Swift’s Miss Americana Documentary

Plotting with Rosaria Munda

The first excerpt of Steel Tide…with Natalie C. Parker’s commentary!

12 Things to Remember About The Brilliant Death Before You Start Reading The Storm of Life

Rosaria Munda’s Fantasy Book Recs!

5 Life Lessons from Netflix’s CHEER

Welcome to the We Are YA Podcast!