That little spark inside of you that slowly grows; recognition of the same power in someone else; throwing off the burdens of society and overbearing parents; commanding the elements and the human body alike. While these are hallmarks of YA books (with their emphasis on high school, first love, independence, and the like), they also […]
We all know the essential Cinderella ingredients: evil stepmother, fairy godmother, an epic makeover, and a Prince Charming. But more than anything, Cinderella is the tale of a girl who escapes a nightmare situation to see all her dreams come true with the help of some friends. So is it any wonder people love the […]
Recently my first niece was born, and judging by the brilliance she has already displayed in her first six months of life, I can only assume she’s destined to be the next Leslie Knope, or maybe the founder of a NASA competitor. I’m already curating the list of books I want to give her throughout her […]
If you’ve had “Let it Go” stuck in your head since Disney’s Frozen premiered last year, you could probably use a switch in gears. These books embody the spirit of Frozen in one way or the other, but will provide welcome departures from Arendelle and its pesky eternal winter. Because even with the magic of Disney, […]
There’s nothing like a good reread—and when you’re really craving comfort, old school is the way to go. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite go-tos from the 1980s and ’90s for your reading pleasure. But keep in mind: ’80s and ’90s YA was all about the incredible whiteness of being, with a few exceptions—like […]
