Nice review in Kirkus for our upcoming YA thriller "Alive" by Chandler Baker
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/chandler-baker/alive/
A young woman's life-saving heart transplant leaves her feeling like an outsider in her own life until she meets a new guy with whom she experiences an undeniable magnetism.
Top Picks in Graphic Novels for Young Readers
Graphic novels are a great way to get kids excited about reading. From beginning readers, to reluctant readers, to kids looking to experience their favorite novels, games, and films in an entirely new way, everyone will captivated by the powerful imagery and captivating storytelling in these books
Last few hours to win an advance copy of Alive from Disney-Hyperion: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/127944-alive
Enter to win one of 5 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Feb 20-Mar 20, 2015. OverviewStella Cross's heart is poisoned. After years on the tran...
We are super excited about our collaboration with the very talented Danielle Paige.
"Cindy Loh at Bloomsbury has acquired at auction Stealing Snow, as well as an untitled sequel, by Dorothy Must Die author Danielle Paige, in which 17-year-old Snow escapes a mental institution in upstate New York and ends up lost in Algid, a Winterland of ice, reimagining Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen." Publication of the first volume is slated for fall 2016; Joanna Volpe at New Leaf Literary did the deal for world English rights on behalf of Danielle Paige and The Story Foundation."
Excited to see a copy of the UK version of Kiki Sullivan's THE DOLLS. Loving the pink pages!
Book Biz Reading Among Teenagers in Decline: INFOGRAPHIC SHARES By Dianna Dilworth on Feb. 24, 2015 - 2:30 PMComment Almost half of seventeen year-olds who read for fun at the age of nine have stopped reading, according to The National Book Foundation’s BookUp organization. BookUp has created an inf…
Happy Valentine's Day from the Story Foundation
Can't wait for THIS!
http://www.vanityfair.com/vf-hollywood/2015/01/game-of-thrones-season-5-trailer?mbid=social_twitter
It’s finally here! After dribs and drabs of fleeting scenes, HBO has finally released its first full-length trailer for Game of Thrones Season 5. And it’s brilliant.
Great to see ALIVE on the Disney-Hyperion ALA booth!
This is a cool article we want to share with you….
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/jan/19/the-teen-books-that-saved-my-life-blue-monday
From Judy Blume to My Mad Fat Diary to Catcher in the Rye, authors and teen site members share the books that saved their lives – on Blue Monday (whether or not it’s the most depressing day of the year!)
We'd love to see these books made into TV shows --
Ever since Netflix decided to make A Series of Unfortunate Events into a very fortunate TV series, we can't help but daydream about all the amazing YA book series that would be awesome as Netflix series.
We love hearing what advice great YA authors have for future YA authors!
Rainbow Rowell was at this year’s Charleston Young Adult Book Festival (YALLFest for those in the know) talking about her craft and latest works.
Happy birthday Neil Gaiman!
Sometimes you wake up. Sometimes the fall kills you. And sometimes, when you fall, you fly. ― Neil Gaiman
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We can't wait for the Paper Towns movie to come out!
A post I wrote expanding on my thoughts about voting and fear and stuff: http://fishingboatproceeds.tumblr.com/post/101758988493/on-obsessiveness-and-voting ...
Check out these theme songs set to young adult novels!
Don’t you sometimes wish your favourite book had a theme song? Well maybe it does, you just have to look for it!
You'll never guess the inspiration for Tom Hanks' short stories!
Tom Hanks is writing a collection of short stories.
from The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories - -
cool pic - a reading room in a NY library in the late 1800s:
If you haven't seen Oliver Jeffers work - take a look --
http://www.npr.org/2014/10/13/354811653/in-this-alphabet-o-is-for-helpful-owl-and-c-is-for-escapist-cup
From a cup who dreams of a window seat to a problem-solving owl, Oliver Jeffers' new picture book, Once Upon an Alphabet, gives each letter its own story.
this IS gorgeous --
http://www.brainpickings.org/2014/10/28/neil-gaiman-hansel-gretel-lorenzo-mattotti/
"If you are protected from dark things then you have no protection of, knowledge of, or understanding of dark things when they show up."
nice shout out for Danielle Paige's "Dorothy Must Die"...
http://www.mtv.com/news/1975290/ya-books-fall-tv-shows-walking-dead/
The perfect YA books to pair with your favorite fall shows, from The Walking Dead to Vampire Diaries and back.
definitely on my 'to-do' list - who doesn't want to see Walken as Hook?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtuhmHDtZ9o
Allison Williams and Christopher Walken star in Peter Pan Live!, coming to NBC on Thursday, Dec 4 at 8/7c. » Subscribe to NBC: http://full.sc/y8sIqD Get more...
some rapping wizardry from Daniel 'Harry Potter' Radcliffe - -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKdV5FvXLuI
Jimmy challenges hip-hop lover Daniel Radcliffe to rap Blackalicious' tongue-twisting "Alphabet Aerobics." Subscribe NOW to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy F...
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Who is your favorite leading lady of horror?
Happy Halloween! Join Alloy Entertainment's art designer, Elaine Damasco, as she reflects (and illustrates) her favorite monsters & vixens.
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Do you have your Halloween costume picked out yet? It looks like Katniss Everdeen is going to be a popular one!
Some states are making a topical Halloween choice this year, opting for Frozen costumes or dressing as the mythical Slenderman. Others will keep it classic, dressing as doctors or cheerleaders. This map, made by SumoCoupon, a website that offers d...
Enjoy this short film with Neil Gaiman on the value of scary stories - -
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/92611_b92611
Neil Gaiman On the Value of Scary Stories
"The Fire Seekers" exclusive Kindle Paperwhites look great...
Nadine Jolie and The Story Foundation sell YA novel "WISTERIA" to Katherine Tegen Books….
Beauty and Royals blogger Nadine Jolie’s YA novel WISTERIA, inspired by the real life relationships of Pippa and Kate Middleton and Anne and Mary Boleyn, in which two teenage sisters become fierce competitors, both determined to win the heart of a prince.
we are very excited to see these great books on the big screen -
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/24/8-movies-we-cant-wait-to-_n_6036508.html
Originally published on Kirkus Do you get that jittery feeling when you learn that a book you love is set to become a movie? How is Hollywood going to ruin the book? Will it be anything like what you imagined while you were reading? We have to rem...
Nadine Jolie and The Story Foundation sell YA novel "WISTERIA" to Katherine Tegen Books….
Beauty and royals blogger Nadine Jolie’s YA novel WISTERIA, inspired by the real life relationships of Pippa and Kate Middleton and Anne and Mary Boleyn, in which two teenage sisters become fierce competitors, both determined to win the heart of a prince, to Anica Rissa at Katherine Tegen Books, for publication Winter 2017, by Mollie Glick at Foundry Literary + Media, on behalf of The Story Foundation.
We can't wait to read J.K. Rowling's new essay on Halloween!
J.K. Rowling to Post New Essay About Dolores Umbridge on Pottermore
The team at EpicReads.com has created an infographic called “The Age of YA.” It lists 140 young adult books that could help in picking out your next read. Check it out:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/ya-historical-fiction-infographic_b92447?utm_content=post4-title&utm_source=galleycat&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=dailynewsletter20141023
YA Historical Fiction: INFOGRAPHIC
LENA DUNHAM'S planned movie adaption of "Catherine, Called Birdy"….BuzzFeed News has the latest:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelzarrell/lena-dunhams-next-project-is-adapting-a-ya-book
The 28-year-old director, actor, and author said she hasn't yet talked about the project publicly.
STAR WARS FANS - This is very cool…
https://www.humblebundle.com/books
A New Hope for comic fans with over $250 worth of adventures in the Humble Star Wars Comics Bundle Presented by Dark Horse Comics!
We'll have to agree with Dr. Seuss on this one!
Get into the Halloween spirit with these great reading suggestions!
10 Books to Read for Halloween: Love this list from BlogHer, featuring Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. www.blogher.com/things-go-bump-night-10-books-read-halloween
Great Q&A with Malala Yousafzai and some teen readers. Take a look:
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/aug/25/malala-yousafzai-interview-identity-amnesty-teen-takeover-2014
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