by Nadia King | Jul 18, 2018 | Round-ups
Hive, the most recent young adult book by award-winning author, A.J. Betts (author of Zac and Mia) was the most reviewed young adult book in this issue of YA reviews. Hive falls under speculative fiction, dystopian, and horror genres, and is the first book in a...
by Nadia King | Jun 20, 2018 | Round-ups
This month’s reviews of young adult fiction are very much issues based. Domestic abuse, queer relationships, mental health, grief and loss, cyberbullying, and suicide are all tackled in books in this round up of reviews. Other books reviewed were mainly sci-fi...
by Nadia King | May 16, 2018 | Round-ups
In recent weeks, across the country, a number of literary festivals have taken place showcasing young adult (YA) fiction (Clunes Booktown Festival, Scribbler’s Festival, and Love YA). Although the year seems to be flying by, there are still many more festivals...
by Nadia King | Apr 18, 2018 | Round-ups
Welcome to the fourth round up of young adult fiction for the Australian Women Writer’s Challenge. Read Up is an initiative of the Stella Prize and the Victorian Government. It’s aimed at young people aged 15-24 who fall outside the education system and...
by Nadia King | Mar 21, 2018 | Round-ups
Earlier this month, the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) released their list of notable books in the lead up to the annual CBCA Book of the Year Awards. Established in 1946, the awards affirm the quality of some of Australia’s most creative people. Further,...
