Building the future of connection in Black young adult storytelling. Hello Friends, Where has the time gone? I think it’s safe to say that we’ve all had quite an interesting handful of years, yeah? One constant in all of that time was my desire for Melanin in YA. In allContinue Reading
After a long, unexpected hiatus, Melanin in YA returns this summer! But we need volunteers to make that happen! To date, Melanin in YA has been run by one person. Yes, you read that right! This changes today! Volunteer If you have administrative skills that you would like to contributeContinue Reading
Welcome to Part Two of our interview with YA historical fantasy author, Sarah Raughley. If you missed part one, you can read it here. As far as writing goes, especially with your trilogy, I want to know what you’ve learned over the course of your experience with The Bones ofContinue Reading
Melanin in YA recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Raughley, the YA fantasy author of the forthcoming The Queen’s Spade duology as well as The Bones of Ruin trilogy, The Effigies trilogy, and Featherbound. The Lady of Rapture, the final installment in The Bones of Ruin trilogy releasedContinue Reading
The Rundown Melanin in YA News Book Deals Foreign Rights Cover Reveals Bestseller Lists NYT: BLOOD AT THE ROOT by LaDarrion Williams debuted at #5 on May 26, 2024. Indie: THE POISONS WE DRINK by Bethany Baptiste debuted at #15 on May 8, 2024. BLOOD AT THE ROOT by LaDarrion WilliamsContinue Reading
The Rundown This issue is dedicated to the memory of award-winning YA author, Echo Brown, who would have turned 40 years old on April 10, 2024. Melanin in YA News Book Deals Foreign Rights Cover Reveals Bestseller Lists NYT: FATE BE CHANGED by Farrah Rochon brought the Twisted Tales seriesContinue Reading
Book: ALL THE FIGHT PARTS by Hannah V. Sawyerr ____________________________________________________________ Release Date: September 19, 2023Publisher: Harry N. AbramsISBN-13: 978-1419762611 Position in Bibliography: Debut Novel Numbered Pages: 387Chapters: Not NumberedWord Count: N/A Jacket Design: Deena Micah FlemingJacket Illustrations: Rachelle Baker Audiobook Run Time: 4 hours and 57 minutes (Unabridged)Audiobook Narrator: NarratedContinue Reading
Book: BLACK GIRL YOU ARE ATLAS by Renée Watson, Illustrated by Ekua Holmes ____________________________________________________________ Release Date: February 13, 2024Publisher: KokilaISBN-13: 978-0593461709 Position in Bibliography: This is Renée Watson’s 17th book, specifically, her 5th YA book. Numbered Pages: 81Chapters: 38 (Not Numbered)Word Count: N/A Jacket Art: Ekua HolmesJacket Design: Jasmin RuberoTextContinue Reading
The Rundown Melanin in YA News Book Deals Foreign Rights Tinseltown – Adaptation News Cover Reveals Bestseller Lists NYT: INFINITY ALCHEMIST by Kacen Callender debuted at #6 on February 25, 2024. Indie: INFINITY ALCHEMIST by Kacen Callender debuted at #7 on February 14, 2024. WHERE SLEEPING GIRLS LIE by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé debutedContinue Reading
The Rundown Book Deals & Foreign Rights Awards/Honors Buzz – Starred Reviews General Updates Podcasts January 2024 Releases January 2, 2024 Ghost Roast by Shawneé Gibbs, Shawnelle Gibbs, Illustrated by Emily Cannon January 16, 2024 So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole Beasts of War by Ayana Gray Escaping Mr.Continue Reading
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