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Melanin in YA is thrilled to announce the launch of the Melanin in YA Subscription Box! What’s inside each book box? 1 Hardcover YA Book written by a Black author 1 Backlist YA Book (typically a paperback copy) written by a Black author 2 Swag Products from Black Owned BusinessesContinue Reading

The Rundown Book Deals Foreign Rights Awards/Honors Buzz – Starred Reviews General Updates Podcasts April 2022 Joy Book Deals In a very nice deal, Candace Buford sold GOOD AS GOLD, coming summer 2023 from Disney-Hyperion. Lily Meade sold her YA speculative thriller, THE SHADOW SISTER, coming summer 2023 from SourcefireContinue Reading

The Rundown Melanin in YA News Book Deals Cover Reveals Awards/Honors Buzz – Starred Reviews General Updates Podcasts April 2022 Book Releases Melanin in YA News Melanin in YA recently appeared on The Waves of YA Podcast. Be sure to give it a listen! Book Deals Dale Walls sold aContinue Reading

Book: RISE UP!: HOW YOU CAN JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST WHITE SUPREMACY by Crystal M. Fleming ____________________________________________________________ Release Date: October 19, 2021Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) ISBN-13: 978-1250226389 Numbered Pages: 176Chapters: 9Word Count: Approx. 64,000 words Jacket Art: Hadil MohammedJacket Design: Liz Dresner Audiobook Run Time: 6 hours and 32 minutesContinue Reading

The Rundown Book Deals Cover Reveals Bestseller Lists Awards/Honors Buzz – Starred Reviews General Updates Podcasts March 2022 Joy Book Deals Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge sold a YA nonfiction book, NEARER MY FREEDOM, coming spring 2023 from Lerner/Zest Books. Brian Wasson sold, at auction, his debut YA romcom, SEVEN MINUTES IN CANDYLAND,Continue Reading

Book: AND WE RISE: THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN POEMS by Erica Martin ____________________________________________________________ Release Date: February 1, 2022Publisher: Viking Books for Young ReadersISBN-13: 978-0593352526 Position in Bibliography: Debut Novel Numbered Pages: 153Chapters: 44 (Chapter Titles, Not Numbered)Word Count: Approx. 14,000 words Jacket Art: Adriana BelletJacket Design: Theresa EvangelistText Font:Continue Reading

The Rundown Book Deals Cover Reveals Appearances Awards/Honors Buzz – Starred Reviews General Updates Podcasts March 2022 Releases Book Deals Bex Glendining sold their debut YA graphic novel, INDIGO PORT, coming spring 2025 from Abrams/Amulet. Myisha Haynes sold two YA graphic novels, HUMANITIES 101 and another untitled, the first comingContinue Reading

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