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Tag: young adult

Arushi Raina: “All of my characters are flawed, but in different ways”

Arushi Raina: "All of my characters are flaw...

November 22, 2017

Arushi Raina’s debut novel explores the roots of the Soweto Uprising in Johannesburg in 1976, and the edifice of Apartheid in a South Africa about to explode.Go to full post …read more

Confronting Lies & Finding Truths with Laura Langston

Confronting Lies & Finding Truths with Laura...

September 1, 2017

In Plain Sight is a timely and compelling novel for young readers; Laura Langston shares insight into writing the book.Go to full post …read more

David Starr’s historical YA novel captures the complexity and conflict of New Caledonia

David Starr's historical YA novel captures t...

July 18, 2017

David Starr’s historical YA novel, The Nor’wester, follows Simon Fraser’s journey through the eyes of a Scottish lad. Go to full post …read more

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