Dear Evan Hansen is a musical by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson, first performed in July 2015. I first heard about it this …
Into the Water: Step in If You Dare
The laughs of children and the memories of summer fun ripple along the surface of the tantalizing river, a river with secrets just below the …
13 Reasons Why: Disturbing and Thought-Provoking Series Involving Suicide
Everyone knows Hannah Baker killed herself. But what they don’t know is why she did it and, more importantly, who is responsible. In the new …
You’re Welcome, Universe: Paint Your Own Story
Julia is anything but your typical teenage girl. She is rebellious, edgy, and, on top of it all, she is also deaf. In Whitney Gardner’s …
Goodbye Days: An Exploration of Guilt and the Meaning of Friendship
Who knew a single text could change a person’s entire life? Carver sure didn’t. In Jeff Zentner’s latest release, Goodbye Days, the effects of grief …
Sophie Hardcastle Book Reviews: ‘Running Like China’ and ‘Breathing Under Water’
Author of two of the most carefully crafted books of all time, Sophie Hardcastle holds a raw talent of shaping works worthy of discovery. Her …
Crazy Messy Beautiful: The Art of Falling in Love
Pablo Neruda is anything but your average teenage boy. In Carrie Arcos’s latest novel, Crazy Messy Beautiful, the chaotic, awkward, and also humorous moments of …
The Hate U Give: Relevant, Impactful, and Memorable
It only takes a single moment for your life to change completely: a party, a fight, and a bullet. In Angie Thomas’s new novel, The …
Jennifer Niven: Beyond Her YA Novels
There are numerous authors who are innovating the world of Young Adult Literature. They are challenging often hushed topics within the YA world head …