The end of the school year for those in institutions that aren’t year-round is imminent. That means for many readers here–whether you’re adults who work with teens or are teens yourselves–time is about to crack open for a little more reading. The great news is that not only has the year already been full of excellent options, but there will also be even more great YA reads hitting shelves this week to help amp up that TBR.
Among this week’s new releases is a book centering the Native Hawaiian experience that’s earning comparisons to Elizabeth Acevedo. There’s also a fun (and timely) read about a group of cheerleaders who have a complaint lodged against them for not being “straight friendly.” We’ve also got yet another book releasing in hardcover and in paperback simultaneously. Again, this is such a welcome microtrend in YA over the last year, and I hope it continues. Giving people a choice in how they purchase their title based on their budget is especially helpful for young people who work with even tighter budgets than their adult peers.
Grab your shades, your favorite bevy, and your to-read list. We’re itching closer and closer to the summer reading season, and you’ll feel that in this week’s array of ...
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