About the book: As an obedient orphan of the U.N.A. (the super-country that was once Mexico, the U.S., and Canada), Alenna learned at an early age to blend in and be quiet—having your parents taken by the police will do that to a girl. But Alenna can’t help but stand out when she fails a…
Confessions of a YA Junkie: Joanne Albano
One of the best things about Facebook is the fact that you can reconnect with old friends. I was so surprised one day when one of my old friends posted the winners of the YALSA awards on her Facebook page. This resulted in our chatting with each other and realizing that we both love YA…
October Book Club: “Blood Wounds” by Susan Beth Pfeffer
After we read “Under the Mesquite,” we’ll be reading and reviewing “Blood Wounds” by Susan Beth Pfeffer. About the book: Willa is lucky: She has a loving blended family that gets along. Not all families are so fortunate. But when a bloody crime takes place hundreds of miles away, it has an explosive effect on Willa’s…
Welcome to Teen Lit Rocks!
Welcome to Teen Lit Rocks — a place where “Y” and “A” readers of Young Adult literature can come together to read, review, and talk about our favorite books. We’re going to highlight featured books and authors every month and then showcase reviews from adult and teen readers to help you figure out which books…