Buy the one and only Pride and Prejudice and Zombies – The Shirt Materials: 100% preshrunk heavyweight cotton Availability: Women’s S M L XL & XXL Jane Austen fans probably thought that the chance of a new novel, or even a collaboration, were slim to none. I mean, anyone who died nearly 200 years ago [...]
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Teen Book Trailers
YA Book Trailers Redux
Thorough her book trailer, Tessa Dare presents her story in a new and exciting way, which will stick with you long after the push for this viral marketing campaign is forgotten. Should YA book trailers be striving for the same thing?
Teen War And Conflict Novels
The Boy In The Striped Pajamas
If you haven’t read it yet, then TheBoyInTheStripedPajamas is a great, new tale about the Holocaust as seen through the eyes of a nine-year-old boy who has an SS officer for a father. Despite the divides of race and politics, the young Bruno develops a lasting friendship with Shmuel, a Jewish boy in the concentration camp that his Bruno’s father runs.
Realistic Teen Fiction
White Oleander, or What I Secretly Call A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Woman
How would you cope if you knew your mother murdered her boyfriend and ended up leaving you to fend for yourself in the world of foster homes? Astrid’s development into an artist and woman is testament to the fact that nothing can hold you back when you fight for yourself and your place in the world.
Free YA Giveaways
Awesome Mistwood, Brightly Woven & Will Grayson, Will Grayson Giveaway Roundup
Once again, I’ve been privileged to find three great contests, but if you want to get in on the free YA giveaway love, then you need to act fast! One of the offers for Leah Cypess’ novel Mistwood,which you can find on Amy Brecount White’s website, closes tonight at midnight EST. You’ll have a few [...]
YA Book Shelf News
Do You Like My Site?
Yes, the wait is over! I know that we haven’t been around for all that long, but it was time for some cross promotion on Facebook as well as Twitter. If you like YA Book Shelf, why don’t you show your love with pride on your Facebook profile? For the time being, our YABookShelf Facebook [...]
Teen Book Trailers
Cheryl Rainfield’s Scars – Book Trailer
If you’ve ever felt like no one could possibly understand what you’ve went through in life, then maybe Scars by Cheryl Rainfield is the book for you. You really aren’t the only one experiencing this crisis, it just feels that way.
Viral Marketing And YA Lit
Dear HS Self: #Gimme A Call
If your cell fell into a fountain and gave you the chance to call your younger high school self, then what would you say? What would you do? Twitter follows went wild for the Dear HS Self and #gimmeacall posts on the week of April 19th, but did the message for Sarah Mylnowski get out there? We discuss what would constitute success in an online book marketing campaign.
YA Historical Literature
I, Coriander
Journey back to 1643 to bear witness to Sally Gardner’s enchanting and modern fairy tale for young adults, otherwise known as I, Coriander. It’s no wonder that it received the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize Gold award for 2005.
Free YA Giveaways
Arson, Radiant Shadows, Blue Books And Thank Yous
YA Book Shelf is “suffering” from the desire to promote a free YA giveaway. Today I couldn’t choose just one promo, but are giving you the leads on 5 different contests from 4 great YA blogs. Check them out today – you won’t be disappointed!
