Christina Makes the Bookish Rounds is a feature that will let you know about recent MG/YA/NA book related news. I'll post about articles from the publishing industry, cover reveals, discussions from fellow bloggers, the latest tv/movie news, and giveaways that you're hosting. If you would like to follow along with cover reveals during the week, see my Pinterest.
Publishing:
Rights Report + another:
Book Trailers: Poisoned Apples - Christine Heppermann
Interviews: Afterworlds - Scott Westerfeld, I’ll Give You the Sun - Jandy Nelson, Ask Becca Fitzpatrick, Brown Girl Dreaming - Jacqueline Woodson
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Discussion/Other Blogger Posts:
The 20 Most Anticipated YA Books Publishing in October 2014 -- As someone who was REALLY looking forward to Blue Lily, Lily Blue, I'm surprised it's only #4.
If you’re in London, here’s your reason to go on the Harry Potter tour… new “dark arts” addition forthcoming!
And this is why movie options and adaptations are so important: kids actually read the books that movies are based on.
Do you like those EpicReads infographics? Give them feedback on your favorite historicals so they can make another.
Cut your stress by reading more. Yes please.
Teaching kids with comic books? Also yes please.
YA Fiction is loved because it speaks to us all -- unlike adult fiction. Nice article, but not a huge fan of pointing fingers and saying one is universal and the other isn’t. That’s how we had the great debacle about YA anyway. Like this article: Henry James and the Great Y.A. Debate (Putting down “Harry Potter” for Henry James is not one of adulthood’s obligations, like flossing and mortgage payments; it’s one of its rewards, like autonomy and sex. It seems to me not embarrassing or shameful but just self-defeating and a little sad to forego such pleasures in favor of reading a book that might just as easily be enjoyed by a child.). Dude, you can go have your Henry James rewards, I’m fine where I am. And Harry Potter Changed My World.
50 of the Greatest Literature Characters (“To be clear: a great character isn’t always one you like (just ask Claire Messud), but one that is somehow extraordinary, or evokes some kind of delicious story-feeling in the reader.”).
How an East Harlem Bookstore is Getting 1,500 Books to Migrant Kids.
Books that seem to be getting a lot of readerly love this past month; have you read any?
Best set of articles -- was laughing so hard: this guy watches the HP movies for the first time and his commentary? Yes.yes.yes. The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix.
And in celebration of HP: Which obscure HP character are you? I’m… Nicholas Flamel (As the inventor of the Philosopher’s Stone, Nicolas Flamel is always looking for new and creative solutions to problems. You, like him, value innovation and exploring every aspect of a problem. You strive for efficiency while still having fun with a well-performed Bat Bogey Hex.). [and of course in other HP goodness: 27 Secrets Hogwarts Students Won’t Tell You and 16 Reasons You’d Probably Die at Hogwarts.]
27 Things Judy Blume’s “Forever” Taught You about Sex. I wish I’d read more Judy Blume; feels kind of like she’s a bar to which a lot of other authors are held or compared.
9 Facts That Prove Young Adults Are Reading More Than Adults. It has actually surprised me how many of my co-workers are avid readers, and maybe it’s because we’re at a lower level in our careers and family lives, but … still.
The Books That Made Me Who I Am.
Someone is a fan of The Maze Runner movie but not the ending… Christina: still needs to read the book and see the movie o.O.
Which YA Horror Novel Are You?
Blogger Discussions to come!
Movies/TV Shows:
The Maze Runner did quite well this weekend, opening first with a $32.5 million box office, which is close to its budget. And $80+ million globally, which the Variety analysis suggests is because of TMR being marketed as action-heavy and towards a male crowd. Thanks to the Maze Runner's popularity, The Scorch Trials will be released in theaters on September 18, 2015.
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss in Mockingjay -- doesn't she look younger in these promotional photos? Subtle tone that seems to work well with the sadness of that book. And re: Mockingjay, Lorde's single on the soundtrack is Yellow Flicker Beat and will be available on iTunes on September 29th; album art has been released too.
Paper Towns will be filming in North Carolina.
And up to now, The Fault in Our Stars has made over $300 million.
And maybe all John Green books will be optioned: Universal bought the rights to "Let It Snow," his anthology with Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle.
Giveaways:
Copy of The Girl from the Well, US/CA, ends 09/28.
ARCs of Trial by Fire, Adrenaline Crush, and Mortal Danger, INT, ends 10/04.
Adventures in Children's Publishing giveaways: 09/30.
Giveaways listed at Saturday Situation by Lori of Pure Imagination and Candace of Candace's Book Blog.
Don't forget to enter YABC's giveaways for the month.
Sci-fi and Fantasy Friday {SF/F Reviews and Giveaways}.
Jessica Darling's It List, 09/30, US only.
In the Afterlight Red Pack, 09/29, US only.
Half a Chance, 10/04, US/CA only.
Gift cards and tote bags, INT + US/CA, ends 10/10.
$100 Amazon giftcard, ends 09/30.
5 copies of the Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson, US only, ends 10/04.
Book blogger summer reading programs, ends 09/30.
Other:
New Releases: Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld, Adrenaline Crush by Laurie Boyle Crompton, In a Handful of Dust by Mindy McGinnis, Salt & Storm by Kendall Kulper, Messenger of Fear by Michael Grant, Remember Me (Find Me #2) by Romily Bernard, The Bodies We Wear by Jeyn Roberts, Unmade (Lynburn Legacy #3) by Sarah Rees Brennan, Reign: The Prophecy by Lily Blake, Survival Colony 9 by Joshua David Bellin, Lark Rising (Guardians of Tarnec #1) by Sandra Waugh, Tabula Rasa by Kristen Lippert-Martin, Skink -- No Surrender by Carl Hiaasen, Firebug by Lish McBride, On a Clear Day by Walter Dean Myers.
Recent Recommended Reads: Unghhh, I’m starting to get *almost* on pace with review titles again, but scheduling is now my issue. Expect to see a Raven Boys series review (in place of a potentially spoilery Blue Lily, Lily Blue one) or a Don’t Touch review. Or a round-up soon enough.
Which articles did you like best? Did I miss any news? Did you host a cover reveal or discussion that I should have posted about? A giveaway? Leave the links, and I'll either edit this post or post about 'em next week.
Publishing:
Rights Report + another:
- A currently untitled new series - Cinda Williams Chima (Set 20 years later in the Seven Realms, it introduces a new generation of teen characters who grapple with old enemies, new betrayals, and magical threats. Book 1 is slated for fall 2015; HarperCollins).
- A YA fantasy trilogy (first: Ruined) - Amy Tintera (The series follows two teens, on opposing sides of a war, as they rise to become leaders in their respective kingdoms while falling in love with each other. The first installment, Ruined, is set for summer 2016; HarperTeen).
- Sons and Fathers - Avi (a collection of seven short stories for middle-graders; a companion to Avi's What Do Fish Have to Do with Anything? The new book explores different aspects of the father/son relationship dynamic, including active grandfathers and absentee fathers. It's slated for publication in fall 2016; Candlewick).
- Spirit Week - Christine Heppermann (verse novel; a high school junior at an all-girls Catholic school renews a friendship that may just help her figure out who she wants to be, when – after an unwanted pregnancy – she realizes she can no longer pretend to be who she once was. It's scheduled for 2016; Greenwillow).
- Tightrope - Sasha Dawn (about a girl who suspects that she was the true target of a kidnapping-gone-awry, and must learn the truth behind her mother's near-fatal car accident before the kidnapper strikes again. Publication is set for spring 2016; Egmont).
- Enter a Glossy Web - McKenna Ruebush (In this fantasy debut, pitched as The Penderwicks meets Alice in Wonderland, a girl named George is sent off by her eccentric aunt on a quest to find her missing uncle, armed with raincoats, a pile of sandwiches, a talking map, and two boys she meets along the way in a graveyard. Publication is scheduled for spring 2016; Henry Holt's Christy Ottaviano Books).
- Consumed - Megan Miranda (tells the story of Kelsey, a girl raised in fear by her mother, who was the victim of an abduction many years before. When her mother disappears, Kelsey finds herself questioning the version of events she's grown up with and realizes she has set something sinister in motion. It will publish in summer 2016; Crown).
- Twelve - Christa Desir (17-year-old Natalie Spencer is two days out of rehab and two months post-DUI. Her only respite is her new comradeship with fellow AA members, including 30-something Joe. But the lines of addiction and love become quickly blurred as Natalie realizes her feelings for Joe go beyond friendship. It’s slated for January 2016; Simon Pulse).
- Incognita - Kristen Lippert-Martin (Sequel to debut YA thriller Tabula Rasa. Tabula Rasa publishes this month from Egmont; publication for Incognita is set for spring 2016. Egmont.)
- Dreamland - Robert Luis Anderson (YA debut centers on the thin line between our world and the world of dreams and nightmares, and on 17-year-old Dea Donahue, who discovers what happens when the two worlds collide. Publication is scheduled for fall 2015; HarperTeen).
Book Trailers: Poisoned Apples - Christine Heppermann
Interviews: Afterworlds - Scott Westerfeld, I’ll Give You the Sun - Jandy Nelson, Ask Becca Fitzpatrick, Brown Girl Dreaming - Jacqueline Woodson
Awards/Lists: Winter/Spring 2015 Indies Introduce Debut Authors and New Voices Titles Announced and CNN's list of 40 new fall titles to feed your YA addiction.
Penguin is teaming up with Cartoon Network for its next imprint.
It's banned books week! So lots of publishers have been discussing banned books, you can see the most frequently banned books from 2000-2009, and here are some gorgeous quotes from banned books. A really wonderful infographic on banned books (definitely didn't think Oregon would be so high in banning books!), what it's like to teach banned books, and the most banned book of 2012 and 2013... can you guess? Meanwhile, lol, a school in Texas took seven books off the required reading list. Yes, banned books week. Look what still happens.
Bad things may happen to those who pirate books. Last week, there was the news that HarperCollins tracked those who pirated their novels. This week, well, sounds like your Amazon account can get hacked...
So, in terms of diversity in publishing, turns out there’s not much with regards to employees. And books with diversity are disproportionately censored, which may be more part of the problem than that oft-repeated question “do they sell less well?” The call for diversity has also happened in Canada, which has some interesting titles coming up. Maria Andreu also discusses the effects of a book being labeled a “diverse” book and James Dawson says there are too many white faces in children’s books today. And hey, if you do know some diverse books, you can nominate a kids book for the Carter G. Woodson Book Award before October 10. Also, a cool video with kids explaining what makes a book “diverse” for them.
Amazon, oh Amazon. Now it’s launching a crowdsourcing publishing platform and Kindle for Kids. Authors are also addressing Amazon’s board about the Amazon-Hachette dispute, and UK libraries are advocating for working with Amazon.
A brief summary of author and industry events last week.
Cover Reveals:
Penguin is teaming up with Cartoon Network for its next imprint.
It's banned books week! So lots of publishers have been discussing banned books, you can see the most frequently banned books from 2000-2009, and here are some gorgeous quotes from banned books. A really wonderful infographic on banned books (definitely didn't think Oregon would be so high in banning books!), what it's like to teach banned books, and the most banned book of 2012 and 2013... can you guess? Meanwhile, lol, a school in Texas took seven books off the required reading list. Yes, banned books week. Look what still happens.
Bad things may happen to those who pirate books. Last week, there was the news that HarperCollins tracked those who pirated their novels. This week, well, sounds like your Amazon account can get hacked...
So, in terms of diversity in publishing, turns out there’s not much with regards to employees. And books with diversity are disproportionately censored, which may be more part of the problem than that oft-repeated question “do they sell less well?” The call for diversity has also happened in Canada, which has some interesting titles coming up. Maria Andreu also discusses the effects of a book being labeled a “diverse” book and James Dawson says there are too many white faces in children’s books today. And hey, if you do know some diverse books, you can nominate a kids book for the Carter G. Woodson Book Award before October 10. Also, a cool video with kids explaining what makes a book “diverse” for them.
Amazon, oh Amazon. Now it’s launching a crowdsourcing publishing platform and Kindle for Kids. Authors are also addressing Amazon’s board about the Amazon-Hachette dispute, and UK libraries are advocating for working with Amazon.
A brief summary of author and industry events last week.
Cover Reveals:
Tommy Can't Stop - Tim Federle (a picture book)
Princess Academy - Shannon Hale (redesigned)
Vitro - Jessica Khoury (pb redesign)
Even the Moon Has Scars - Steph Campbell (not sure if YA)
The Fever: A Novel - Megan Abbott (redesign)
*forgot to include this one
The 20 Most Anticipated YA Books Publishing in October 2014 -- As someone who was REALLY looking forward to Blue Lily, Lily Blue, I'm surprised it's only #4.
If you’re in London, here’s your reason to go on the Harry Potter tour… new “dark arts” addition forthcoming!
And this is why movie options and adaptations are so important: kids actually read the books that movies are based on.
Do you like those EpicReads infographics? Give them feedback on your favorite historicals so they can make another.
Cut your stress by reading more. Yes please.
Teaching kids with comic books? Also yes please.
YA Fiction is loved because it speaks to us all -- unlike adult fiction. Nice article, but not a huge fan of pointing fingers and saying one is universal and the other isn’t. That’s how we had the great debacle about YA anyway. Like this article: Henry James and the Great Y.A. Debate (Putting down “Harry Potter” for Henry James is not one of adulthood’s obligations, like flossing and mortgage payments; it’s one of its rewards, like autonomy and sex. It seems to me not embarrassing or shameful but just self-defeating and a little sad to forego such pleasures in favor of reading a book that might just as easily be enjoyed by a child.). Dude, you can go have your Henry James rewards, I’m fine where I am. And Harry Potter Changed My World.
50 of the Greatest Literature Characters (“To be clear: a great character isn’t always one you like (just ask Claire Messud), but one that is somehow extraordinary, or evokes some kind of delicious story-feeling in the reader.”).
How an East Harlem Bookstore is Getting 1,500 Books to Migrant Kids.
Books that seem to be getting a lot of readerly love this past month; have you read any?
Best set of articles -- was laughing so hard: this guy watches the HP movies for the first time and his commentary? Yes.yes.yes. The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix.
And in celebration of HP: Which obscure HP character are you? I’m… Nicholas Flamel (As the inventor of the Philosopher’s Stone, Nicolas Flamel is always looking for new and creative solutions to problems. You, like him, value innovation and exploring every aspect of a problem. You strive for efficiency while still having fun with a well-performed Bat Bogey Hex.). [and of course in other HP goodness: 27 Secrets Hogwarts Students Won’t Tell You and 16 Reasons You’d Probably Die at Hogwarts.]
27 Things Judy Blume’s “Forever” Taught You about Sex. I wish I’d read more Judy Blume; feels kind of like she’s a bar to which a lot of other authors are held or compared.
9 Facts That Prove Young Adults Are Reading More Than Adults. It has actually surprised me how many of my co-workers are avid readers, and maybe it’s because we’re at a lower level in our careers and family lives, but … still.
The Books That Made Me Who I Am.
Someone is a fan of The Maze Runner movie but not the ending… Christina: still needs to read the book and see the movie o.O.
Which YA Horror Novel Are You?
Blogger Discussions to come!
Movies/TV Shows:
The Maze Runner did quite well this weekend, opening first with a $32.5 million box office, which is close to its budget. And $80+ million globally, which the Variety analysis suggests is because of TMR being marketed as action-heavy and towards a male crowd. Thanks to the Maze Runner's popularity, The Scorch Trials will be released in theaters on September 18, 2015.
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss in Mockingjay -- doesn't she look younger in these promotional photos? Subtle tone that seems to work well with the sadness of that book. And re: Mockingjay, Lorde's single on the soundtrack is Yellow Flicker Beat and will be available on iTunes on September 29th; album art has been released too.
Paper Towns will be filming in North Carolina.
And up to now, The Fault in Our Stars has made over $300 million.
And maybe all John Green books will be optioned: Universal bought the rights to "Let It Snow," his anthology with Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle.
Giveaways:
Copy of The Girl from the Well, US/CA, ends 09/28.
ARCs of Trial by Fire, Adrenaline Crush, and Mortal Danger, INT, ends 10/04.
Adventures in Children's Publishing giveaways: 09/30.
Giveaways listed at Saturday Situation by Lori of Pure Imagination and Candace of Candace's Book Blog.
Don't forget to enter YABC's giveaways for the month.
Sci-fi and Fantasy Friday {SF/F Reviews and Giveaways}.
Jessica Darling's It List, 09/30, US only.
In the Afterlight Red Pack, 09/29, US only.
Half a Chance, 10/04, US/CA only.
Gift cards and tote bags, INT + US/CA, ends 10/10.
$100 Amazon giftcard, ends 09/30.
5 copies of the Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson, US only, ends 10/04.
Book blogger summer reading programs, ends 09/30.
Other:
New Releases: Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld, Adrenaline Crush by Laurie Boyle Crompton, In a Handful of Dust by Mindy McGinnis, Salt & Storm by Kendall Kulper, Messenger of Fear by Michael Grant, Remember Me (Find Me #2) by Romily Bernard, The Bodies We Wear by Jeyn Roberts, Unmade (Lynburn Legacy #3) by Sarah Rees Brennan, Reign: The Prophecy by Lily Blake, Survival Colony 9 by Joshua David Bellin, Lark Rising (Guardians of Tarnec #1) by Sandra Waugh, Tabula Rasa by Kristen Lippert-Martin, Skink -- No Surrender by Carl Hiaasen, Firebug by Lish McBride, On a Clear Day by Walter Dean Myers.
Recent Recommended Reads: Unghhh, I’m starting to get *almost* on pace with review titles again, but scheduling is now my issue. Expect to see a Raven Boys series review (in place of a potentially spoilery Blue Lily, Lily Blue one) or a Don’t Touch review. Or a round-up soon enough.
Which articles did you like best? Did I miss any news? Did you host a cover reveal or discussion that I should have posted about? A giveaway? Leave the links, and I'll either edit this post or post about 'em next week.