These books celebrate music, painting, theater, photography, fashion, spoken word, and the power that these and other art forms have to change us and the world around us. Art, and the hope inherent in its creation, can and does make the world a better place. So read on! Create art! Change the world!
Read MoreIt is officially SPOOKY SEASON! October is here and I’m ready for the fear! And for this month’s NOVLbox, we’ve got some scream queens to curate – Paige McKenzie and Nancy Ohlin, authors of B*Witch!
Read MoreWe all of us love a good artist! As an art school grad myself, I can confirm that artists are a ton of fun to be around when we’re not drowning in deadlines and existential angst. So in the spirit of celebrating the creative gene in all of us, here are some of my favorite YA artists who helped reignite my love of art!
Read MoreI have some opinions on my favorite and least favorite brothers and sisters. Which brings us here, today, dear NOVLers: my definitive, decisive ranking of the best (and worst) siblings in NOVL Young Adult history.
Read MoreDiscover your place in P.L.A.I.N. (People Loving Art In Neighborhoods), the underground art collective started by a group of girls who all share the name Jane and who want to bring a little more light in the world through guerrilla art projects!
Read MoreIt’s Thanksgiving in America, which means it’s ALSO Friendsgiving! Friendsgiving is all about celebrating the familial bond we have with our closest friends. If you, like me, have difficulty boiling water, let alone cooking a nice side dish for Friendsgiving dinner, why not bring a book instead as a gift to your host? And wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got a few recommendations for you down below!
Read MoreYALLFest is this weekend! Ah! It really snuck up on me, considering I feel like I just got back from YALLWEST not too long ago. I’m so excited to see y’all this weekend and talk all things bookish. If you haven’t seen our booth schedule yet, you can see it here. We have a stacked lineup for you—not just with our authors’ panels, but also with the books we’re giving away. I know there are a lot of booths and can be super overwhelming, so I’ve provided the description to all 15 books we’re giving away at the booth below so that you can plan accordingly.
Read MoreHalloween is just around the corner. So if you don’t have your costume ready, you better get your act together. Books are a great source of inspiration for costumes, though, so I’ve graciously rounded up a few ideas for you!
Read MoreOmg omg omg omg—it’s almost November, which means it’s time for another YALLFest! Even though this will be my third time down in Charleston, my excitement to see all y’all book lovers (and to eat the amazing biscuits) never falters. We have our friends from JIMMY Patterson with us again this year, and boy, do we have quite the lineup for y’all in both giveaways and author panels.
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