Rainbow Rowell, author of the 2014 TRCA title Eleanor & Park, released her new novel this May. Carry On: A Novel tells the story of Simon Snow who is described by his roommate Baz as the worst Chosen One who’s ever been chosen. Check out the video to learn more about Rowell’s latest creation.
The book Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys is set to be adapted for the big screen by Sorrento Productions and Tauras Films. Marius Markevicius will direct and Ben York Jones will adapt the script.
Between Shades of Gray, the 2011 best-selling YA novel by Ruta Sepetys, tells the story of a young teenager, Lina Vilkas, who is deported to Siberia during Stalin’s reign during World War II and separated from her father.
Between Shades of Gray was a 2013 Teen Reader’s Choice Award nominee.
His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg by Louise W. Borden
Graffiti Knight by Karen Bass
Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War by Steve Sheinkin
Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad by M. T. Anderson
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club by Phillip Hoose
Anatomy of a Misfit by Andrea Portes
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
Side Effects May Vary by Julie Murphy
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Zac and Mia by A. J Betts
HarperCollins Publishers recently provided information regarding Cammie McGovern’s upcoming novel. Set for release this October, those who loved Say What You Will are sure to enjoy her upcoming work. Described as “a beautiful, big-hearted book,” A Step Toward Falling should appeal to fans of Jennifer Niven, Robyn Schneider, and Jandy Nelson.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley
My Most Excellent Year by Steve Kluger
Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List by Rachel Cohn
Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
Teen Reader's Choice Award 