Here’s some bookish news you might have missed this week:
Books:
- @PitchDarkBooks: Prepare for next month with the 15 most anticipated YA books publishing in November via @EpicReads ––> http://bit.ly/Hfbzyz
- @PitchDarkBooks: Watch @VeronicaRoth discuss her @Divergent series – recorded live from the #Allegiant tour! http://youtu.be/8m588VE4MxQ
- â€@PublishersWkly: Random House Acquires Figment http://pwne.ws/1amutzA
- @catagator: Spend some time with @malindalo‘s data on LGBTQ YA books and mainstream publishing: http://www.malindalo.com/2013/10/lgbt-young-adult-books-2003-13-a-decade-of-slow-but-steady-change/ …
- @PitchDarkBooks: 12 Creepy YA Books That Should Be Made Into Horror Movies ––> http://bit.ly/1g7Cril
- @catagator: If you didn’t read @courtney_s‘s excellent “Writing for Girls,” you need to. Why girl experiences in fiction matter: http://summerscourtney.tumblr.com/post/65383763099/my-books-usually-come-from-a-place-where-im
- @IceyBooks: Hitting Shelves (94) — October 29th, 2013 http://goo.gl/fb/arXUO
@TLT16: 10 #yalit titles dealing with Mental Illness Source: http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2012/08/top-10-books …… http://tmblr.co/Z2IpfrytIYPd - â€@PWKidsBookshelf: 5 Series You Probably Missed as a Kid (But Should Read as an Adult) | The Millions http://pwne.ws/17rwdVW
- @TLT16: In today’s Sunday Reflections @robinreads discusses empathy, fiction and new book by Laurie Halse Anderson http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2013/10/sunday-reflections-imagining-others.html?m=1 …
- @sljournal: Remembering JFK : books and websites for students http://ow.ly/qcuKe
- @PWKidsBookshelf: A PW feature: new children’s and YA books tackle bullying http://pwne.ws/1gYIUNP
Contests:
- @HarlequinTeen: You could win @jkagawa ‘s The Iron Traitor, The Lost Prince and $25 gift cert from GEEKS OF DOOM! http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2013/10/28/contest-25-the-iron-traitor-giveaway?
- @yabooknerd: Tween Tuesday Review (+GIVEAWAY) Double Vision: Code Name 711 by @FTBradleyAuthor -Awesome spy book http://yabooknerd.blogspot.com/2013/10/tween-tuesday-review-double-vision-code.html … @HarperChildrens
Movie/TV:
- @PWKidsBookshelf: The CW Sets Drama Adaptation Of Sara Shepard Book Series ‘The Perfectionists’ http://pwne.ws/18BRcB9
- @PenguinTeen: Two new #VAMovie stills! Do these little sneak peeks make it harder/easier to wait? Either way we still want them! http://bit.ly/19724vp
- @eonline: #VeronicaMarsMovie teaser footage is here–love triangle alert! Are you Team Logan or Team Piz?! http://eonli.ne/1947asf
- @TLT16: EW has a frame by frame breakdown of the CATCHING FIRE trailer http://tmblr.co/Z2Ipfrytj26b
- @PenguinTeen: The #IfIStay cast poses for pictures & the entire Internet falls in love. Thanks for the inside peek, @gayleforman! http://bit.ly/1aBm4GL
- @seventeenmag: #Divergent fans! We got the juiciest set secrets straight from the cast! Check out our behind-the-scenes video: http://svn.tn/6011bSOZ
Book Trailer:
- @PenguinTeen: .@Marie_Lu‘s #Champion is full of nonstop action & we have a trailer to prove it! Check it out on @hollywoodcrush: http://on.mtv.com/196EOgN
- @abramskids: Diary of a #WimpyKid Hard Luck hits stores on November 5th. Here’s the official book trailer: http://ow.ly/qggZ3
Librarianship:
- â€@sljournal: Make It @ Your Library Launches Maker Space Project Website http://ow.ly/qg4TG #makerspaces
- @TLT16: GIF 101, I am trying to learn about them, so I thought I would share. http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2013/10/geek-is-new-black-gif-101.html …
- @Teenreads: Wanna be on our Teen Board? Applications for the January-June 2014 term are up on our site! Apply now! http://ow.ly/qkdo6
Blogs:
- @catagator: Some data from that big book blogger survey that’s worth checking out http://www.rivercityreading.com/2013/10/book-blogging-survey-results-your-blogs.html …
- @catagator: On the blog, a look at book packagers and literary development companies and their role (& growth) in YA fiction http://www.stackedbooks.org/2013/10/on-book-packagers-and-literary.html …
Just for Fun:
- @harperteen: RT @EpicReads: How To Get Rid Of Your #Allegiant Hangover (4 proven methods!) ––> http://shrd.by/GTZlwz
- @brokeandbookish: Top ten Halloween costumes inspired by books I’ve read — @EWein2412 @LeilaSalesBooks @marissa_meyer http://www.perpetualpageturner.com/2013/10/costumes-inspired-by-ya-books.html …
- @Scholastic: What would Shakespeare tweet? How about Emily Dickinson? @BookishHQ imagines 12 literary legends on @Twitter: http://bit.ly/1cqQkaV
- @harperteen: #TheBookShimmyAwards are officially happening! Stay tuned to @EpicReads for details and how you can get involved!
~ Jennifer Rummel, currently reading Allegiant by Veronica Roth
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I'm a YA Librarian who love love loves books and reading. My favorite types of books include mysteries, romance, thrillers, and spy books. I adore crafty books, regency romances, and cozy mysteries. When I'm not reading or talking about books, I love baking, crafting, and watching the Celtics.
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