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Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for

Channeling Marilyn (Mima Tipper), releasing June 2, 2026!

Before we get to the cover, here’s a note from the author:

Dear YABC readers, Thank you so much for checking out Channeling Marilyn. The idea for the novel came to me as I sat with my then middle school-aged daughter reading through Teen Vogue. As we flipped pages, I couldn’t help noticing that some of the models and featured celebrities were dressed or styled like Marilyn Monroe. With that I began to wonder what Marilyn’s spirit would think of how she still permeates our culture more than 60 years after her death. I found I couldn’t stop thinking about Marilyn, and started reading about her life and her career and, of course, rewatching her movies. Enchanted with her luminous beauty and talent, I began to imagine a story of who Marilyn’s spirit would visit if she could come back. Channeling Marilyn is the result.

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Title: Channeling Marilyn

Author: Mima Tipper

Release date: June 2, 2026

Publisher: She Writes Press, Simon & Schuster distributing

ISBN:  979-8896363200

Cover designer/artist credit: Mary Ann Smith

Seventeen-year-old Lexa Donovan’s timid, plus-size life goes sideways when the spirit of Marilyn Monroe takes up residence in her body in this laugh-out-loud funny paranormal YA tale perfect for fans of Lisa Schroeder and Ashley Poston.

High school senior Lexa Donovan longs to be more than a bit player in her own drab life—and when she’s chosen to be part of her school’s spring production of Bus Stop, she thinks her wish has come true. But her thrill turns to panic when she’s tapped to play the leading role, sexy showgirl Cherie. One thing tall, plus-size Lexa knows for sure is that she is the exact opposite of the most famous Cherie ever: sex-goddess Marilyn Monroe.

Lexa wants out before she makes a fool of herself in front of everyone. But then something entirely unexpected happens: The spirit of Marilyn Monroe appears—ready and willing to be Lexa’s personal acting coach—and talks her out of quitting.

Soon, Lexa’s life becomes a screwball comedy, with her bouncing between Marilyn’s acting “help,” her crush on her gorgeous co-star Brian, and her unexpected attraction to the mysterious Jeremy Leith. Comedy shifts to drama, though, as Lexa’s fear of humiliation—fueled by Brian’s jealous girlfriend—morphs into full-on stage fright. A fright that grows dangerously intense when Marilyn starts having decidedly un-spiritish feelings that have nothing to do with Lexa or the play.

Before the curtain rises on opening night, Lexa and Marilyn will have to learn to trust their own hearts and act on what each truly needs to move forward—in life and in death.
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About the Author: Mima Tipper

Half Greek half American, Mima Tipper and her writing reflect her heritage—a little bit old-country, a little bit rock and roll: one foot wandering through the dreamy realms of myths and faerie tales, the other running on the solid ground of fast-paced, contemporary story. She earned her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and is the award-winning author of the YA novel Kat’s Greek Summer (SparkPress, ISBN-9781684633067). Beyond devoting most of her time to writing, Mima helps at Inklings Children’s Books in Waitsfield, VT, volunteers at her local library, and is committed to promoting literacy and supporting the writing community. Currently, Mima lives in Vermont with her family.

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Three (3) winners will receive a signed ARC of Channeling Marilyn (Mima Tipper) and the following swag: a hot pink gauze bag holding a Marilyn sticker, a temp tattoo, a bookmark, a glittery stiletto shoe bag charm and a Marilyn button. ~ US/CAN ONLY!

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Hi, YABCers!

Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for

Survivor Mountain (Sarah Floyd), releasing November 25, 2025!

Before we get to the cover, here’s a note from the author:

Hello YABCers!

I’m thrilled to share the cover of my newest novel, Survivor Mountain! It’s an action-adventure-survival thriller — but at its heart, it’s a story of healing and redemption — about finding the courage to become the hero of your own story.

Survivor Mountain includes a sweet first-crush, first-kiss romantic thread and plenty of suspense and danger, but no graphic violence. I wrote it for readers ages 11–15, although many of my beta readers (especially women who love MG and YA) have said it brought them right back to that exciting time of intense friendships, frenemies, and first-crush emotions.

I hope you’ll love Survivor Mountain as much as I loved writing it! 💛

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Title: SURVIVOR MOUNTAIN

Author’s name: Sarah Floyd

Release date: November 25, 2025

Publisher: Wild Ink Publishing

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1964885442

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1964885445

Cover designer/artist credit: Olivia Hunter

Fake it ’til you make it — that’s what Dani’s older sister always said.

Thirteen-year-old Dani never asked to be responsible for her younger sister on the school field trip to the Santa Cruz Mountains — but no one expected a massive earthquake to strand them far from help. Now with no cell service, dwindling supplies, and dangerous terrain, Dani, her sister Lily, and Dani’s secret crush, Miles, must find a way off the mountain on their own.

But nature isn’t the only threat. As they navigate the rugged wilderness, they cross paths with strangers who aren’t who they claim to be — and a sinister plot begins to unfold. Trapped in a high-stakes con-game, the trio’s only chance of escape is to work together.

That’s easier said than done. Ever since their older sister’s death, Dani and Lily have barely spoken, each silently blaming the other. Now, they must learn to trust each other again if Dani’s daring plan has any chance of success.

If she fails, they might never make it home. But if she succeeds, Dani won’t have to fake it ’til she makes it anymore — she will prove that she is becoming the person she wants to be.

Bold. Brave. Decisive. Her older sister would be proud.

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About the Author: Sarah Floyd

Sarah Floyd was born in Carmel Highlands, California, where she and her friends roamed the Big Sur wilderness that surrounded their homes. When she was in fifth grade her family moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and then to San Francisco, California. Sarah always brought her favorite books wherever she moved, and she always made new friends who loved to read. Now she writes books for children and teens — for her, it’s the best job in the world.

Sarah likes to weave elements of her life into her stories. As a teen, she faced challenges with post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety — experiences reflected in Survivor Mountain, which includes an author’s note encouraging readers to reach out for mental health support when needed. The novel’s adventure scenes draw on her training with the National Outdoor Leadership School, where she learned wilderness survival skills.

Survivor Mountain is Sarah Floyd’s third book. Her other books are Butterfly Girl, a middle grade novel, and Ten Clever Ninjas, a children’s picture book. She lives in Florida with her husband and son. To learn more, please visit her website: sarafloydbooks.com

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Hi, YABCers!

Today we’re super excited to host the cover celebration for

Dance of the Owl Woman – Patya’s Journey (K. M. Huber),

in stores August 18, 2026!

Before we get to the cover, here’s a note from K. M. Huber:

Happy All Hallows’ Eve! That special time when worlds overlap, the supernatural comes close, and we can try on other faces and lives . . .   Here’s a little special something for your treat bag this year:

I invite you to step into Patya’s world. Let it envelope you, entice you, and take you on adventures real and fantastical.

When advance copies are ready in February, YABC readers can enter a giveaway for copies but, to celebrate this beautiful cover right NOW, you can enter to win a copy of Patya’s May 2025 debut, Call of the Owl Woman – A Novel of Ancient Peru, wherein Patya steps into a destiny she never imagined. I hope her journey will challenge your senses and nourish your soul and that it will make you long for more adventures in her world.

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Title: Dance of the Owl Woman – Patya’s Journey

Author’s name: K. M. Huber

Release date: August 18, 2026

Publisher: Spark Press

ISBN:  9798896363828

Cover designer/artist credit:  Cristina Stanojevich (artist); Leah Lococo (cover designer)

The stakes only get higher for Patya in this heart-stopping sequel to Call of the Owl Woman, which features a tenacious heroine and vivid villains who will mesmerize fans of the magical and keep armchair travelers at the edge of their seats.

In sixth-century Peru, Patya’s world is being torn apart by crisis, drought, and personal tragedy, yet she transforms from a shy teenager who doubts she’ll ever be loved into a mystical young leader willing to risk her life for what she believes. After facing down vicious high priest Achiq to defend her little brother, Patya herself becomes the focus of Achiq’s vengeance: He convinces the community that she is responsible for a devastating fire actually set by his followers and turns people against her.

Determined to prove her innocence, Patya sets out to find her grandmother’s allies. Drawing strength from her ancestral roots and the earth itself, she gradually discovers new strength and awakens to her own power—and begins to fulfill her grandmother’s dream of rekindling an ancient sisterhood. Despite danger, fear, and self-doubt, Patya summons the courage to step into a destiny larger than herself. Everything in her says it’s the right thing to do, but can she do it without losing her new love—a love she never dreamed was possible before now?

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About the Author: K. M. Huber

K. M. Huber grew up in the Pacific Northwest climbing trees, wandering in the mountains, wondering about the world, and writing poems. Unforeseen winds carried her to a new life in New York City, chance introduced her to her future husband, and before long another wind blew them together to the stark desert coast of his homeland, Peru. There, she fell under the enchantment of mystical inland Andean peaks, magical valleys, timeless tales and colorful traditions that continue to inspire her writing even though they now live in East Tennessee.

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Four (4) winners will receive a signed copy of Dance of the Owl Woman – Patya’s Journey (K. M. Huber), as well as a star-studded bag with a bookmark, a sticker, and 3 temporary tattoos: a monkey (one of the most famous of the mysterious Nazca lines), a leaping orca, and an owl! ~ US Only!

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Hi, YABCers!

Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for

Kat’s Greek Summer (Mima Tipper), releasing May 13, 2025!

Before we get to the cover, here’s a note from the author:

Dear YABC readers, Thank you so much for checking out Kat’s Greek Summer. The novel is loosely based on the many summers I spent in Greece during the first 16 or so years of my life. Because I didn’t have any interest in writing a memoir, I created a fictionalized main character—a girl as opposite to me at the age of 14 as possible—and crafted a fun, gripping, romantic, sun and sand-filled contemporary YA story. As I wrote the book, though, a lot of feelings about my family and my heritage surfaced. I let Kat Baker, my fictional character, say and do and ask things that I never knew or had the courage to say and do and ask. A lot of my remembered feelings and experiences surfaced. These feelings and experiences informed Kat’s story more and more, and the result of that process is Kat’s Greek Summer. Though Kat’s story is fiction, many, many aspects of her story hold the emotional truth I discovered exploring my own heritage growing up half Greek/half American.

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Title: Kat’s Greek Summer

Author: Mima Tipper

Release date: May 13, 2025

Publisher: Spark Press, Simon &Schuster distributor

ISBN (if available):  978-1684633067

Cover designer/artist credit: Spark Press Design team led by Mary Ann Smith

For fans of Jenna Evans Welch and Barbara Dee, Mima Tipper’s “Kat’s Greek Summer” (SparkPress, May 13, 2025) is a timely and uplifting contemporary YA story of a fourteen-year-old girl risking it all for self-truth, family, and first love over one sun-drenched Greek summer.

Ready—set—look out, world! Kat Baker is about to explode… onto the high school scene, that is. All she has to do? Spend July and August training with New Canaan High’s cross-country team, become a running goddess and, come fall, claim her place as the team’s star freshman runner.

When her mom shocks her with the unwelcome news that the family will spend the summer exploring their roots in the rustic Greek village of Paralia, Kat’s sure her high school popularity plan is toast. Once in Paralia, punishing heat and cultural clashes force her to launch a risky and covert training strategy to keep her running-star dreams alive. And it is during these hidden sessions that Kat is swept into late-night encounters with Theofilus Zafirakis, a beautiful but off-limits Greek boy.

As Kat’s lies mount, her secret odyssey spirals out of control, finally putting one of her cousins in danger. In the end, it takes the unexpected meddling of a village full of crazy, wonderful (and not so wonderful) Greeks for her to open up to her Greek side, discovering at last that the key to belonging anywhere is belonging first to herself.

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About the Author: Mima Tipper

Half-Greek, half-American, Mima Tipper and her writing reflect her heritage—a little bit old-country, a little bit rock and roll: one foot wandering through the dreamy realms of myths and faerie tales, the other running on the solid ground of fast-paced, contemporary story. She earned her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and has published YA fiction in Hunger Mountain and Sucker Literary Magazine. Kat’s

Greek Summer will be her first published novel. Beyond devoting most of her time to writing, Mima volunteers at her local library and is committed to promoting literacy. Mima lives in Vermont with her family.

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Three (3) winners will receive a signed ARC copy of Kat’s Greek Summer (Mima Tipper), plus a swag bag of an Aegean blue gauze bag with stickers, a button pin, a bookmark, a temporary tattoo, and an evil eye bag charm. ~ US/CAN Only!

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Hi, YABCers!

Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for

The Great Dinosaur Sleepover (Linda Bailey), releasing April 8, 2025!

Before we get to the cover, here’s a note from the Publisher:

Get ready to roar with excitement for The Great Dinosaur Sleepover, the upcoming picture book that’s about to stomp its way into your heart and onto your bookshelf! Perfect for the dino-obsessed reader in your life, this hilarious and heartwarming adventure transforms a young boy’s disappointing birthday party into an unforgettable prehistoric bash. With vibrant illustrations and a storyline that celebrates the magic of friendship, the joy of new experiences, and the importance of not judging a book by its cover—or its claws! This dino-mite tale is an ideal gift for birthdays and any-kind-of-days. Dive into the fun and discover how a blast from the past can turn an ordinary night into the ultimate sleepover adventure!

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Title: The Great Dinosaur Sleepover

Author: Linda Bailey

Illustrator: Joe Bluhm

Release date: April 8, 2025

Publisher: Tundra Books

ISBN: 9780735269231

Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants — a dinosaur sleepover! Dino games, dino balloons, dino cake. Dino everything! But when the big day arrives, his friends all come down with the flu, and the party seems to be on the edge of extinction.

Then, in the middle of the night, Jake hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds some prehistoric party guests right there in his living room! They’ve invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday he’ll never forget —just don’t tell the T-Rex!

An unforgettable birthday tale with huge laughs and heart, this newest picture book from acclaimed author Linda Bailey celebrates friendship, inclusion and fun – and is brought to life with magnificent, cinematic artwork from award-winning animation director and illustrator Joe Bluhm.

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About the Author: Linda Bailey

Linda Bailey has written nearly forty books for children, including The Three Little Mittens, Carson Crosses Canada, Princesses Versus Dinosaurs and If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur. Her books have been translated into twenty languages and have won multiple awards such as the Ontario Blue Spruce and Silver Birch Awards, the California Young Reader Medal, the Georgia Children’s Picture Book Award and the UK School Library Association Information Book Award. Linda has been honored for her exceptional body of work in children’s literature with the Vicky Metcalf Award. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia where she has had some stupendous sleepovers with her grandchildren.

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About the Illustrator: Joe Bluhm

Joe Bluhm is an artist and storyteller, with books and animation as his primary medium. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce, the book that inspired the Academy Award–winning short film, marked his picture book debut. He has illustrated several books and graphic novels, including The Magician’s Secret by Zachary Hyman and Dear Sister by Alison McGhee. His animation work has garnered Emmy and Academy awards. Joe currently lives in Louisiana with his wife, kids and menagerie of pets.

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Hi, YABCers!

Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for

The Titanic Test: A Love Story (Ann K. Simpson),

in stores now!

Before we get to the cover, here’s a note from Ann K. Simpson:

I am so excited to share my debut novel, The Titanic Test: A Love Story, with you all! It’s a contemporary romance with a friends-to-lovers trope set in Malibu and on board the Titanic’s maiden voyage. Given that there’s time travel, it also lands in the sci-fi genre, or even fantasy. I like to think that it has something for everyone, but mostly, I hope that you’ll fall in love with the characters, just like I did. They find strength, meaning – and love – in the most unlikely of places.

Let me know what you think, and if you enjoy the story, please spread the word!

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Title: The Titanic Test: A Love Story

Author: Ann K. Simpson

Release date: 10/21/2024

Publisher: Framing Hill Media

ISBN:  979-8-9915402-0-9 (hardcover); 979-8-9915402-1-6 (paperback);

979-8-9915402-2-3 (Kindle e-book); 979-8-9915402-3-0 (e-book)

Cover designer/artist credit: Jennifer Bruce (jenniferbruceart.com)

Charlie is a seventeen-year-old Malibu surfer who lives in the moment and is so not into time travel. Now she’s facing Windline Academy’s dreaded Junior Year Test, a trip in time designed to mold her into the girl her parents and school want her to be. The rules are clear: no changing history and no interfering with the senior who’ll be sent to report any infractions.

When Charlie learns her test is to sail on the Titanic, she vows to hide out in her cabin. But soon she meets the ship’s colorful passengers and has to choose between her conscience and passing the test. To make matters worse, Quinn, her childhood best friend turned annoying and super popular senior, shows up to keep her on track.

Sparks fly when she and Quinn clash, but soon their perspectives—and their hearts—meld under the Titanic’s stars. Time, they learn, is a tough adversary, and in the end, the Titanic changes Charlie’s future . . . forever.

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About the Author: Ann K. Simpson

An incurable romantic, Ann K. Simpson was raised with big dreams in the deep South and collected degrees from the University of California, Berkeley (law), the University of Texas at Austin (journalism), and the University of Alabama (Spanish). Her contest-winning fiction has appeared in Say Good Night to Illiteracy, Transformation, and the Texas Bar Journal, and her nonfiction has appeared in various magazines and newspapers. The mother of two currently lives in Washington, DC.

The Titanic Test: A Love Story is her debut novel and reflects her deep passion for personal growth, humanity, and—most of all—love.

An incurable romantic, Ann K. Simpson was raised with big dreams in the deep South and collected degrees from the University of California, Berkeley (law), the University of Texas at Austin (journalism), and the University of Alabama (Spanish). Her contest-winning fiction has appeared in Say Good Night to Illiteracy, Transformation, and the Texas Bar Journal, and her nonfiction has appeared in various magazines and newspapers. The mother of two currently lives in Washington, DC.

The Titanic Test: A Love Story is her debut novel and reflects her deep passion for personal growth, humanity, and—most of all—love.

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Five (5) winners will receive an paperback copy of The Titanic Test: A Love Story (Ann K. Simpson) ~ US Only!

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Hi, YABCers!

Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for

Finding Normal (Jennifer Salvato Doktorski),

releasing January 21, 2025!

Before we get to the cover, here’s a note from Jennifer Salvato Doktorski:

FINDING NORMAL is not a book about eating disorders. It’s a book about two teens, Gemma and Lucas, on a journey to find love and acceptance. Yes, they both have a potentially deadly disease—eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of any mental illness. But their diseases do not define them. Nor does the shape and size of their bodies. An estimated 30 million Americans will experience an eating disorder at some point in the lives. Eating disorders affect people of every age, race, gender, sex, body type and sexual orientation. Anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, ARFID, and all forms of disordered eating are misunderstood diseases, but it is my hope that someday we will be as comfortable talking about them as we are about cancer, diabetes, heart disease, addiction, and all other mental illnesses. People struggling to recover from disordered eating deserve love, support, respect, and understanding, not shame, judgement, or blame.

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Title: Finding Normal

Author: Jennifer Salvato Doktorski

Publisher: Regal House/Fitzroy Books

Release date: Jan. 21, 2025

ISBN: 978-1646035632

Cover designer/artist credit: C.B. Royal

There are five towns in the U.S. named “ Normal” and seventeen-year-old Gemma Leonardo
plans on visiting every one of them. Right after she escapes Children’ s Hospital in Harrisburg,
where she’ s being treated for anorexia. Enter Lucas Polizzi, a high school wrestler with bulimia
and, more importantly to Gemma, a getaway car. Sick of being told they’ re sick, Gemma and
Lucas team up for a themed road trip to “ the Normals” on one condition— they can’ t mention
food, ever. But as each passing mile puts their lives at greater risk, they soon realize it is their
growing love and friendship, not a place on a map, that will put them on the path to recovery.

“Doktorski (How My Summer Went Up in Flames) balances humorous banter with teenage
hijinks and heartfelt conversations to deliver a propulsive road-trip novel that showcases white-
cued characters refusing to be defined by their hardships forging new paths forward.”
Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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About the Author: Jennifer Salvato Doktorski

Jennifer Salvato Doktorski received a 2024 Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. She is the author of five young adult novels including FAMOUS LAST WORDS (Holt), a Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year and THE SUMMER AFTER YOU & ME (Sourcebooks), a YALSA Teens’ Top Ten nominee and the forthcoming FINDING NORMAL (Fitzroy books Jan. 2025).

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Hi, YABCers!

Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for

Love and Other Cages (Emilia Ares),

releasing October 15, 2024!

Before we get to the cover, here’s a note from Emilia Ares:

I’m thrilled to introduce Love and Other Cages to my readers. This novel represents the story I longed to read as an older teen—one that captures the exhilarating rush of first love in all its dreamlike and naive complexity. It features Mina Arkova, a fiercely acerbic and brave young woman, and her tough-as-nails first-generation mother. The book also offers a unique perspective on Oliver Mondell, a child abuse survivor from the foster care system who has relocated to Los Angeles for a fresh start. In telling Mina and Oliver’s story, I explored the explosive collision of their very different worlds. I hope you’re intrigued by their chemistry and find their journey as intense and memorable as I intended.

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About the Author: Emilia Ares

Emilia Ares is an Armenian-American actress, best known for her roles in American Horror Story and Bosch. She’s also the co-producer of “Burden” and the award-winning author of Love and Other Sins, her debut YA novel. Emilia holds a BA from UCLA, majoring in Economics with a Minor in Russian. A California native, she resides in Los Angeles with her husband, children, and 13 thriving plants. Passionate about storytelling and community, Emilia actively supports organizations like NCMEC and RAINN.

To learn more visit EmiliaAres.com Find her on Instagram/TikTok: @emiliaares

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Hi, YABCers!

Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for

Every Borrowed Beat (Erin Stewart),

releasing March 11, 2025!

Before we get to the cover, here’s a note from Erin Stewart:

I am over the moon to be introducing this book and its beautiful cover! This story is very near and dear to my heart (excuse the pun!) I am a heart failure survivor, and even though I did not end up with a transplant, I have often wondered what it would be like to try to find out who you are in life, while also wondering whose heart—whose core—beats inside you? How would you let go of all the losses and look forward to a future you didn’t expect to have?

In EVERY BORROWED BEAT, Sydney faces all those questions as she navigates life after transplant. This beautiful cover by artist Beatriz Ramo perfectly captures Sydney and Clayton, trying to find their way forward from grief, hand-in-hand and heart-to-heart.

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For fans of FIVE FEET APART, this emotional and romantic YA offers an unflinching look at not only the realities of heart failure, but at memory, grief, guilt, and what it means to live—in spite of another, because of another, for another. For yourself.

Sydney Wells should have died. She was supposed to die.

She never expected, after years of waiting, to receive a heart transplant. Now, seventeen-year-old Sydney doesn’t know what to do with her life. Her daily routine consisted of staying indoors, eating heart-healthy foods, and posting about her transplant list experiences on TheWaitingList with her long-distance BFF (and heart failure buddy) Chloe.

Now, Sydney latches onto the one thing that gives her meaning: learning as much as she can about the person whose heart she inherited. After finding the family of her likely-donor, Mia, Sydney falls deep into her world—and may also be falling for Mia’s best friend, Clayton.

But Sydney isn’t the only one hiding something. Mia’s brother Tanner won’t talk to Clayton, and Clayton won’t tell Mia why. And hundreds of miles away, Chloe’s health has taken a turn for the worse. Sydney needs to face what’s in her heart—the truth, the guilt, and the future—before it’s too late.

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About the Author: Erin Stewart

ERIN STEWART is a heart failure survivor who believes in second chances, first loves, and staring at the stars as often as possible. A Virginian at heart, Erin now makes her home in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains with her husband, three children, and one goldendoodle. She is the author of the Schneider Family Book Award–winning novel The Words We Keep as well as Scars Like Wings.

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Hi, YABCers!

Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for Stars in My Crown (Antonio Michael Downing) releasing July 2, 2024!

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Title: Stars in My Crown

Author: Antonio Michael Downing

Illustrator: Richy Sánchez Ayala

Release date: July 2, 2024

Publisher: Tundra Books

ISBN: 9780735271128

Cover design: Sophie Pass-Lang

About the Book: Stars in My Crown

Author and musician Antonio Michael Downing’s debut picture book is about big changes and big feelings, and speaks to all kids experiencing the highs and lows of childhood.

Little Tony is full of love for his grandmother, his home in Trinidad and delicious pholourie. But he’s also full of other big feelings, including anger. His grandmother tries to teach him to be patient — patience is a star in his crown, she says — but it’s hard.

He tries to keep his anger in, but when he loses at ping-pong to his brother or he has to come in from playing . . . Yaaarrgh!

When Little Tony and his brother move away from their beloved Trinidad, there’s even more for him to be upset about. His new home is cold, full of new people, and there’s no pholourie anywhere! Yaaarrgh!

But then he remembers his grandmother’s lessons, and a surprising thing happens . . .

A charming and heartwarming story based on the author’s own childhood, Stars In My Crown is an ode to big feelings but even bigger triumphs.

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About the Author: Antonio Michael Downing

Antonio Michael Downing is a performing artist, speaker and writer. He began his writing career with the novella Molasses in 2010 and followed this up with his critically acclaimed memoir Saga Boy in 2021. Antonio grew up in southern Trinidad, Northern Ontario, Scarborough and Kitchener.

About the Illustrator: Richy Sánchez Ayala 

Richy Sánchez Ayala was born in the Dominican Republic. He has learned to appreciate his beloved slice of paradise but also to seek out new horizons. He works in fine art, illustration, visual development and animation; regardless of what he’s working on, the child in him always manages to sneak in. He currently lives in San Francisco.

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