TV/Film
- The trailer for Shannon Hale’s Austenland gets released. The film stars Kerri Russel and Jane Seymour.
- Ender’s Game is making news, but not in the best way. YA author Malinda Lo explains whyshe won’t be seeing Ender’s Game, Geeksout.com started a boycottfor the film and in the opposite corner, Lionsgate releases a statement defending the film and stating it does not reflect Card’s anti-gay beliefs..
Publishing
- The debut author of The Cuckoo’s Calling has been revealed to be the one and only JK Rowling
On The Web
- Why do readers DNF a book ? Goodreads looks at the psychology of book abandonment
- Mashable.com looks at15 Young-Adult Books Every Adult Should Read.
- A.G Howards gives readers a peek behind the scenes of the publishing process by showing off thepass pages for Unhinged
- Teach.com helps you navigate Young Adult summer reading with thisYoung Adult Summer Reading Flowchart.
Cover Reveals
- See Me by Wendy Higgins
- Into The Dark by Bree Despain
