Every week, The Passed Note brings you a round up of news from the world of young adult writing: from author interviews to new publications to writing tips. Here’s what we found this week on the topic of YA.
Buzzfeed published an excellent list of 15 authors and their advice on how to write. Complete with authors like Rainbow Rowell and Jenny Han, the list is a must read.
A repost from BookRiot: Dan Brown is publishing a “YA” version of the Da Vinci Code, which looks not to be too different, just shorter. Which begs the question–will it really be YA?
We have such a writer crush on V.E. Schwab; the cover for her latest book, A Conjuring of Light, broke this week.
This fascinating novel-in-verse by the extremely gifted Sarah Crossan won Irish children’s book of the year.
The ALA is now reading proposals for participants in the ALA Diversity and Outreach Fair. Apply Here!