Nonfiction, Surprising Adaptations, and More: Your YA Book News and New Books, August 12, 2021

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When the star athlete/heartthrob of Eastview High takes a sudden interest in remarkably average Wren Martin all her instincts tell her to hide. But when their undeniable connection turns from friendship into something more she has to decide if love is worth letting her guard down.

Hey YA Readers!

Before launching into this week’s book news and new books, an apology. In the deals newsletter on Saturday, I attributed The Monarchs to Dhonielle Clayton and Kass Morgan, when it should be attributed to Danielle Paige and Kass Morgan. Dhonielle is the author of books like The Belles and coauthor of the outstanding Blackout.

Let’s catch up on this week’s YA book news and new YA books.

YA Book News

Here’s what Amazon’s called the best new YA this year.
Anti-Critical Race Theory parents in Putnam, New York, are mad about The Hate U Give now.
YA nonfiction for the rest of 2021.
I’ve never heard of Nightbooks, but this YA title is being adapted by Netflix and slated for a late-fall release (starring one of my favorites, Krysten Ritter).
Speaking of never heard of it before YA book adaptations, here’s another one.
And another one!
The Hunger Games prequel will begin filming next year.
More pandemic missed connections (aka: editors talk about the books they wish got more attention last year).
USA framed this story weirdly, about Midnight Sun getting a new look in paperback, when the real story is how many copies the book sold!