Natasha talks about curating the Teen display to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month When I was first asked to write this blog post, I thought, “Why me? I’m a white-passing, mixed Latinx woman who barely speaks Spanish.” I struggled a lot with what to say and how to express how it feels to have half of … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Great reads by Latinx authors!
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Teen Thursday: Pride Edition!
Pride recommendations from our booksellers and TPC for today's Teen Thursday! IT'S PRIDE, Y'ALL! June celebrates LGBTQ+ history and in honor of that, our booksellers are recommending some of their fave books that feature or center queer characters and their experiences. From lighthearted romance to swashbuckling adventure and magical realism, we have a little bit … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Pride Edition!
Teen Thursday: Q&A with Kiersten White
We had the pleasure of hosting YA author Kiersten White in-store Feb. 15th for the release of her new book, SLAYER. Bookseller Rachel Roepke sat down with Kiersten to chat about the Buffyverse, her writing process, comics, and more. Check out the interview below! If you missed the event, you can still order a signed … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Q&A with Kiersten White
Teen Thursday: Marissa Meyer, TTBF recap and 3 new titles
It's Teen Thursday. Here's the scoop on what's new in the world of YA literature! Whether you're a hero, villain or something in between, it's time to geek out! Marissa Meyer is coming to BookPeople!!! She'll be here November 13 @ 7 p.m. Join us for a speaking, signing, and some epic shenanigans! Click here … Continue reading Teen Thursday: Marissa Meyer, TTBF recap and 3 new titles
Texas Teen Book Festival Thursday
THIS IS HAPPENING!!!! SAATTTTTUURRRDDDAAAAYYY!!! IT'S ALMOST HERE! AAAAHHHHH! This Saturday, October 7 at St. Edwards University, It's the Texas Teen Book Festival! Take a peek at the schedule and start prepping where you need to be and when so you don't miss things! And don't forget to check out both keynote speakers!!!! Coming in … Continue reading Texas Teen Book Festival Thursday
Texas Teen Thursday…
We're just over a week away... ARE YOU READY?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Plot your course. Plan your schedule. And make sure you're prepared for all the fangirling/fanboying you can handle! GET THRILLED BY NEW RELEASES There's Someone Inside Your House Stephanie Perkins From the author of Anna & The French Kiss comes a brand new thriller … Continue reading Texas Teen Thursday…
Epic Teens Love Epic Reads
Want to learn more about these EPIC authors? Here's what Teen Press Corps member Katie has to say about Kendare Blake's One Dark Throne: The thrilling sequel of Three Dark Crowns is finally here! Beginning immediately after the events of the first book, One Dark Throne opens with the Ascension Year has officially beginning. The … Continue reading Epic Teens Love Epic Reads
It’s Teen Thursday, Puddin’
NEW RELEASES The Dire King William Ritter The thrilling conclusion to the New York Times best-selling series the Chicago Tribune called "Sherlock Holmes crossed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer" sends the eccentric detective and his indispensable assistant into the heart of a war between magical worlds. The fate of the world is in the hands of detective … Continue reading It’s Teen Thursday, Puddin’
Teen Thursday 8/17
EXCITING YA NEWS TEXAS TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL AUTHOR, JULIE MURPHY HAS ANNOUNCED HER NEXT BOOK AND WE CAN'T WAIT FOR SPRING!! And catch her and a ton of your other YA faves for FREE at Texas Teen Book Festival on October 7 at St. Edwards University! NEW RELEASES A Map For Wrecked … Continue reading Teen Thursday 8/17
Teen Thursday 8/3 – The Hero We Deserve
OMG BOOK OF THE WEEK!!!! Miles Morales is finally here!!!! Miles Morales Jason Reynolds "Everyone gets mad at hustlers, especially if you're on the victim side of the hustle. And Miles knew hustling was in his veins." Miles Morales is just your average teenager. Dinner every Sunday with his parents, chilling out playing old-school video … Continue reading Teen Thursday 8/3 – The Hero We Deserve