Books for Teens

Why write for young adults?

Alexia Casale, author of The Bone Dragon, writes about why she writes for young adults - and gives her take on writing about difficult subjects like violence and abuse

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Books we love

Our favourite books for teens this month include a new historical romance from Mary Hooper, and compelling novels for young adults from Tim Lott and Dawn O'Porter.

Our picks for May

'Novels are like jigsaw puzzles'

Katherine interviewed the multi-talented Julie Mayhew - actress, writer of plays and short stories and now novelist - about her first book for young adults, Red Ink

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Annabel Pitcher wins Waterstones Children's Book Prize

We talked to Annabel about her book Ketchup Clouds, which won both the teen category and the overall prize

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'I have untold admiration for authors who can do funny, but I seem to keep coming back to angst and emotion'

Katherine interviewed young adult author Nick Lake about his latest book, Hostage Three

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In the wake of debate and controversy in the media about books for teenagers exploring difficult topics such as terminal illness or suicide, we recommend some books that deal frankly with issues of life and death.

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Dark Romance

Wondering how you'll fill the Twilight-shaped hole in your life? Never fear - our booklist is here, with some suggestions of some more great dark romance novels.

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