Halloween is the best. For nerds like myself, it’s a time to go a little overboard with your fandoms and finally let all that nerdiness bubble to the surface. However, it’s not always the most ~affordable~ occasion. If you’re still struggling to figure out what you should be for Halloween, on a budget, or like […]
Not all of us are Shadowhunters like the angelic warriors in Cassandra Clare’s books. Some of us are total Downworlders, supernatural and hybrid creatures that inhabit the Shadowhunter world. But what type of Downwolder are you? Take the quiz to find out if you’re a vampire, werewolf, warlock, or faerie. What Type of Downworlder […]
It’s that time of year again, friends – New York Comic Con is almost here! And even though this isn’t an in-person event, there are still so many fun online panels and giveaways that you don’t want to miss! Here’s a comprehensive schedule of all our Simon Teen activity this year. Don’t forget to follow […]
As much as we love YA, sometimes it’s the books that we read in middle school that made the most impact on us, shaped who we are, and helped us figure out what we like to read now. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite middle grade reads. Get ready for some nostalgia, […]
Alright! Confession time: I’m a HUGE King Arthur fan. I’ve read multiple books about or inspired by the legend and seen many movie/TV adaptations (good and bad). I once got into a heated argument with one of my classmates about whether or not King Arthur broke the laws of chivalry when he died. I won’t […]
Do you ever wonder what your favorite authors do in their free time when they are not writing their next novel? Or better yet, do you ever wonder what they do when they ARE working on their latest book? Luckily some authors give their fans an opportunity to get to know them a bit through […]
We all have our favorite authors, but every reader knows that there’s infinite space in our hearts and on our bookshelves for more writers with life-changing stories to tell. With that in mind, I would like to introduce you Jason Reynolds. You might have heard his name before. He is the bestselling and award-winning author of Long […]
Canada has given the world some of it’s greatest treasures, from Montreal Bagels to Poutine and the finest hockey player to ever grace the ice. Often forgotten is the bounty of YA authors that have come from the Great White North. Below is a list of some of our favorite Canadian story weavers, and the […]
We’re almost a quarter of the way through 2020 and I think I speak for everyone when I say that it’s been a rough one so far. But! We’re looking forward to brighter horizons and towards all of the amazing books that are still coming out this year. So even if you’re still trying to […]
I see fire in the distance; Red, hot flames that stand against the strongest of forces. Yes, my friend, Aries season is upon us all! Our friends of the fire element, the sign of the ram. They go for things head on and don’t hold back. An Aries friend will never leave you or lie […]
