Tag: youth books
Youth book “All Colors Gray” by Martin Schäuble: Review – Culture
The novel “All Colors Gray” is based on a true story: A 16-year-old – in the novel his name is Paul – takes his own life. It was only diagnosed…
Manga fair Connichi in Wiesbaden: Only novices say “mangas” – culture
People who read manga are regularly asked what the “fascination” about them is. An explanation for the opening of the big scene meeting “Connichi”. When young people buy books today,…
Political youth book: Unfortunately no hero
What do you do as a normal teenager when your own family has been producing political heroes for generations? Alexandra Holmes’ great young adult novel Simply More Air. source site
Young people’s book “WEIL.” by Martin Muser: To the bitter end – culture
Even the cover is an eye-catcher: “WEIL.” it’s written in blood-red, shiny capital letters, followed by a dot. That will become important. But first of all, the three by three…
Malinda Lo: “Like reading about homosexuality makes you homosexual” – Culture
Malinda Lo sits under a big old linden tree in Munich. The US novelist is here at the International Youth Library’s White Ravens Festival to present her young adult historical…
Children’s and young adult literature: The best books for the holidays
From a day at the beach to your first love: twelve summery book tips for young readers. source site
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo: Scandal in Chinatown – Culture
It all starts with a promotional photo. It shows a woman presenting herself as a charming man in a tuxedo with her hair slicked back. It’s an image that takes…
Children’s book “Down” by Maja Ilisch – Kultur
When we think about whether there are places that deserve the nickname “No go”, it’s almost always about whether you would be in danger there – almost never is the…
Young adult novel “Fred and I” by Lena Hach: Under the rainbow – culture
13-year-old Anni was struck by lightning. Completely confused by her feelings, she stares at the strange boy who sits early in the morning in the café where she gets coffee…
“Kai goes to war and comes back with grandpa” by Zoran Drvenkar – Culture
In Zoran Drvenkar’s funny, sad, vital novel, after a long conversation, a grandfather is no longer who the grandson used to believe. At the beginning, the first rays of the…