YA Announcements: Fall 2011 will begin at 1 p.m. CDT.

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1 Thank you for joining us today. YA Announcements: Fall 2011 will begin at 1 p.m. CDT. Today s panelists: YA Announcements: Fall 2011 Tuesday, September 13 1 p.m. CDT Molly Thomas Associate Manager, Beth Eller Director, Lucy Del Priore Director, Tim McHugh Vice President, Sales and Tweet this webinar! #BooklistWebinar Today s panelists: Download a list of all the titles featured in today s presentation at Molly Thomas Associate Manager, Beth Eller Associate Manager, Lucy Del Priore Director, Tim McHugh Vice President, Sales and Molly Thomas Associate Manager, FALL 2011/WINTER 2012 PREVIEW 1

2 Uncommon Criminals: A Heist Society Novel The Near Witch By Victoria Schwab By Ally Carter ISBN: $ pages Ages 11 and up Available now! The second installment in Ally Carter s New York Times best-selling sassy caper series. ISBN: $ pages Ages 12 and up Available now! A darkly romantic novel about a young woman who lives on enchanted moors, where, when children begin to disappear, the old folktale about the Near Witch may not be just a tale The Gray Wolf Throne By Cinda Williams Chima ISBN: $ pages Ages 12- Up August 30, 2011 The third book in the New York Times best-selling Seven Realms series. Lost in Time A Blue Bloods Novel By Melissa de la Cruz ISBN: $ pages Ages 12-Up September 27, 2011 The sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series: this time, the elite Manhattan vampires descend upon Egypt, and the results are packed with heartache, twists, and vampiric folklore. Deadly Little Voices A Touch Novel By Laurie Faria Stolarz ISBN: $ pages Ages 12-Up December 6, 2011 The fourth book in the Touch series, featuring Camelia and Ben, two teens with psychometric power who are drawn to each other despite danger, failed romance, and extraordinary circumstances. Ditched: A Love Story By Robin Mellom ISBN: $ pages Ages 12 and up January 10, 2012 A hilarious prom story: get the date, get ditched, put the pieces back together, and just maybe, against all odds, find true love? 2

3 The Darlings in Love By Melissa Kantor ISBN: $ pages Ages 11 and up January 10, 2012 The Darlings have just completed the ninth grade, and love is all around for Victoria, Natalya, and Jane. But even though boys come and go, the girls know that the Darlings are still forever. Life Eternal A Dead Beautiful Novel By Yvonne Woon ISBN: $ pages Ages 12 and up January 24, 2012 In the sequel to Dead Beautiful, Renee Winters has to face the consequences of loving Dante, the undead boy whose soul she shares. The Way We Fall By Megan Crewe ISBN: $ pages Ages 12 and up January 24, 2012 A gripping teen novel about what happens on a normally sleepy island when a deadly virus sweeps through and everything familiar comes crashing down. Double By Jenny Valentine ISBN: $ pages Ages 12 and up February 21, 2012 A riveting psychological thriller about identity, family, loss, and redemption, by critically-acclaimed author Jenny Valentine. Spell Bound A Hex Hall Novel By Rachel Hawkins ISBN: $ pages Ages 11 and up March 13, 2012 In this, the third Hex Hall novel, Sophie Mercer has been stripped of her demon powers, yet she may be only one who can prevent an epic impeding war. One thing s for sure: she s in for one hell of a ride! Coming Soon in Paperback! Deadly Little Games By Laurie Faria Stolarz Sisters of Isis: Volume I By Lynne Ewing The Darlings are Forever By Melissa Kantor Love, Inc. By Yvonne Collins & Sandy Rideout Only the Good Spy Young By Ally Carter Demonglass By Rachel Hawkins

4 Advance Reader Copies now available via NetGalley! Follow us on Beth Eller Director Molly Thomas Associate Manager, School and Library Bloomsbury Children s Books Walker Books for Young Readers WALKER hc YES, IT S FINALLY HERE. Watch the trailer FALL pb pb 9.99 Named a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick! Now available in paperback MEET YOUR NEW OBSESSION August 2011 Walker September 2011 Bloomsbury hc AND coming to paperback in December pb hc It s been a while since The Lovely Bones was in every high school backpack; this is a strong contender to take its place. BCCB, starred review 4

5 Forest Born Special Hardcover Collector s Edition hc October 2011 Bloomsbury October 2011 Walker The perfect addition to your Books of Bayern collection! hc Some fights happen before you even make it to the battlefield hc hc hc September 2011 Bloomsbury Slipping up at 14 is easy. Still trying to dig yourself out at 17 is something else. October 2011 Bloomsbury She s from the oceans; he s from the skies. Somehow they must find love somewhere in between hc hc October 2011 Walker How far back into the past must they travel if they want to save the future? September 2011 Walker What would your life be like if you could never forget anything? hc hc Available in paperback in September! pb hc

6 November 2011 Bloomsbury A twist of fate and time gives a young girl the power to fix Little Women. Where oh where to begin November 2011 Walker Revisit the journey to Canterbury hc hc September 2011 Walker October 2011 Bloomsbury The wicked are trading their souls to become what she never wanted to be. A classic literary monster comes to new life hc hc December pb hc STAY COOL WITH SOME CHILLY READS FROM BLOOMSBURY! Betrayal pb 9.99 Deception pb 9.99 The Mark pb 8.99 September hc16.99 In Darkness a tour-de-force, worldwide publishing event! A SNEAK PEAK AT WINTER 2012 Teen readers got a sneak peak at Fracture Went right on my favorites, right next to J. K. Rowling and Suzanne Collins. -Danielle, Novato, CA Phenomenally written book. Keeps you on your toes and begging for more. One of my top ten choices for a good read. Molly, Manchester, MA 6

7 visit us at and Friend us on Facebook: Facebook.com/ BloomsburyTeens Follow us on Twitter Lucy Del Priore Director, Beth.Eller@bloomsbury.com Linette.Kim@bloomsbury.com The thrilling follow-up to The Adoration of Jenna Fox! Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers Feiwel and Friends Henry Holt Books for Young Readers Roaring Brook Press Priddy Books The Fox Inheritance by Mary E. Pearson On Sale: August 2011 ISBN: Our NY Times-bestselling teen angel is on a highway to hell Banned books? It s Neal Barton to the rescue! Hades by Alexandra Adornetto On Sale: August 2011 Price: $17.99 Hardcover ISBN: Online SaveApathea.com Halo Paperback On Sale: August 2011 Price: $9.99 ISBN: Americus written by MK Reed illustrated by Jonathan Hill On Sale: August 2011 Price: $18.99 Hardcover ISBN:

8 It s 2083, and chocolate and coffee are illegal Politics divide Moritz s family will he chose the right side? All These Things I ve Done by Gabrielle Zevin On Sale: September 2011 ISBN: My Brother s Shadow by Monika Schröder On Sale: September 2011 Price: $17.99 Hardcover ISBN: This ain t your mama s Eragon. Sometimes growing up means letting go. Slayers by C. J. Hill On Sale: September 2011 ISBN: Without Tess by Marcella Pixley On Sale: October 2011 ISBN: Sticks and stones can t break the bonds of brotherhood. A celebration of memories and new beginnings. Stick by Andrew Smith Ages: 14 and up On Sale: October 2011 Price: $17.99 Hardcover ISBN: The Survival Kit by Donna Freitas On Sale: October 2011 ISBN:

9 What will it take for the hunted to turn hunter? Can Jasmine amp-up her privileged life? Desert Angel by Charlie Price On Sale: October 2011 ISBN: Amplified by Tara Kelly Ages: 14 and up On Sale: October 2011 ISBN: Will Jamie s dream of being Pumpkin Princess come true? The thrilling follow-up to Birthmarked. Prized by Caragh M. O Brien On Sale: November 2011 ISBN: Just Your Average Princess by Kristina Springer On Sale: October 2011 Price: $15.99 Hardcover ISBN: Birthmarked Paperback On Sale: October 2011 Price: $9.99 ISBN: Well, don t you want to know what they are? BEWARE: The social network knows you better than you know yourself. 12 Things to Do Before You Crash and Burn by James Proimos Ages: 14 and up On Sale: November 2011 Price: $14.99 Hardcover ISBN: Unison Spark by Andy Marino On Sale: November 2011 ISBN:

10 The story continues A YA debut from a bestselling author. Melody Burning by Whitley Strieber On Sale: December 2011 ISBN: So Silver Bright by Lisa Mantchev On Sale: September 2011 ISBN: Blood Wolf by Steve Feasey On Sale: December 2011 Price: $9.99 Paperback ISBN: New in Paperback! COMING IN JANUARY! Cinderella, meet Cinder the future of fairy tales. Cinder by Marissa Meyer On Sale: January 2012 Price: $17.99 Hardcover ISBN: Lucy Del Priore Director of lucy.delpriore@macmillan.com Tim McHugh Vice President, Sales and 10

11 Leader of High-Interest, Low Reading Level Materials for Middle and High School Students Introduction to Saddleback For over 28 years Saddleback has been the leader in High Interest/Low Readability solutions for struggling readers Books are written from a 1.0 to 5.0 reading level but are intended for students grades 5 12 and adult Target Audience - Struggling/Reluctant Readers, Special Needs, English Language Learners, Adult Learners, Alternative Education Lexile Levels and alignment to Common Core and State Standards available Urban Underground Urban Underground Continued Award Winning Low-Level Urban Fiction Reading Level: 3.5 This series confronts issues that are of great importance to teens, such as friendship, loyalty, drugs, gangs, abuse, urban blight, bullies, and self-esteem to name a few. $8.95 EACH The Lost Schraff, Anne Deliverance Schraff, Anne The Waters Edge Schraff, Anne The Unforgiven Schraff, Anne Leap of Faith Schraff, Anne Urban Underground Series Sample Set (1 ea of 20 titles) New! UU Audio District 13 District 13 Continued Edgy Hi-Lo Sports Novels Reading Level: 1.0 to 2.0 Finding the right book for struggling readers is essential to build both confidence and proficiency. Reading supports must be seamless, so that struggling readers are not stigmatized. The District 13 series does just that written using carefully chosen vocabulary and simple sentences, the novels offer compelling teen stories about characters that interest young adult readers A Second Shot Before the Snap Down and Out The Handoff Hit Just Right District 13 Series Sample Set (1 ea of 10 titles) Fighting the Legend Andrew Bacskai Line Up Alex Kuskowski No Easy Race Katherine Hengel Taking Control Katherine Hengel Wings Katherine Hengel District 13 Series Sample Set (1 ea of 10 titles) 11

12 Cutting Edge Carter High Mysteries Gritty Reads, Real-Life Issues High School with a Twist of Mystery Art Show Mystery Robins, Eleanor Reading Level: 4.0 This is a series for young adults who find conventional fiction irrelevant or too hard to read. The series takes an honest and hard-hitting approach to subject matter that many teens will identify with such as self-abuse, Breaking Dawn Donna Shelton Seeing Red Peter Lancett The Questions Within Theresa Schaeffer Reading Level: 2.0 Topics are involving and pertinent to young adult readers but with a twist of mystery. In just 48-pages, even your struggling readers can easily finish these novels! $5.50 EACH Aztec Ring Mystery Robins, Eleanor Drama Club Mystery Robins, Eleanor The Field Trip Mystery Robins, Eleanor Library Book Mystery Robins, Eleanor family breakdown, suicide and sexuality. $8.95 Carter High Mysteries Continued Choices Lucky Falcon Mystery Robins, Eleanor Missing Test Mystery Robins, Eleanor The Secret Admirer Robins, Eleanor The Secret Message Robins, Eleanor Where is Mr. Zane? Robins, Eleanor Carter High Mysteries Book Set (1 ea of 10 titles) Life Strategy Novels for Striving Readers Reading Level: 1.0 to 2.0 These high-interest novels feature characters in situations encountered by real-life teens everyday. Characters are faced with tough choices and must decide and react based on their principles. $5.50 Each Break All Rules-2011 Robins, Eleanor Broken Promise-2011 Robins, Eleanor Friend or Foe?-2011 Robins, Eleanor Don't Get Caught-2011 Robins, Eleanor Pay Back-2011 Robins, Eleanor Choices Continued The Heights Double-Cross Robins, Eleanor Trust Me Robins, Eleanor No Exceptions Robins, Eleanor No Limits Robins, Eleanor Easy Pass Robins, Eleanor Choices 2011 Sample Set (1 ea of 10 titles) Low-Level Gentle Reads Reading Level: 1.0 to Camp These traditional reads are brimming with spirited Crash characters and positive values but with a little Dive extra excitement and bite, so hold on to your hats! Written expressly for the middle grade struggling Neptune reader, the series does not contain strong language, edgy themes, or dysfunctional families. In fact, River family is the main theme of these titles. $ The Heights Series Sample EACH. Set (1 ea of 10 titles) 12

13 The Heights Continued Strange But True Sail Blizzard Score Swamp Twister Strange But True Stories Reading Level: 3.5 to 4.0 Each book contains incredible reading experiences. Dozens of reproducible activities in the Teacher s Guide extend and enrich students reading and language arts skills. $ Book Book Book Book Book Strange But True Teachers Resource Guide (1 ea of 10 titles) Dark Man Dark Man Low-Level Graphic Novels Reading Level: 1.0 to 2.0 and 2.0 to 3.0 The story text is short and simple but not patronizing. Stories are gritty, full of tension and mystery. The language is terse. The Dark Man is a serious comic hero with his own mythology. $6.95 EACH The Dark River Peter Lancett The Bridge of Dark Tears Peter Lancett The Past is Dark Peter Lancett Playing the Dark Game Peter Lancett The Dark Music Peter Lancett Dark Man Sample Set (1 each of 18 titles) Low-Level Graphic Novels Reading Level: 1.0 to 2.0 and 2.0 to 3.0 The story text is short and simple but not patronizing. Stories are gritty, full of tension and mystery. The language is terse. The Dark Man is a serious comic hero with his own mythology. $6.95 EACH. Dark Man Leader of High-Interest, Low Reading Level Materials for Middle and High School Students Light airy, non-threatening pages words/book Booklist, Oct 2010 beguiling and for video game-minded reluctant readers Story text is short and simple but not patronizing 13

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