By Maureen Tai, 18 December 2024

Graphic novels are one of my favourite genre of children’s books and as I wind up my reading duties as a Cybils Awards Round 1 judge, I look back at my personal definitive list of graphic novels for young adult readers. Lots of wonderful books, some old, some new, but something for everyone! Happy reading 🙂

P.S. To keep the list trim, I’ve included only one book from an author/illustrator (I haven’t been totally successful), so if you like a particular creator, do check out their other works at a bookshop or library near you!

NOTE: Thank you for reading my reviews! I’ll never take this website down, but in the interests of streamlining, from 1 January 2025, I’ll be posting new reviews on my writer website, www.maureentai.com, where I post lots of other bookish extras. See you there!

By Maureen Tai, 14 December 2024

Graphic novels are one of my favourite genre of children’s books and as I wind up my reading duties as a Cybils Awards Round 1 judge, I look back at my personal definitive list of graphic novels for middle grade readers. Lots of wonderful books, some old, some new, but something for everyone! Happy reading 🙂

P.S. To keep the list trim, I’ve included only one book from an author/illustrator (I haven’t been totally successful), so if you like a particular creator, do check out their other works at a bookshop or library near you!

NOTE: Thank you for reading my reviews! I’ll never take this website down, but in the interests of streamlining, from 1 January 2025, I’ll be posting new reviews on my writer website, www.maureentai.com, where I post lots of other bookish extras. See you there!

By Maureen Tai, 8 December 2024

As we head into gift-giving season, I’ve put together a short list of my top Picture Book Picks for 2024 comprised of titles old and new, but all wonderful reads for younger readers. Happy reading!

NOTE: Thank you for reading my reviews! I’ll never take this website down, but in the interests of streamlining, from 1 January 2025, I’ll be posting new reviews on my writer website, www.maureentai.com, where I post lots of other bookish extras. See you there!

By Maureen Tai, 5 June 2022

We’re celebrating our 200th book review by giving away two signed copies of YA verse memoir, Blue² by Luna Orchid. Find out more about this beautifully written and moving, authentic Hong Kong story by checking out the Scholastic Asia interview with the author during the book’s official launch at the Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2022.

Two winners from anywhere in the world will be sent a signed copy.

Here’s how you can enter:

👉 LIKE this post
👉 Recommend a YA book to review in the comment section
👉 SHARE the giveaway on your IG story or Twitter feed for 1 bonus entry (be sure to tag me so I see that you’ve shared it)

Winners will be randomly drawn on 30 June 2022. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!