However, readers aren’t made to feel pity or guilt. The tone is warm and gentle, but the subject matter is harsh and uncomfortable. I am going to go back one of many ravs about this book to try to explain… Harry’s inclusive and diverse cast of minor characters carries a subtle message about stereotyping and judging others. The book I ultimately chose, Because of You by Pip Harry rates highly for a number of reasons.
I made a ridiculous number of lists, two specifically related to Australian YA. How do I pick between some of the amazing books that were released this year? I could easily select any one of ten books, and if you want to see them all, go here. And was less stressed, less anxious.īut back to the wonderful books of 2017. I started applying more seriously for full time work, but also started to formulate a possible plan b. But I was also asked to speak at several network meetings, PD events, and I started to believe that I would be able to fill my time valuable by helping other library staff. This made me realise that being able to share my love of teen novels was still something I wanted to do. I read 45 #loveozya books through my ongoing association with RSO and was able to spend significant time looking after other people’s lovely libraries. If I thought 2016 was a difficult year to pick a best book, 2017 has been even harder.
Other notable mentions of 2015 for me are A Single Stone by Meg McKinlay, The Flywheel by Erin Gough and Lili Wilkinson’s Green Valentine. She promotes diversity and inclusivity, and I have gained insights every time I hear her speak. Just as important as Fiona’s writing skills, is the fierce support she offers other Australian authors and to the YA community at large through her thoughtful examinations of books and trends. There was something elusive and mercurial about Van Uoc’s inner voice, such a contrast to her external presentation – wild versus compliant, risky versus accepting, bold versus quiet. I only read 18 #loveozya novels, but the highlight was Fiona’s third book in the aptly named Six Impossiverse trilogy, Cloudwish. Finding a new job after turning 50 seemed an impossible dream.
That and study kept me from despair and trauma. I found myself without a job in August, just in time to sort my youngest son into Calvary basic training a week before his 18 th birthday. This was my most difficult year professionally.
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