Posts by Miranda McDermott

Read more about two notable tales of survival: the first, a novel from a former Rikers Island teacher; the second, a memoir of incredible survival from one of the most important voices from the Holocaust.

It's all about girl power in these recommended titles, from the world of high school activism to the stages of beauty pageants.

This edition's YA recommendations take us from Portugal to Greece to the basketball courts of Queens.

The deleterious effects of bullying, and the ability to rise above it, surface in two featured books, including the latest release from author Jennifer Blecher.

How is your credit score determined? What are the best ways to improve your score - and why is it so important in the first place? Get Anthony Davenport's "insider secrets" in this book.

As the second season of "Mindhunter" begins on Netflix, we look at the latest book by the man who inspired the series, groundbreaking FBI psychological profiler, John Douglas.

Three novels. Three high-school-age girls, each seeking answers: one in India, one in Italy, and one on the basketball court.

Discover three tales of teens battling difficult conditions, both physical and emotional, including the latest book from Alyson Gerber, author of "Braced".

From physical restrictions to racial divides, discover three novels about various challenges facing young women in high school.

From a live podcast to author panels and awards, BookExpo America is the place to be for any and all bibliophiles. Get an inside look at this year's event, which was held in New York City in late May.

This edition's recommendations include a novel about conjoined twin teens and a Meg Cabot book based on her popular "The Princess Diaries".

With two fiction books - one about teen pregnancy, the other about a high schooler's change in passions - and a lauded nonfiction memoir, here are three titles sure to get your attention.

What are the best ways to inspire and encourage an intellectually gifted young person? How about reducing your garbage, improving the environment, and living more simply? We have two recommended books that answer those questions.

An arranged marriage, a young genie's adventures, and a look at eating disorders make up this edition's three recommended novels.

In this edition, we have a selection of books that highlight the passions of three young women - dance, softball, and cooking - including a novel by "Dance Mom" Maddie Ziegler.

In the 11th edition of the NYC Teen Author Festival, writers look back at where they were a decade ago, share their creative process, and talk about the current state of YA literature.

A 10-year-old girl running a motel front desk? Yep. Meet her and two other dedicated, curious kid characters, in this edition's three recommended books.

If you're curious about best practices in customer service, these two recommended books provide some timely, excellent advice.

Read about: the third installment of a wildly popular trilogy, a tale about bigoted culture in Australia, and the story of a young woman dealing with the trauma of her kidnapped sister returning to family life.