Since I have been reading more novels, I decided it would be fun to participate in the 2010 Debut Author Challenge. What’s that? It’s a great way to explore and promote debut authors of young adult fiction. Here is some more information:
What is the 2010 Debut Author Challenge?
- The objective is to read a set number of YA (Young Adult) or MG (Middle Grade) novels from debut authors published this year.* I’m going to challenge everyone to read at least 12 debut novels! I’m hoping to read at least 30! You don’t have to list your choices right away, but if you do feel free to change them throughout the year. I will also be focusing on mostly Young Adult novels.
- Anyone can join, you don’t need a blog to participate. If you don’t have a blog you can always share your views by posting a review on Amazon.com/BarnesandNoble.com/GoodReads/Shelfari, or any other bookish site.
- The challenge will run from January 1, 2010- December 31, 2010. You can join at anytime!
- For more information, please click here
I am going to challenge myself to discover 15 new books/authors this year. Here is a preliminary list:
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
The Mark by Jen Nadol
The Line by Teri Hall
Wolves, Boys and Other Things That Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler
Owl Keeper by Christine Brodien-Jones
The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams by Rhonda Hayter
The Beautiful Between by Alyssa B Sheinmel
Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey
Glimmerglass by Andrea Montalbano
13 to Live: A Werewolf’s Tale by Shannon Delany
Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken
The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting
Shadow Hills by Anastasia Hopcus
Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready
And don’t worry! I’ll still be reading and reviewing great manga titles, too!
YAY!! Thanks so much for joining the debut author challenge! it’s going to be a lot of fun! You have an awesome list! Good Luck!
Thanks for organizing it. I am looking forward to discovering some new authors and new books
Thanks so much for including The Line. I hope you enjoy it!
I’m so stoked that Shadow Hills made your list! I hope you like it.
@anastasia – I’m looking forward to reading it. I’m excited that there are so many interesting books coming out this year, and I want to read as many as I can!
I’m a 2010 Debut Author too! My middle grade novel, Nightshade City, comes out this fall! It’s an animal fantasy about a unique quality of rats, who live deep underground!
So excited for everyone with a debut coming out!
xoxo — Hilary
Hi, Hilary! Thanks for stopping by and letting us know about your book. I have a weakness for talking animals
Hi Julie,Thanks so much for featuring my novel "The Owl Keeper" as one of your 2010 Debut Author Challenge books! I hope you’ll like it! What a terrific list – have fun reading! Best,Christine Brodien-Jones