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YA books for guys
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Diverse YA – your next great read, whether you’re a dude or not
YA Dude Books for guys (and anyone who loves a great read): From epic fantasy to gripping thrillers to inspiring non-fiction and everything in between, we’re reviewing the diverse landscape of young adult fiction with a focus on what resonates with guys – but great reads know no gender!
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Baron is a computer whiz with a passion for hacking. When the girl of his dreams starts taking an interest in him, he all but short circuits, but when he sees her on a date with another guy, he hacks her school and social media accounts.
As jealousy fades and reality sets in, Baron realizes the seriousness of his action and races against the clock to fix his mess. This novel is about the life of a Black youth in Canada, the intensity of first love and learning to live with the consequences of your actions.
Author Interview
Check out our interview with Dave A. Poulsen
David A. Poulsen, a writer/broadcaster in Alberta, Canada, has written 31 books over the past 41 years, garnering innumerable awards. Roughly two thirds of his books are for young readers, while others include adult mysteries, sports biographies and even a cowboy cookbook. Among his best-known youth novels are Last Sam’s Cage, And Then the Sky Exploded and Numbers (winner of Japan’s Sakura Medal). His young-adult mystery/thriller The Dark Won’t Wait (Red Deer Press, 2024) has been shortlisted for the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence in the Juvenile/Young Adult category.
After studying literature at two Canadian universities and a New York City Theatre program, he worked as a rodeo competitor, rodeo clown and commentator — as well as a rock singer, high school football coach, stage and film actor (Black Stallion, Convict Cowboy and Heartland), documentary TV writer and host, and college English instructor.
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