Contemporary YA has always been my favorite genre. Sarah Dessen is really the author that got me into reading. My blog would not exist without her books so I figure this is the perfect way to honor those books! So with the help of Angela from Reading Angel, I introduce to you the 2012 YA Contemporary Challenge!
Levels:
Level 1: 5+ books
Level 2: 10+ books
Level 3: 15+ books
Rules:
You can read any contemporary YA novel that is published between January 1, 2012 and December 30, 2012 but you must read them in 2012! (All formats accepted: paperback, ARC, e-book)
Books included:
We have created a spreadsheet (organized by release date) for contemporary YA books published in 2012. If there is a book that is not on the spreadsheet that you know fits the guidelines, let us know and we will add it. There is also a Goodreads list. You can use either one. Currently the spreadsheet has more books on it.
Authors:
If you have a contemporary YA book coming out in 2012 we would love it if you would participate. We would love it if you would be interested in donating swag/books or being featured here on Katieβs Book Blog or Reading Angel. If you are interested, fill out the form here! (You can also email me!)
Participants:
Anyone who has a blog or a Goodreads where they can post reviews is eligible to participate.
Why you should participate:
Contemporary YA is an awesome genre. Isnβt that enough of a reason?
If not, there will also be giveaways throughout the year as well as one grand prize giveaway at the end of the year. Does that motivate you? =)
How to sign up:
Create a list on your blog or Goodreads with your list of books. You can create a list of books that you want to read or start a blank list and add the books as you read them. Once you have created your list come back here and add it to the linky below! Make sure that you post it on the same blog/Goodreads that you are going to post your reviews on throughout the year.
Sign-ups end May 1, 2012
Exciting! I love reading challenges, and have already said I need to start reading more YA contemporary, so this is perfect!:)
Yay! I was just saying last month how I need to read more contemp bc I’m getting tired of paranormal & stuff so this would be great! Signing up now! Thanks Katie!
Awesome Katie! I’m planning on participating, but first I need to make that list! Thanks girl for making this awesome challenge.
Willa
http://www.willasramblings.blogspot.com
I love reading YA contemporary so this wouldn’t really be a challenge for me but I’m glad you’re hosting it since I think everyone should love and read YA contemporary books, =).
Happy reading and good luck to everyone participating!
Awesome idea, Katie! Contemporary is one of my favorite genre in YA, so this should be fun!
Sounds fun, so I signed up π Thank you both for hosting!
Sounds like a lot of fun! I’ve signed up! π
So fun! Thank you for hosting! I’m making my picks this week!
Mandee
http://www.booksandbling.com
@ohmandee
I think i’m def gonna sign up. π Been trying to read more contemps lately. This will be great motivation.
I’m really excited for this challenge!!! It’s going to be great – 2012 for the year of the greats!
Sorry, I signed up two times. The first time I forgot to write a blog post and I couldn’t delete my first linky…
YAY I finally signed up!! I can’t wait to begin this Challenge!!
So excited for this challenge! I love YA books, so this will motivate me to read even more of them π Thanks so much for hosting!
Loved this challenge but I’m a Blogger from Brazil!
Can I Join it ?
As long as you can still get books that are released in 2012 so they fit the requirements, sure. International bloggers are more than welcome to join!
Long time reader but new blogger to this website π Signed up for the challenge! Looks fun π
Long time reader but new blogger π Sounds like a fun challenge! I signed up for it. Thanks for posting
I’m loving this challenge! But I did have a question about a book that’s not on the list. I’m not exactly sure what your guidelines for “contemporary” are, but wouldn’t DARK EYES by William Richter fit the bill? It comes out March 15th.
And I’m sorry to be a pain, but I think DIGIT by Annabel Monaghan would also be a contemporary novel. π
This is a brilliant idea! I’m adding your button to my blog.( henrycircle.blogspot.com ) I friggin’ love your blog! I’m writing so I can’t start the challenge until I finish the project I’m working on, but I absolutely love the idea! Kudos to you!
Henry
I just found your blog through Twitter today. Obviously it’s too late for this year’s Challenge but will you be doing it again for 2013?
Hi! Just found your blog today and this is a lovely challenge! I would love to participate in this, so will you be doing this challenge again for 2013?
You’re a wonderfully dedicated champion of contemporary!!
It’s awesome!!