"I wish this book had existed when I had started to write verse novels, but I'm so glad it exists now. It's a great resource and I hope all can benefit" – Reem Faruqi, contributor to DiVERSE @reemfaruqi.bsky.social Author of #MG #VerseNovels ZARINA DIVIDED GOLDEN GIRL CALL ME ADNAN & UNSETTLED.

FOUR Australian #VerseNovels among the shortlisted books for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards for Young Adult and Children's Literature: DRIFT by @pipharry.bsky.social THE FOAL IN THE WIRE by Robbie Coburn LITTLE BONES by Sandy Bigna SONG OF A THOUSAND SEAS by Zana Fraillon

Heads up #VerseNovel enthusiasts! One of my favourites is AARZU ALL AROUND by marziehabbas_author a terrific #MG #VerseNovel about Aarzu’s dreams of making the girls cricket team.

Heads up #VerseNovel enthusiasts, I recommend these memorable recent #versenovel reads by Beth Steiner @kauawrites.bsky.social @joymccullough.bsky.social @grainneobrien.bsky.social @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social @qplnyc.bsky.social @bklynlibrary.bsky.social

Heads up fans of Aida Salazar & #versenovels don’t miss the @aida_writes interview in DiVERSE Conversations with YA & Children’s Verse Novelists about her writing process. #SeedInTheSun #TheMoonWithin #LandoftheCranes #Stream & #Ultraviolet @Scholastic @AgentZacker @summitlibraries.bsky.social

Heads up fans of @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social "Novels in verse are relevant for all kinds of readers" says Chris Baron, author of three #versenovels inc. latest, SPARK Read his interview in DiVERSE Conversations with YA & Children’s Verse Novelists. @librariesconnected.bsky.social

Heads up fans of @caroleweatherford.bsky.social Read all about the writing of #versenovel BECOMING BILLIE HOLIDAY In DiVERSE Conversations with YA and Children’s Verse Novelists

Congratulations #MG #VerseNovel LITTLE BONES by Australian Sandy Bigna awarded HONOUR BOOK for the CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD – YOUNGER READERS Heads up @librariesconnected.bsky.social @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social @qplnyc.bsky.social @bklynlibrary.bsky.social @summitlibraries.bsky.social

The Women’s Press, London, founded in 1977 by New Zealand-born publisher Stephanie Dowrick, was a feminist publishing company. The “iron” icon was created by artist Donna Muir #Womensart

Contrib. @DeanAtta was inspired by @acevedowrites & @JasonReynolds83 to write #VerseNovels Find out more in DiVERSE Conversations with YA & Chn's Verse Novelists @lgbtqreads.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social @bloomsburylit.bsky.social

The contributor list is extraordinary: Margarita Engle. Carole Boston Weatherford. Rajani LaRocca. Aida Salazar. Chris Baron. Safia Elhillo. Jasmine Warga. Thanhhà Lai. Dean Atta. Cordelia Jensen. Helen Frost—authors whose books are prize-winning & loved by readers across the UK, AUS & the USA.

Department of the Vanishing (Johanna Bell, Transit Lounge) shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Awards 2026 Fiction Book Award category — a terrific #VerseNovel Heads up public- libraries @nypl @QPLNYC @SFPublicLibrary @LAPublicLibrary @WaterstonesPicc

Curious about #VerseNovels? Teachers & librarians, this selection is just some of the many Australian #MG & #YA #VerseNovels in market. For curriculum links check out Australia's world-first Verse Novel Resource www.ncacl.org.au/resources/bi...

AN EXPANSE OF BLUE by Kauakanilehua Mahoe Adams (Kanaka Maoli/Native Hawaiian), cover art by JT Ojerio (Kanaka Maoli/Native Hawaiian)(Heartdrum, 2026). Ages 13-up. @kauawrites.bsky.social @epicreads.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #YABooks

Heads up #VerseNovel enthusiasts for this memorable debut #YA #versenovel An Expanse of Blue by Kauakanilehua Māhoe Adams @kauawrites.bsky.social Published by #Heartdrum and @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #KidLit @qplnyc.bsky.social @bklynlibrary.bsky.social

Great to see this Award for Verse Novels from Badger Learning in the UK. Heads up school & public libraries @librariesconnected.org.uk @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social @qplnyc.bsky.social @summitlibraries.bsky.social @rurooie.bsky.social @tiafisher.bsky.social

In DiVERSE Conversations with YA & Children's Verse Novelists, an impressive global cohort share insights about writing #versenovels— it’s a vibrant masterclass for aspiring writers in the genre, & an ess. ref. guide for #readers #teachers & #librarians— feat. 50 must-read #MG & #YA #versenovels.

Heads up #Thriller #YA #VerseNovel GONE FOR GOOD by @sarahcrossan.bsky.social Heads up school-and public- libraries @yalsa.bsky.social @librariesconnected.org.uk @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social @qplnyc.bsky.social @bklynlibrary.bsky.social @summitlibraries.bsky.social

Heads up #VerseNovel enthusiasts New #VerseNovel #STREAM by Aida Salazar @aida_writes author of the wonderful #Ultraviolet #SeedInTheSun #TheMoonWithin & #LandoftheCranes @Scholastic @AgentZacker

Heads up for Australian Sharon Kernot's #VerseNovel for adults / crossover. A psychological thriller that will keep you turning page after pageuntil the astonishing end! Text Publishing.🔥🔥🔥

Recent release Australian #YA #VerseNovel ONCE UPON TOMORROW by KarenComer @yalsa.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social @qplnyc.bsky.social @bklynlibrary.bsky.social @summitlibraries.

Out now! ALL THAT CHANDNI KNOWS by Khushboo Patel Heads up #VerseNovel enthusiasts! A powerful middle-grade novel in verse set in India at the turn of the millennium that follows a 12-year-old girl as she navigates new beginnings, difficult truths and a crush.

DiVERSE Conversations with YA & Chn's Verse Novelists feat. 28 esteemed authors. An impressive global cohort share #VerseNovel writing insights —it’s a vibrant masterclass & an ess. ref. guide #readers #teachers #librarians feat. 50 #MG #YA must-reads. @jonnybid.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social

Out now! New Australian #YA #VerseNovel ONCE UPON TOMORROW by Karen Comer. Heads up school-and public- libraries @librariesconnected.org.uk @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social @yalsa.bsky.social @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social @qplnyc.bsky.social @bklynlibrary.bsky.social @summitlibraries.bsky.social

Poetry month always makes me read more novels-in-verse! Here are 8 of my recent recommendations: thestoryspectator.blogspot.com/2026/05/poet... Comment on the verse novels you’d recommend!

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Heads up! Australian, UK & US #MG & #YA VerseNovels side by side in 2025, this post by ‬@doucette515.bsky.social‬ Which ones have you read? Award-winning literature. @cordeliajensen.bsky.social @sherrylwriter.bsky.social @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social @katemessner.com @katefussner.bsky.social

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📚👍 #PoetryMonth Day 26 The Song of the Orphan's Garden by @nicolemhewitt.bsky.social "Lyriana and Brob are the only ones who can save the Orphan's Garden—but only if they can put the ages-old battle between Humans and Giants aside and find a way to work together." #VerseNovel #KidLit

On March 31st, 1931, the Lemon Grove Case was decided, leading to the United States' first successful school desegregation case. A SEA OF LEMON TREES, a Newbery and Pura Belpré Honor Book, by María Dolores Águila explores this true story. Download our Teacher's Guide here: tinyurl.com/3du8u4k2

All 33 London Libraries will be taking part in the Greater London Authority’s Loved and Wanted campaign. Loved and Wanted funding will support London Libraries' work in diverse communities, enhancing the reach and impact of their 291 branches. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/projects/lov...

DRIFT by Pip Harry a terrific Australian #YA #VerseNovel for school-and public- libraries. S/listed 2026 indie book award. Heads up @librariesconnected.bsky.social @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social @qplnyc.bsky.social @bklynlibrary.bsky.social @summitlibraries.bsky.social

Heads up #VerseNovel enthusiasts! #MG #NIV LITTLE BONES by Sandy Bigna shortlisted for the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature Australia @librariesconnected.bsky.social @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social @qplnyc.bsky.social @bklynlibrary.bsky.social