Allen & Unwin Teen

13/02/2023

Looking for a read you can share? 🥰 To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re giving you the chance to win two copies of Leanne Yong, Author's debut rom-com YA – one for you, and one to give to your partner or bestie!

Just tell us who you'd love your reading buddy to be and why!💕

Head to the link below or our competition page to enter now:

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Allen & Unwin are giving you the chance to win two copies of Leanne Yong’s debut rom-com YA Two Can Play That Game – one for you, and one to give to your partner or bestie!

13/01/2023

✨We're excited to announce Amie Kaufman's new book The Isles of the Gods will be out May 2023! ✨

Magic, romance, and slumbering gods clash in the start of a riveting fantasy series spanning gangsters' dens, forgotten temples, and the high seas.

Are you ready for an adventure?

10/01/2023

We are so thrilled to reveal We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis - Author – coming May 2023!

Seventeen-year-old Harvey dreams of escaping his life. But when the relationship between his dads breaks down, he's hauled across Australia on a red-eye flight from Perth to Sydney to live on top of a café with the extended Greek family he barely knows - a family who are about to get some very sad news.

Sotiris has achieved his dream. He's a published author at seventeen. But in reality, the dream … kind of sucks. When he meets a cute, wise-cracking bookseller named Jeremy, however, he discovers a new and unexpected dream. One he's not sure he's prepared for.

Harvey's and Sotiris's stories converge on the same street in Darlinghurst, in this beautifully heartfelt novel about how our dreams shape us, and what they cost us.

02/01/2023

Today’s the day! Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this first book of a captivating new duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black.

The Stolen Heir is out now!

28/12/2022

A page turning, seafaring adventure by the YA TikTok sensation Tricia Levenseller. Daughter Of The Pirate King is compulsively readable, epic in scope, and features a fierce female pirate heroine, engrossing action and romance!

19/12/2022

What's this new gorgeous cover?

Every Breath is a smart and sizzling YA thriller from the New York Times bestselling Australian author of None Shall Sleep and The Killing Code, Ellie Marney Author. Now with a brand new look!

Available now from your local bookstore!

04/12/2022

The Voices from the Intersection + Allen & Unwin Mentorship 2022 judging is complete. We’re excited to announce three (because we couldn’t pick just two!) mentorship recipients.

We acknowledge the 43 diverse, complex and incredible entries we received from across Australia, including writers of colour, writers from the LGBTQIA+ community and/or writers living with disability/superpowers. For more information, visit the Voices From The Intersection website at https://voicesfromtheintersection.pgtb.me/6JqH9B

A huge thanks again to all entrants for letting us spend time with their rich and thought-provoking work.

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Image 1 description: Voices from the intersection logo with Voices from the Intersection logo with image of a tree with rainbow leaves, A&U logo, rainbow polkadots, and the text ‘Voices from the Intersection + Allen & Unwin Mentorship 2022, Announcing the recipients’

Image 2 description: Voices from the intersection logo with Voices from the Intersection logo with image of a tree with rainbow leaves, A&U logo, rainbow polkadots, and the text ‘Sharara Attai (NSW) for My Cousins, a picture book celebrating the unbreakable bond that children share with their cousins across different cultures. Abra Pressler (ACT) for Here If You Need, a YA, LGBTQIA+ contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance about footy, ambition, and the power of female friendships. Jodi Lamanna (NSW) for Mr Pickles Travels by Tram, a picture book about the joy of pursuing special interests, starring a non-speaking autistic character’

30/11/2022

Jared Thomas' My Spare Heart is a powerful and uplifting YA story about family breakdowns, facing truths and finding balance.

'A story with grit, authenticity of voice and characters who show strength in identity and culture.' Anita Heiss, award-winning author of Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray

25/11/2022

Enter the Underworld in an epic new YA fantasy, where the Gods of ancient Greece rule everything but fate. From the authors of A Throne of Swans and A Crown of Talons! Out now!

23/11/2022

Our friends at Hot Key Books have created a super-deluxe, fancy-schmancy edition of The Stolen Heir by Holly Black, and there are only going to be THREE copies available in Australia and New Zealand!

Want one? All you have to do is upload your proof of pre-order to one of the links below and fill in the entry form!*

Official link**: https://allenandunwin.pgtb.me/nP31RR
Or enter via the Allen & Unwin website here: https://www.allenandunwin.com/competitions/the-stolen-heir-pre-order-competition

Keep your eyes peeled for the special edition reveal, coming very soon...

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*Entrants for this competition will not be contacted on any social media channel or sent a friend request. Winners will only be contacted via the official Allen & Unwin email as detailed in the terms and conditions. Please stay vigilant and avoid sharing personal information and credit card details through DMs, especially if they are not coming through official handles.
**This is the official link for The Stolen Heir Pre-Order Competition website. Please stay vigilant of any links provided in the comments and avoid sharing any personal information and credit card details through those links.

We're giving three lucky readers a chance to win one of three exclusive super-deluxe editions of The Stolen Heir by Holly Black!

22/11/2022

A multi-award winning and bestselling novel, blending science fiction and Mexican folklore to explore the power of storytelling, The Last Cuentista is an unforgettable journey through the stars, to the very heart of what makes us human ✨

18/11/2022

Looking for a good thriller? Check out The Killing Code by the brilliant Ellie Marney!

A young codebreaker at Arlington Hall - the secret WWII Signals Intelligence unit in Washington DC - joins forces with other female codebreakers to hunt a murderer who is killing US government girls.

Available now!

17/11/2022

We’re thrilled to reveal the cover for Nightbirds! 😍😍😍

This fiercely feminist fantasy is full of whispered secrets and political intrigue, where the magic of women is outlawed but three girls with unusual gifts have the chance to change it all. Out on 28 Feb!

'A luscious, sumptuously woven and totally addictive fantasy.'
Amie Kaufmanan, New York Times' bestselling author of These Broken Stars, Illuminae and Aurora Rising.

26/08/2022

Submissions for are closing soon!!

To apply, head to this website: https://voicesfromtheintersection.pgtb.me/6JqH9B

This mentorship opportunity is for up to two emerging Own Voices writers and illustrators across the picture book, middle grade and young adult (YA) fiction genres.

Up to two applicants across the three genres will receive direct feedback and one round of personal editing from Rebecca Lim, who co-founded Voices from the Intersection with Ambelin Kwaymullina. The edited pitch documents will then be read by Allen & Unwin, with a view to further publication opportunities.

Image description: Voices from the Intersection logo with image of a tree with rainbow leaves, A&U logo, rainbow polkadots, and the text ‘Voices from the Intersection + Allen & Unwin Mentorship 2022, We need your Own Voices children's & YA stories! Submissions Close 31 August ’

23/08/2022

From the bestselling multi-award-winning author of My Life as an Alphabet and A Song Only I Can Hear comes a wonderful middle fiction novel that is warm, upbeat, intriguing and wholly absorbing.

Available in bookstores or from your local library now ⭐️

01/08/2022

Entries for are NOW OPEN!! 😍😍

To apply, head to this website: https://voicesfromtheintersection.pgtb.me/6JqH9B

This mentorship opportunity is for up to two emerging Own Voices writers and illustrators across the picture book, middle grade and young adult (YA) fiction genres.

Up to two applicants across the three genres will receive direct feedback and one round of personal editing from Rebecca Lim, who co-founded Voices from the Intersection with Ambelin Kwaymullina. The edited pitch documents will then be read by Allen & Unwin, with a view to further publication opportunities.

Image description: Voices from the Intersection logo with image of a tree with rainbow leaves, A&U logo, rainbow polkadots, and the text ‘Voices from the Intersection + Allen & Unwin Mentorship 2022, Entries now open’

25/07/2022

Want to be one of the first to read the new page-turning YA thriller from Ellie Marney Author, the author of the New York Times bestseller None Shall Sleep?

Just use one of the links below, break the secret code and fill in the competition form to enter!*

Official link: https://allenandunwin.pgtb.me/M8lH5V **
Or enter via the Allen & Unwin website here: https://www.allenandunwin.com/competitions/win-an-advance-reading-copy-of-the-killing-code

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*Entrants for this competition will not be contacted on any social media channel or sent a friend request. Winners will only be contacted via the official Allen & Unwin email as detailed in the terms and conditions. Please stay vigilant and avoid sharing personal information and credit card details through DMs, especially if they are not coming through official handles. Not affiliated with Facebook. No purchase necessary. Competition closes midnight AEST 29 July 2022.
**This is the official link for the Allen & Unwin Killing Code ARC giveaway website. Please stay vigilant of any links provided in the comments and avoid sharing any personal information and credit card details through those links.

26/06/2022

Allen & Unwin is proud to announce , a mentorship opportunity for up to two emerging Own Voices writers and illustrators across the picture book, middle grade and young adult (YA) fiction genres.

Up to two applicants across the three genres will receive direct feedback and one round of personal editing from Rebecca Lim, who co-founded Voices from the Intersection with Ambelin Kwaymullina. The edited pitch documents will then be read by Allen & Unwin, with a view to further publication opportunities.

Applications open 1 August. See the website below for more information: https://voicesfromtheintersection.pgtb.me/6JqH9B

09/06/2022

We're absolutely thrilled that Off the Map by Scot Gardner, designed by Debra Billson has won the Best Designed Young Adult Cover at the 2022 Australian Book Design Awards! 🎉😍👏

08/06/2022

A reluctant prince. A runaway queen. And a quest that may destroy them both.

No.1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black returns in January 2023 with The Stolen Heir ✨

07/06/2022

We’re thrilled to reveal the cover for Ellie Marney Author's new YA thriller, The Killing Code! 🔑

A young WW2 codebreaker joins forces with other female codebreakers to hunt a vicious murderer who is killing US government girls. But as they work to crack the killer's code, two things become terrifyingly clear: the murderer they're hunting is getting closer every moment … and Kit's own secret could put her in more jeopardy than she ever imagined.

The Killing Code is out on 20 September!

30/05/2022

Take some time today to learn more about this powerful and uplifting story from author Jared Thomas ❤

Just one more day until My Spare Heart is out in stores!

30/05/2022

A huge congrats to Karen Foxlee, C.S. Pacat and Kathryn Barker who have won their categories in the 2021 Aurealis Awards!! 🎉❤🥳

23/05/2022

A huge congrats to our Australian Book Industry Awards Shortlisters for 2022!! 🥳📚❤️

04/05/2022

Welcome to another summer with the beautiful Sinclair family!
Keep our secrets. And don’t reveal a thing ...

Family of Liars is the thrilling prequel to the TikTok phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller We Were Liars from E. Lockhart and it's out now! 😍💙

29/04/2022

We're not lying about how excited we are for the Readings book launch for Family of Liars next Thursday night! 🤩

All the way from New York, E. Lockhart will be virtually in conversation with Lynette Noni to talk the long-awaited prequel to We Were Liars!

Grab your ticket in the link below and get ready for a night of truths, lies and all things E. Lockhart!

Link: https://www.readings.com.au/event/book-launch-family-of-liars

08/04/2022

The thrilling final book in The New York Times bestselling Impostors series is here! Have you read Shatter City and Mirrors Edge too?

With Youngbloods, master storyteller Scott Westerfeld brings back his most iconic character and merges his Impostors and Uglies series into a breathtaking tale of rivalry, rebellion and repercussions!

07/04/2022

Congrats to all our authors who were shortlisted in the 2021 Aurealis Awards! A fantastic shortlisting for these brilliant books!

A huge round of applause to our YA authors Kathryn Barker, Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff, C.S. Pacat, Garth Nix, Gabrielle Williams and Meagan Spooner! 👏👏👏

06/04/2022

A huge congratulations to all our brilliant authors who were shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards for 2022! 🎉📚❤

05/04/2022

Dymocks Books have announced their Top 101 for 2022!

Guess who's very excited to see We Were Liars and The Cruel Prince in this list? It's us! 🥳 ❤📚

29/03/2022

We have FOUR out of the six shortlisted titles in the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards in the Older Readers category!!! 🥳🥳🥳

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our fantastic authors, Gary Lonesborough - Author, Malla Nunn, Garth Nix and Rebecca Lim!

25/03/2022

Thanks for the brilliant review Readings and for making League of Liars your Book of the Month!

Have you got your copy yet? Check out their review to find out why you should pick up a copy today!

Link: https://www.readings.com.au/review/league-of-liars-by-astrid-scholte

Telene is an interesting place. There is a permanent misty cloud that hangs over the city blocking out the sun and diffusing all shadows into a safer shade of soft grey, while the streets and public places are brightly lit from all angles, preventin…

24/03/2022

We absolutely LOVE this review from Jemimah at Arts Hub! 😍😍😍

'Without giving too much of the story away, I’ll just note that the peculiarity that marks Joan and her family as monsters is a difficult device to work with when crafting a story; the nature of it is that it invites many potential inconsistencies that can unravel a plot. But Len manages it deftly, setting the rules and boundaries of it in such a way that it is plausible and not overly relied on.

Read it for an excellent example of urban fantasy, read it for a high-paced YA adventure, read it for solid world-building – Only a Monster is perfect for all fans of the YA genre.'
- Jemimah Brewster, ArtsHub

(Link: https://www.artshub.com.au/news/reviews/book-review-only-a-monster-vanessa-len-2537765/)

A thrilling YA urban fantasy twist on the age-old monster versus hero conflict.

23/03/2022

Congrats to Gary Lonesborough - Author and C.S. Pacat who were longlisted in the 2022 Australian Book Industry Awards Older Children Book of the Year category!! 😍📚🎉

18/03/2022

Love Four Dead Queens and The Vanishing Deep? Make sure you check out Astrid Scholte's latest YA fantasy novel with this chapter sampler!

Four teenagers charged with the illegal use of magic get together to devise the ultimate jailbreak. Get ready for a wild ride!

Link: https://www.scribd.com/document/556327573/League-of-Liars-by-Astrid-Scholte-Chapter-Sampler

Four teenagers charged with the illegal use of magic get together to devise the ultimate jailbreak. A thrilling YA fantasy novel full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of Six of Crows and Shadow and Bone. Shadows are dangerous. Edem is illegal. And liars are cowards. Ever since his mother was ki...

16/03/2022

We 100% would read any book Amie Kaufman recommends! 💜

Have you read League of Liars by Astrid Scholte yet?

15/03/2022

Interested to find out about Astrid Scholte's inspiration behind League of Liars? Check out her Q&A with Booktopia!

14/03/2022

'Local Melbourne-based author Vanessa Len has created a breathtaking debut in Only a Monster, the first in a new trilogy. I was completely absorbed by every detail in this time-travelling wonder.'
- Claire, Readings

Check out the full review here: https://www.readings.com.au/review/only-a-monster-by-vanessa-len

Local Melbourne-based author Vanessa Len has created a breathtaking debut in Only a Monster, the first in a new trilogy. I was completely absorbed by every detail in this time-travelling wonder, where the main character, Joan Chang-Hunt, is one of t…

11/03/2022

Check out Vanessa Len's Q&A with Booktopia and and learn about her inspiration for the story, her writing journey and more!

Check out the the Q&A here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/blog/2022/02/10/read-a-qa-with-vanessa-len-only-a-monster/