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YA Online Scavenger Hunt

The YA Scavenger Hunt is a biannual online event that promotes collaboration between YA authors from different publishing houses, offering fans an opportunity to see the latest and greatest in young adult literature. During the hunt, we showcase exclusive bonus material, give readers access to top secret insider information, and offer fabulous prizes and giveaways for zealous YA fans. This year, the hunt begins Thursday, April 2 at 3pm and ends April 5 at 3pm. For more information about the hunt and the authors participating, go to the YA Scavenger Hunt site.

Kid's Choice Award Winners

The 28th annual Kid's Choice Awards were presented on Saturday night. The complete winners list can be found below: FAVORITE VILLAIN Angelina Jolie – Maleficent FAVORITE MALE SINGER Nick Jonas FAVORITE REALITY SHOW Dance Moms FAVORITE TALENT COMPETITION SHOW The Voice FAVORITE BOOK Diary of a Wimpy Kid series MOST ADDICTING GAME Minecraft FAVORITE FEMALE SINGER Selena Gomez SONG OF THE YEAR “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, & Nicki Minaj FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP One Direction FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE Big Hero 6 FAVORITE FEMALE ACTION STAR Jennifer Lawrence FAVORITE MOVIE ACTOR Ben Stiller FAVORITE MOVIE The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 FAVORITE MALE ACTION STAR Liam Hemsworth FAVORITE NEW ARTIST Fifth Harmony FAVORITE CARTOON Spongebob Squarepants FAVORITE TV ACTOR Ross Lync FAVORITE TV ACTRESS Laura Marano FAVORITE KIDS

Authors Unlimited

  Authors Unlimited provides an opportunity for teens to connect with young adult authors and celebrate reading. This event is free to young adults on Long Island. This year, it will be held on April 25, 2015 at the Patchogue Campus of St. Joseph's College. The event begins at 10am. Check out the Authors Unlimited website to subscribe to their newsletter and find out what authors will be attending this event!