It’s a big month for young adult readers. From a steamy new Hulu series to the surprise return of Tyra Banks’ fantasy novel, here are the biggest YA book stories making headlines this November.
Elle Kennedy’s ‘Thornbird’ Is Heading to Hulu
Fans of Elle Kennedy have something new to look forward to: an adaptation of her novel Thornbird is in development at Hulu. Even better, the project comes from the creator of Pretty Little Liars — a promising sign for anyone who loves teen drama with a side of mystery.
Kennedy is already a household name for romance readers thanks to her bestselling Off-Campus series, which has also been brought to the screen. No casting or release date has been announced for Thornbird yet.
Tyra Banks’ ‘Modelland’ Is Making a Comeback
Yes, you read that right. Tyra Banks is planning to revamp and republish Modelland, the first book in her never-finished YA fantasy trilogy. The 2011 novel unexpectedly went viral again earlier this year, introducing a whole new generation of readers to its famously over-the-top world. No new publication date has been shared so far.
Not everyone is convinced a makeover will help — Book Riot’s Kelly Jensen was blunt about her doubts — but the buzz alone shows how much readers still love talking about it.
More YA Adaptations on the Way
- Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork is headed to the big screen, with its two leads already cast.
- Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging, Louise Rennison’s beloved British comedy, is being reimagined by Netflix for a new audience.
- Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter is filming for Netflix, with a bookstore in St. Charles, Illinois, transformed into a movie set. The film looks set for 2027.
- Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross has been picked up by Disney.
- Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther is in development at Amazon MGM.
- Run Away With Me by Brian Selznick is set for adaptation, with Selznick writing the screenplay himself.
- The Babysitter by R.L. Stine is being adapted by Tubi.
Awards and Other Big News
- Elizabeth Acevedo is having a banner year: she won the 2027 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, and her book Anger Is Only a Shadow took home the Kirkus Prize for young readers.
- The National Book Award finalists for Young People’s Literature have been announced, with three YA titles in the running. The winner will be revealed later this month.
- Cassandra Clare revealed that her Shadowhunters world will wrap up with one final trilogy — 19 years after the first book hit shelves.
- A comic adaptation of Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty is on the way, following this year’s graphic novel version of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.
For the full rundown, check out Book Riot’s November YA book news roundup. Looking for something to read now? Browse our latest book recommendations.
