Alex Arnold
Editor
Quirk Books
Senior Editor of fiction & nonfiction for small kids, big kids, & teens @quirkbooks . Former child who hasn't forgotten a thing.
Editor
A smarty, juicy rom com; would especially like to read a queer rom com #MSWL
Editor
Alex Arnold @alexyarnold
I’m late to the #MSWL party this week but I can still hang, right? Here’s what I’m looking for right now:YA of all genres that feature friendships as found families #MSWL
Editor
"An edge-of-your-seat noir about an agoraphobic coven's adventure to transcend their mother's death" #MSWL, please
electricliterature.com/how-to-write-e…
Editor
Stephanie Stein @stephlystein
Can I get The Bold Type in YA novel form? Friendship girl gang! Supportive of one another's ambitions! Making big mistakes! #MSWL#MSWL forever. This is what I always want in YA!
Editor
My #1 #MSWL item right now: #ownvoices chapter book/young MG series featuring POC protagonist, illustrated or with room for illustrations.
Editor
Alex Arnold @alexyarnold
I gravitate most towards magical realism, contemporary realistic, puzzle novels, & quirky/accessible fantasyAnyway, if you've got anything that seems like a fit, I'd love to read! My #MSWL is here if you want to see more: alexarnoldeditor.tumblr.com/wishlist
Editor
A reminder that my #MSWL is right here: alexarnoldeditor.tumblr.com/wishlist. tldr; #ownvoices, books that can be used as tools to smash the patriarchy.
Editor
I know high school girls can be mean, but I want a contemp YA that shows how important & life-affirming female friendship can be, too #MSWL
Editor
Jim McCarthy @JimMcCarthy528
Oh! #MSWL Can I please get a YA novel where the characters have jobs and a community of coworkers? Think Empire Records.This! Because I also want to see teen characters who are not, by default, upper or upper-middle class. #MSWL
Editor
Diverse, underrepresented stories and perspectives from #OwnVoices #MSWL
Editor
A kid-and-her-dog MG novel with depth and complexity, a la BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE. It's a high bar because I am in love with that book. #MSWL
Editor
A deeply romantic magical realism YA. #MSWL
Editor
Alex Arnold @alexyarnold
Looking for a MG that gives me a crazy amount of feelings. I love MG because as a 12 yr old, you're feeling A LOT for the first time...#MSWLAnd I think the best MG fiction makes me look at "basic" human emotions (love, grief, loneliness) anew, through the eyes of a kid. #MSWL
Editor
Looking for a MG that gives me a crazy amount of feelings. I love MG because as a 12 yr old, you're feeling A LOT for the first time...#MSWL
Editor
LGBTQ historical romance. I want to see a historical period/event from this underrepresented perspective. (Must be well researched!) #MSWL
Editor
Alex Arnold @alexyarnold
In life, I have major wanderlust. So in books too, I want to be transported to evocative, authentic settings. #MSWLEspecially love when the setting deeply impacts the plot, mood, themes. I want to imagine the book couldn't be set anywhere else! #MSWL
Editor
In life, I have major wanderlust. So in books too, I want to be transported to evocative, authentic settings. #MSWL
Editor
I would love a feminist-as-hell YA about a coven of witches. I can imagine a bunch of awesome interpretations of this setup. #MSWL
Editor
My #MSWL is always right here on the ol' tumblr but I'll join in the fun later today! alexarnoldeditor.tumblr.com/wishlist
Editor
Alex Arnold @alexyarnold
Always very down for unique fairytale/fable retellings that feel lush and sweeping and maybe a little (a lot) sexy. #MSWLUm, in YA. Don't send me a sexy middle grade retelling. #MSWL