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16 Spectacular YA Titles Coming to a Screen Near You

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Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

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Keep your eyes open for these YA reads that have been optioned for film and television adaptations! Read them before you watch them! Which ones are you most and least excited about? What book do you wish you could watch? #ReadYA #TeenReads #WatchYA

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Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

16 items

16 items

The Black Kids

The Black Kids

by Hammonds Reed, Christina

Book - 2020

"Before the cover for this book had even been revealed it was announced that The Black Kids was being optioned for a movie by The Gotham Group, who most recently produced the Stargirl, the movie adaptation of the bestselling YA novel." "Before the cover for this book had even been revealed it was announced that The Black Kids was being optioned for a movie by The Gotham Group, who most recently produced the Stargirl, the movie adaptation of the bestselling YA novel." Show less

"Before the cover for this book had even been revealed it was announced that The Black Kids was being optioned for a movie by The Gotham Group, who most recently produced the Stargirl, the movie adaptation of the bestselling YA novel." "Before the cover for this book had even been revealed it was announced that The Black Kids was being optioned for a movie by The Gotham Group, who most recently produced the Stargirl, the movie adaptation of the bestselling YA novel." Show less

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Permanent Record

Permanent Record

by Choi, Mary H. K.

Book - 2019

"Jon M. Chu (of Crazy Rich Asians fame) is set to produce and maybe direct direct the movie adaptation of Permanent Record, which Mary H.K. Choi is w...Show more "Jon M. Chu (of Crazy Rich Asians fame) is set to produce and maybe direct direct the movie adaptation of Permanent Record, which Mary H.K. Choi is writing the screenplay for as well! We cannot wait to see Pablo and Leanna on the big screen!" Show less

"Jon M. Chu (of Crazy Rich Asians fame) is set to produce and maybe direct direct the movie adaptation of Permanent Record, which Mary H.K. Choi is w...Show more "Jon M. Chu (of Crazy Rich Asians fame) is set to produce and maybe direct direct the movie adaptation of Permanent Record, which Mary H.K. Choi is writing the screenplay for as well! We cannot wait to see Pablo and Leanna on the big screen!" Show less

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Panic

Panic

by Oliver, Lauren

Book - 2014

"Lauren Oliver’s novel about a dangerous game among teenagers desperate to escape their small town is available to watch from the comfort of your cou...Show more "Lauren Oliver’s novel about a dangerous game among teenagers desperate to escape their small town is available to watch from the comfort of your couch. The series stars Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, and Jessica Sula. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on May 28, 2021." Show less

"Lauren Oliver’s novel about a dangerous game among teenagers desperate to escape their small town is available to watch from the comfort of your cou...Show more "Lauren Oliver’s novel about a dangerous game among teenagers desperate to escape their small town is available to watch from the comfort of your couch. The series stars Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, and Jessica Sula. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on May 28, 2021." Show less

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The Wicked Deep

The Wicked Deep

by Ernshaw, Shea

Book - 2018

"Netflix acquired the screen rights to The Wicked Deep, Shea Ernshaw’s novel about a town haunted each summer by the vengeful return of three sisters...Show more "Netflix acquired the screen rights to The Wicked Deep, Shea Ernshaw’s novel about a town haunted each summer by the vengeful return of three sisters, thought to be witches, who were drowned in a nearby bay 200 years ago. Only our heroine, Penny, can see the sisters, an ability she keeps secret. When the sisters begin luring teen boys to their deaths, she must choose–come clean to save the guy she loves, or stay quiet to save herself?" Show less

"Netflix acquired the screen rights to The Wicked Deep, Shea Ernshaw’s novel about a town haunted each summer by the vengeful return of three sisters...Show more "Netflix acquired the screen rights to The Wicked Deep, Shea Ernshaw’s novel about a town haunted each summer by the vengeful return of three sisters, thought to be witches, who were drowned in a nearby bay 200 years ago. Only our heroine, Penny, can see the sisters, an ability she keeps secret. When the sisters begin luring teen boys to their deaths, she must choose–come clean to save the guy she loves, or stay quiet to save herself?" Show less

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There's Someone Inside your House

There's Someone Inside your House

A Novel

by Perkins, Stephanie

Book - 2017

"This slasher by Stephanie Perkins adds yet another teen horror to Netflix’s roster for 2021. Following a group of teens targeted by a masked assaila...Show more "This slasher by Stephanie Perkins adds yet another teen horror to Netflix’s roster for 2021. Following a group of teens targeted by a masked assailant, it’s going to be outsiders who (maybe) come to the rescue. No firm release date yet, but production has wrapped up." Show less

"This slasher by Stephanie Perkins adds yet another teen horror to Netflix’s roster for 2021. Following a group of teens targeted by a masked assaila...Show more "This slasher by Stephanie Perkins adds yet another teen horror to Netflix’s roster for 2021. Following a group of teens targeted by a masked assailant, it’s going to be outsiders who (maybe) come to the rescue. No firm release date yet, but production has wrapped up." Show less

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All This Time

All This Time

by Daughtry, Mikki

Book - 2020

"From the creators of Five Feet Apart comes the next book (and now movie!) that will definitely break your heart and have you crying. Deadline has re...Show more "From the creators of Five Feet Apart comes the next book (and now movie!) that will definitely break your heart and have you crying. Deadline has reported that Lionsgate has bought the movie to All This Time, so lookout for a movie in to upcoming future and the book, which comes out this fall!" Show less

"From the creators of Five Feet Apart comes the next book (and now movie!) that will definitely break your heart and have you crying. Deadline has re...Show more "From the creators of Five Feet Apart comes the next book (and now movie!) that will definitely break your heart and have you crying. Deadline has reported that Lionsgate has bought the movie to All This Time, so lookout for a movie in to upcoming future and the book, which comes out this fall!" Show less

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Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between

Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between

by Smith, Jennifer E.

Unknown - 2015

"Not much information is available yet about the release of this film based on Jennifer E. Smith other than it’s in post-production. Chances are we’l...Show more "Not much information is available yet about the release of this film based on Jennifer E. Smith other than it’s in post-production. Chances are we’ll hear news about this story about high school sweethearts recounting their relationship on the night before they leave for college in the coming months. What we do know for now is Jordan Fisher is set to star in ACE Entertainment’s feature film Hello, Goodbye and Everything In Between." Show less

"Not much information is available yet about the release of this film based on Jennifer E. Smith other than it’s in post-production. Chances are we’l...Show more "Not much information is available yet about the release of this film based on Jennifer E. Smith other than it’s in post-production. Chances are we’ll hear news about this story about high school sweethearts recounting their relationship on the night before they leave for college in the coming months. What we do know for now is Jordan Fisher is set to star in ACE Entertainment’s feature film Hello, Goodbye and Everything In Between." Show less

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The Diabolic

The Diabolic

by Kincaid, S. J.

Book - 2016

"The Diabolic is the first book in S.J. Kincaid’s series about a humanoid teenager named Nemesis who was bred and raised to be the perfect bodyguard ...Show more "The Diabolic is the first book in S.J. Kincaid’s series about a humanoid teenager named Nemesis who was bred and raised to be the perfect bodyguard for a galactic senator’s daughter. When the girl is summoned as a hostage to the Emperor’s court, Nemesis disguises herself and goes instead. Pretending to be human makes her question if she is more than just a deadly force. Sony snapped up the rights to The Diabolic, and we’re impatient to see what visual stunnery Hollywood will bring to this space epic. Already read The Diabolic? Check out its sequel, The Empress, and the finale, The Nemesis!" Show less

"The Diabolic is the first book in S.J. Kincaid’s series about a humanoid teenager named Nemesis who was bred and raised to be the perfect bodyguard ...Show more "The Diabolic is the first book in S.J. Kincaid’s series about a humanoid teenager named Nemesis who was bred and raised to be the perfect bodyguard for a galactic senator’s daughter. When the girl is summoned as a hostage to the Emperor’s court, Nemesis disguises herself and goes instead. Pretending to be human makes her question if she is more than just a deadly force. Sony snapped up the rights to The Diabolic, and we’re impatient to see what visual stunnery Hollywood will bring to this space epic. Already read The Diabolic? Check out its sequel, The Empress, and the finale, The Nemesis!" Show less

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I Believe in A Thing Called Love

I Believe in A Thing Called Love

by Goo, Maurene

Book - 2017

"Netflix has acquired Maureen Goos’ young adult romance I Believe In A Thing Called Love for a feature film adaption, with Byung-hun Lee set to star and produce." "Netflix has acquired Maureen Goos’ young adult romance I Believe In A Thing Called Love for a feature film adaption, with Byung-hun Lee set to star and produce." Show less

"Netflix has acquired Maureen Goos’ young adult romance I Believe In A Thing Called Love for a feature film adaption, with Byung-hun Lee set to star and produce." "Netflix has acquired Maureen Goos’ young adult romance I Believe In A Thing Called Love for a feature film adaption, with Byung-hun Lee set to star and produce." Show less

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Scythe

Scythe

by Shusterman, Neal

Book - 2016

"Neal Shusterman has several books being made into movies, and just like with Dry, Universal snagged the movie rights to Scythe before it even hit sh...Show more "Neal Shusterman has several books being made into movies, and just like with Dry, Universal snagged the movie rights to Scythe before it even hit shelves. Set in a future world where humans do not die except when “gleaned” by mysterious scythes, Scythe follows the story of two apprentice scythes forced to compete for a position neither of them really wants. The sequel, Thunderhead, and epic finale, The Toll, are both out now! We can’t wait to see this story brought to the big screen!" Show less

"Neal Shusterman has several books being made into movies, and just like with Dry, Universal snagged the movie rights to Scythe before it even hit sh...Show more "Neal Shusterman has several books being made into movies, and just like with Dry, Universal snagged the movie rights to Scythe before it even hit shelves. Set in a future world where humans do not die except when “gleaned” by mysterious scythes, Scythe follows the story of two apprentice scythes forced to compete for a position neither of them really wants. The sequel, Thunderhead, and epic finale, The Toll, are both out now! We can’t wait to see this story brought to the big screen!" Show less

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The Selection

The Selection

by Cass, Kiera

Book - 2012

"The adaptation of Kiera Cass’s mega-bestselling series The Selection is coming to Netflix! While there isn't a release date attached yet, we can loo...Show more "The adaptation of Kiera Cass’s mega-bestselling series The Selection is coming to Netflix! While there isn't a release date attached yet, we can look for it this year or even early 2022. The story is about a girl competing for the Royal Prince’s hand she she may become the next queen." Show less

"The adaptation of Kiera Cass’s mega-bestselling series The Selection is coming to Netflix! While there isn't a release date attached yet, we can loo...Show more "The adaptation of Kiera Cass’s mega-bestselling series The Selection is coming to Netflix! While there isn't a release date attached yet, we can look for it this year or even early 2022. The story is about a girl competing for the Royal Prince’s hand she she may become the next queen." Show less

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Uglies

Uglies

by Westerfeld, Scott

Book - 2005

"Scott Westerfeld’s bestselling dystopian series has been optioned for a Netflix movie with Joey King, of The Kissing Booth fame, starring as Tally Y...Show more "Scott Westerfeld’s bestselling dystopian series has been optioned for a Netflix movie with Joey King, of The Kissing Booth fame, starring as Tally Youngblood. In Tally’s world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns you from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty and catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a really great time. But Tally will soon learn that becoming a pretty isn’t all it’s cracked up to be." Show less

"Scott Westerfeld’s bestselling dystopian series has been optioned for a Netflix movie with Joey King, of The Kissing Booth fame, starring as Tally Y...Show more "Scott Westerfeld’s bestselling dystopian series has been optioned for a Netflix movie with Joey King, of The Kissing Booth fame, starring as Tally Youngblood. In Tally’s world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns you from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty and catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a really great time. But Tally will soon learn that becoming a pretty isn’t all it’s cracked up to be." Show less

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Hush, Hush

Hush, Hush

Hush, Hush Series, Book 1

by Fitzpatrick, Becca

eBook - 2009

"The bestselling novel by Becca Fitzpatrick is on it’s way to the silver screen! Variety recently announced that Kellie Cyrus has signed on to direct...Show more "The bestselling novel by Becca Fitzpatrick is on it’s way to the silver screen! Variety recently announced that Kellie Cyrus has signed on to direct the fantasy adaption (Cyrus is best known for directing the supernatural TV franchises “The Vampire Diaries” and “The Originals” as well as an episode of the upcoming drama “You” from Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble), and Patch and Nora have officially been cast!" Show less

"The bestselling novel by Becca Fitzpatrick is on it’s way to the silver screen! Variety recently announced that Kellie Cyrus has signed on to direct...Show more "The bestselling novel by Becca Fitzpatrick is on it’s way to the silver screen! Variety recently announced that Kellie Cyrus has signed on to direct the fantasy adaption (Cyrus is best known for directing the supernatural TV franchises “The Vampire Diaries” and “The Originals” as well as an episode of the upcoming drama “You” from Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble), and Patch and Nora have officially been cast!" Show less

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Dry

Dry

by Shusterman, Neal

Book - 2018

"When the California drought escalates to catastrophic proportions, Alyssa must make life and death decisions for her family in this harrowing story ...Show more "When the California drought escalates to catastrophic proportions, Alyssa must make life and death decisions for her family in this harrowing story of survival from New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman. Dry hadn’t even hit shelves when Deadline posted the scoop that Paramount won a multi-studio auction for the rights to Dry. Whether you read the book or see the movie (we suggest both), be sure to do it with a water bottle close by." Show less

"When the California drought escalates to catastrophic proportions, Alyssa must make life and death decisions for her family in this harrowing story ...Show more "When the California drought escalates to catastrophic proportions, Alyssa must make life and death decisions for her family in this harrowing story of survival from New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman. Dry hadn’t even hit shelves when Deadline posted the scoop that Paramount won a multi-studio auction for the rights to Dry. Whether you read the book or see the movie (we suggest both), be sure to do it with a water bottle close by." Show less

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The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Pretty

by Han, Jenny

Book - 2009

"Sean Kaufman (Manifest), newcomer Minnie Mills and Alfredo Narciso (The Dark Tower) are set as series regulars in Amazon’s YA drama The Summer I Tur...Show more "Sean Kaufman (Manifest), newcomer Minnie Mills and Alfredo Narciso (The Dark Tower) are set as series regulars in Amazon’s YA drama The Summer I Turned Pretty. Additionally, Summer Madison (Teenage Bounty Hunters), David Iacono (The Flight Attendant), Rain Spencer (Good Girl Jane) and Tom Everett Scott (La La Land) will recur in the television adaptation of Jenny Han’s novel." Show less

"Sean Kaufman (Manifest), newcomer Minnie Mills and Alfredo Narciso (The Dark Tower) are set as series regulars in Amazon’s YA drama The Summer I Tur...Show more "Sean Kaufman (Manifest), newcomer Minnie Mills and Alfredo Narciso (The Dark Tower) are set as series regulars in Amazon’s YA drama The Summer I Turned Pretty. Additionally, Summer Madison (Teenage Bounty Hunters), David Iacono (The Flight Attendant), Rain Spencer (Good Girl Jane) and Tom Everett Scott (La La Land) will recur in the television adaptation of Jenny Han’s novel." Show less

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When Dimple Met Rishi

When Dimple Met Rishi

by Menon, Sandhya

Book - 2017

"That’s right! When Dimple Met Rishi is headed to the silver screen! Technically the new netflix show is inspired by Sandhya Menon’s bestselling book...Show more "That’s right! When Dimple Met Rishi is headed to the silver screen! Technically the new netflix show is inspired by Sandhya Menon’s bestselling book and not a direct adaption, since the show takes place in India instead of California. Either way, this adorable enemies-to-lovers romance is one you don’t want to miss! The best part? You can stream it - titled Mismatched - on Netflix now!" Show less

"That’s right! When Dimple Met Rishi is headed to the silver screen! Technically the new netflix show is inspired by Sandhya Menon’s bestselling book...Show more "That’s right! When Dimple Met Rishi is headed to the silver screen! Technically the new netflix show is inspired by Sandhya Menon’s bestselling book and not a direct adaption, since the show takes place in India instead of California. Either way, this adorable enemies-to-lovers romance is one you don’t want to miss! The best part? You can stream it - titled Mismatched - on Netflix now!" Show less

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