March: Hot Topics Roundup

Did you miss any of the conversations this month? Double check! It was all about Risk-Taking.

Risk-Taking:

For the Win: What's so Risky about YA?

For the Win with Cory Doctorow

Harmonic Feedback with Tara Kelly

Harmonic Feedback: What's the biggest risk you've taken for love?

The Julian Game with Adele Griffin

The Julian Game: Toxic friends

True Grit by Charles Portis

True Grit: What did you think of the actress?

March Playlist

March Community Service

January: Roundup of Hot Topics

Hey rgz! February is here, but did you catch all the chatter in January? If not, check out what we talked about! It was all about Hope:

The Chosen One with Carol Lynch Williams

The Chosen One: How do you generate hope?

Positively with Courtney Sheinmel

Positively: Finding hope through understanding

The Beautiful Between with Alyssa Sheinmel

The Beautiful Between: Finding hope through sharing secrets

Because I Am Furniture with Thalia Chaltas

Because I Am Furniture: Writing in verse

Math Doesn't Suck with Danica McKellar

Math Doesn't Suck: Hopeful numbers

December: Discussion Roundup

Did you miss any of the December discussion? Speak up!

Compassion:

White Cat with Holly Black

Holly Black on Compassion for Flawed Characters

Love is the Higher Law with David Levithan

Love is the Higher Law: The Personal Side of History

Sorta Like a Rock Star with Matthew Quick

Sorta Like a Rock Star: Amber's Hope and Compassion

 

Happy New Year, rgz! 

October: Discussion Roundup

Did you miss any of the chatter? Still time to jump in. Thanks, rgz and Laini!

Discussions with Laini
The concept of beauty
The power of desire

Which Lips Touch story is your favorite?
Punishments for Desire

Which Lips Touch story would you live inside?

Chance vs. Fate

Do you believe in the soul?

Girl-Mothers Leaving Babies Behind

Religion and disasters

Would you want to live forever?

Giving up humanity
 

Extras

Welcome, Laini!

Things to know about Laini

Laini's post of awesome
Soundtrack for Lips Touch

Party ideas for Lips Touch

Reach Out: Body HeART

Recommended Reads Guest Post: Jamie S. Rich

Recommended Reads Guest Post: Pat Mora

September: Roundup of Discussions

Did you miss any chit chat with Maureen and rgz this month? Check out these links if so!

Discussions with Maureen
Having less money than your friends
Hiding Hamlet

Sibling issues

Little sisters

The Mrs. mystery

Obsessing over a guy

Good guy or bad boy?

Dogs who tinkle
Lola's choice

Extras
Welcome, Maureen!

Things to know about Maureen Johnson

Postergirlz recommended reads

Soundtrack to the Scarlett books

Party It Up ideas

Maureen speaks out on the "boy lit crisis"

Circle of Stars

Here's a review of our featured authors since March, 2009! Catch the full issues archived at the rgz website. WOW! Rock on, rgz!

March 2009, Mary Pearson
April 2009, Ellen Hopkins
May 2009, Laura Resau
June 2009, Sara Zarr
July 2009, Cecil Castellucci
August 2009, Coe Booth
September 2009, Kristin Cashore
October 2009, Libba Bray
November 2009, Marlene Carvell
December 2009, Tamora Pierce
January 2010, E. Lockhart
February 2010, Sharon Draper
March 2010, Scott Westerfeld
April 2010, Deb Caletti
May 2010, Lisa Yee
June 2010, John Green
July 2010, Ally Carter
August 2010, Holly Cupala
September 2010, Laini Taylor

August: Discussion Roundup

Yes, we've loved hosting our dear Holly! Drop into any of the month's conversations, if you missed them!

Living in a Sibling's Shadow

Are you wild or quiet?

Friendship blowups
Discovering something you didn't want to know

What's your creative outlet?
Where do you turn in times of trouble?
Do you have online friends?

Have you ever felt like an outcast?

Would you give someone a second chance?

How would you have handled Miranda's situation?

Which secrets are the most terrifying?

Extras

Welcome, Holly
Reach Out
Things to Know
Our LIVE twitter chat with Holly!
Vlog: Holly shares her secrets
Party it up
Postergirlz Recommended Companion Reads
Thank you!

July: Roundup of Discussions

Before we get into great discussion with Holly, did you see all the threads from July? If not, check out the below. We had a blast with Ally. Thanks again for the great month, everyone!

Discussion about Only the Good Spy Young with Ally
Do you ever feel like a chameleon?
Friends who understand you
What's your codename?
Different points of view

Where would you travel?
Who can you trust?
What's your favorite place?
Forgiving past mistakes

What part of the mansion do you love?

Would you go to Gallagher Academy?

Extras
Welcome, Ally!
A guest blog from Ally
Photo with Book Chic

Things to know about Ally

The Soundtrack to Only The Good Spy Young
So you wanna be a spy? Check out the CIA

Postergirlz recommended reads

June: Discussion Roundup

Did you miss any chatter with John about Paper Towns? Here's the list of links to access them all. Thanks again, John!

Discussion about Paper Towns with John
Life-changing discoveries
People as mirrors and windows
Who is your accomplice?
Revenge
Best friends

Running away and being found
Music that inspires
Finding the lost
Which cover is true?

False impressions

Reactions
The end of the book

Extras
Welcome, John!
Street Team review, Jacqueline
Things to know about John!
Playlist for Paper Towns
Welcome, Nerdfighters!

Reach Out: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The TWITTER CHAT recap!
Party it up!

John on the Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Thank you, John!

May: Round Up of Discussions

Just in case you missed any of the great discussions with Lisa, check out these links and drop your comment!


So, what would your nickname be?

Would you dye your hair?
What's your creative outlet?

Will Mean Girls be sorry?

Where is your quiet place?

Helping someone in a bad situation

What's your favorite food?

Underestimating Yourself
Do you judge?
Been in a love triangle?

April: Round Up of Discussions

Just in case you missed any of the great discussion with Deb, check out these links and drop your comment!

rgz Newsflash
Welcome, Deb!
Things to Know About Deb
Playlist
Party
Thank you!

Discussion questions

What makes a choice good?
Chemistry in Love
Have you been "in" love?
Is love hard work?
Bad Boy Allure
The Guy Warning Signs List
Do you give away moments?
Do you listen to second thoughts?
Repairing someone else's wrong
Waiting for 100%

March: Round Up of Discussions

Just in case you missed any of the great discussion with Scott, check out these links and drop your comment!

March Newsflash
Welcome, Scott!
Leviathan terms and definitions
What is Steampunk?
Leviathan art by Keith Thompson
rgz TV
1910s Scrapbook
Leviathan Audio Book with Alan Cumming
Poetry Friday: Steampunk
Leviathan Playlist
Party It Up: Leviathan Book Club Party Ideas
Things to Know About Scott
Street Team Review: Vanessa
postergirlz recommends

Discussion questions

Living in a different time?
Hiding who you are?
Reading illustrated books
What if history changed?
Do you "cheat" with illustrated novels?
Favorite fashion period?

What beastie?
Keeping Secrets from Friends
Overprotective parents?
Want to Grow up as Royalty?

February: Roundup of Discussions

Just in case you missed any of the great discussion with Sharon, check out these links and drop your comment!

February Newsflash
Welcome to Sharon!
Things to Know About Sharon

Reach Out: Haiti Relief
Copper Sun Playlist
postergirlz recommends
rgz LIVE!
Chat Wrap
Party it Up: Book Club Ideas

Discussions...
Can you imagine being sold?
What does family strength mean to you?
Post of Awesome by Sharon
Is anyone pure evil?

Why are evil characters so appealing?

Have you ever felt trapped?

What keeps oppressed peoples from fighting back?
What freedom would you miss most?
The importance of your history

January: Discussion Roundup

Did you miss any of the chatter with E. this month? If so, feel free to jump in. We've had a great time discussing topics spurred on by The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks! Thanks, E.!

Newsflash
Welcome, E. Lockhart
Things to Know About E.
Roundtable
Reach Out: BoostUp.org
The LIVE Chat!
Party it Up!

Discussion:
Beautiful and taken seriously?
The Panopticon
Why do secret societies exist?
Thinking before you speak
Rage against expectations
Have you ever been a prankster?
The Unwritten Codes of School
Better to be alone than with someone who doesn't get you?

December: Roundup of Discussions

Just wanted to make sure everyone caught these great discussions this month. If you missed one, feel free to click and leave your thoughts! Thanks, Tamora!



rgz Newsflash
Welcome, Tamora!
Things to Know about Tamora
Roundtable
Reach Out: Amnesty International
Tamora's Playlist
Book Club Party Ideas

Discussion:
In the shadow of fame
Your parents' footsteps
What's your name?
Which sister are you?
A Bit of a Trickster
Do we need heroes?
Do you believe in fate?

November: Roundup of Discussion Questions

Did you catch all the chatter about Sweetgrass Basket? If not here are all the links. Feel free to drop your comments still! Thanks, Marlene!

November Newsflash
Roundtable
Marlene's Post of Awesome
Second Post of Awesome
Things to Know about Marlene
postergirlz recommends
Recommended Read: Cynthia Leitich Smith
Party Time!
rgz LIVE! with Marlene

Discussion:
Heritage and Ethnicity
Homesickness
Girls Can't What?
Are you like your sister?
Innocent and Accused
Friendship Invaded
Betrayed by a Friend
Running away

October: Roundup of Discussions

Did you catch all the Libba exchanges this month, rgz? Check out the list and weigh in!

October Newsflash
Welcome, Libba Bray!
Things to know about Libba
October Roundtable
Poetry Friday
October Book Party
Video: Girl Anger in YA Lit
The Sweet Far Thing Soundtrack
rgz LIVE!
Chat Highlights
The Rose of Battle

Hot Topics with Libba Bray:
A Woman's Place
Post of Awesome by Libba
Solving Other People's Problems
Your Own Magic
What is Love?
Magic for a Day
Finding the Authentic You
Fate or Free Will
Victorian Fashion

~the rgz divas

September: Roundup for Graceling

And here's the roundup of Hot Topics, all things Kristin!

September Newsflash
Welcome, Kristin!
postergirlz' recommended reads
Our thanks!

Discussions:

Identity Crisis
Heterochromia
Breaking the rules
Mind readers
Things you can't control
Fantasy Worlds
Secondary Characters
Which character would you be?
Final thoughts

Have you weighed in? We'd love to hear your thoughts. Thank you, Kristin!

August: Roundup of Discussions

And here are all the posts dedicated to Kendra and Coe this month. If you missed any, click the link, check it out, and drop a comment!

Our August Newsflash!
Welcome, Coe Booth
postergirlz companion recommended reads
guest blog: Tanita S. Davis
guest blog: Sherri L. Smith
Kendra: Lorie Ann
guest blog: Paula Chase
rgz LIVE! chat transcript

Discussions:
Being a young mother
How close are you to your parents?
Discovering your talents
Overprotected?
Friend drama
Getting physical
What makes a good father?
NYC, South Bronx
Thank you, Coe Booth!

July: Roundup of Discussion Questions

Just in case you missed any of the discussion surrounding The Plain Janes or Janes in Love, here's the complete list. Feel free to weigh in on any topic you might have missed!

Welcome, Cecil Castellucci!
Are you a misfit?
What has changed your world?
What is your favorite kind of street art?
Rejecting the cool kids
Art or vandalism?
Friends who are different
rgz LIVE! with Cecil and Jim
Which Jane are you?
What's your passion?
How do you extend a hand?