Kip Wilson is the Poetry Editor of the Young Adult Review Network and has a Ph.D. in German Literature. In 2017, she won the PEN/New England Susan P. Bloom Discovery Award, and her work has appeared in several children’s literary magazines.
The Rebel Girls of Rome (2025) Jordyn Taylor "The Rebel Girls of Rome alternates between the stories of two young women from the same Jewish family in different timelines: Lilah in the present day and her great-aunt Bruna in World War II. Both their stories kept me on the edge of my seat as details emerged about what happened to the family after a Nazi roundup in 1943. A gripping tale of resistance, survival, and love."
The Trouble with Heroes (2025) Kate Messner "The pitch-perfect tween voice spills out of the poetry with raw authenticity. Any tween who's ever lost someone, made bad choices, or felt unworthy of love will identify with Finn."
Eyes Open (2024) Lyn Miller-Lachmann "Beautifully-written verse perfectly captures this young poet standing up to injustice. A must read!"
Song of Freedom, Song of Dreams (2024) Shari Green "Song of Freedom, Song of Dreams transports readers to the peaceful protests in Leipzig, Germany in 1989 that contribute to the opening of borders throughout East Germany--to freedom. But freedom isn't a quick or easy path for gifted pianist Helena, who must consider her own dreams, her family's safety, and her new boyfriend's secret plans--especially when a Stasi officer wants to know what she's hiding. A powerful story about raising your voice told in gorgeous, musical poetry."
All the Fighting Parts (2023) Hannah V Sawyerr "From the very first pages of All the Fighting Parts, Amina grabbed me with her will to not just survive but thrive. Raw, no-nonsense verse digs deep into Amina's emotions as she fights her way back after sexual assault to find her voice and reclaim her life. An incredible, empowering book."
A Warning About Swans (2023) R M Romero "An absolutely gorgeous book with words that dance across the page in shining verse. I wanted to linger with Hilde and Franz in their world even after the story came to an end. Utterly magical!"
Spin (2023) Rebecca Caprara "Intricately weaves the myth of Arachne in beautiful verse that is filled with rebellion, hope, and longing. Perfect for Madeline Miller fans!"
The Silent Unseen (2022) Amanda McCrina "The Silent Unseen transported me to a corner of Eastern Europe during World War II and its forgotten slice of history. With the two main characters pitted against each other and the reader immediately pulling for both of them, this fast-paced story drew me in from the first page and refused to let go. Absolutely riveting."
Nothing Burns as Bright as You (2022) Ashley Woodfolk "Nothing Burns as Bright as You consumed me like a flame. The interspersed timelines will keep readers breathless as the love between these girls splatters raw on the page, the poetry absolute perfection. A novel to at once devour and savor."
The Truth Project (2020) Dante Medema "Gripping. The Truth Project is a fast-paced hybrid novel that blends verse together with texts and emails to paint a picture of a girl trying to figure out who she really is. A great pick for Juleah del Rosario and Sonya Sones fans."
The Assignment (2020) Liza Wiemer "This fast-paced, compelling story will inspire readers to stick to their principles and fight for what’s right. A timely and necessary read."
