W elcome Back to YA Cafe, where book lovers can gather and chat about teen literature. I’m your barista, along with Ghenet from All About Them Words.

Each Friday we pick from a menu of topics and share our thoughts on our respective blogs. We’ve also got plans brewing for interviews, events and even some exciting giveaways, so stay tuned! Join the discussion by responding in the comments, on your own blogs or on twitter using the hash tag #yacafe.

In light of the holiday weekend, today we’re doing a short post to announce the winner of the Sweethearts giveaway.  Don’t worry, we’ll be back next week with more YA Cafe fun.

The signed copy of Sweethearts by Sara Zarr goes to…

Drum roll please… *clears throat*

*fumbles with envelope*

*opens envelope*

Lydia Kang!!!

*throws confetti*  Congratulations!

Lydia, you should be getting an email shortly, asking for your mailing address so we can send you the book.

To everyone who celebrates the holiday this weekend, have a safe and fun 4th of July.  Eat lots of BBQ and watch cool fireworks.  Most importantly, have fun!