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23 Gifts For YA Readers Who Aren't Afraid To Show Their Love of Young Adult Lit
We already know that adults reading young adult lit really isn't that big of a deal. So let your friends and family showcase their undying love of YA with all the vampires, dystopia, and love triangles that come with it with some seriously cool YA-themed holiday gifts.
Does your sister still need tissues when anyone brings up The Fault in Our Stars? Or did your friend sign up for archery lessons immediately after reading The Hunger Games, or boxing lessons after Divergent? Maybe your cousin just wishes she could pal around with some fairy tale characters in our science fiction future. (And yes, we know that you want to be best pals with Hermoine from Harry Potter because so does everyone, ever.)
Because your YA-loving giftee probably already has every book on her list (what else is pre-ordering for but the next installment of your favorite series?), there are some incredible young adult lit-themed gifts that will help her promote her love subtly or scream it from the rooftops.
John Green Bookmarks
The Fault In Our Stars, Looking For Alaska, and Paper Towns Bookmarks, $11, Etsy
My personal favorite is the Looking for Alaska bookmark because we readers can’t have too many bookmarks and, hey, aren’t we all just looking for a great perhaps?
Alexander Wang's 'Divergent'-Inspired Collection for H&M
Alexander Wang x H&M Dress, $146, Bonanza
So, yeah, Alexander Wang’s dystopia-friendly collection may have sold out in a few hot minutes, but you could be the bestest gift giver ever and find pieces Tris would be proud of on eBay. Even if you’re being your own personal Santa.
Hermione Candle
Hermione Candle, $25, Fandle Monium
Because of all the characters in Harry Potter, we all know Hermione would smell the most badass.
I Read YA Magnets
I Read YA Ceramic tile 4-piece Refrigerator Magnets, $11, Etsy
Don’t let everyone drinking the hatorade get you down; say it loud and say it proud.
'The Fault in Our Stars' Ring
Unisex Vintage Silver The Fault In Our Stars Ring “OKAY,” $15, Etsy
Okay? Okay.
The Wicked Witch Bookmark
Wicked Witch Bookmark, $25, Etsy
The Wizard of Oz is coming back into our collective consciousness via Danielle Paige’s Dorothy Must Die series, and really there’s no more adorably wicked bookmark than this deadly one.
Katniss Inspired Cuff Earring
Quiver And Arrows Ear Cuff - Jewelry, $22, Etsy
This totally cool cuff earring shows your loyalty to your favorite bow-and-arrow wielding woman in a subtle way. (You can’t see me, but I’m holding up my three fingers.)
'The Giver' Inspired Nail Polish
China Glaze The Giver Collection, Price Varies, China Glaze
You probably knew The Hunger Games has its own line of (controversial) makeup, but dystopian nail polish really came to its peak with this collection of The Giver-inspired polish. I’ll take the sparkly one, please.
Baby-sitters Club T-Shirt
Claudia Kishi - Fashion Icon T-shirt, $24, Red Bubble
It’s awesome because it’s 100 percent true.
Espresso Patronum Harry Potter Mug
Harry Potter Coffee Mug, $13, Etsy
Because coffee is magical, too, duh.
Matching 'Pretty Little Liars' Bracelets
Pretty Little Liars Bracelet, $36, PLL Bracelets
You can custom make these Pretty Little Liars inspired bracelets for you and your best PLL-loving pals — but, ah, let’s just hope it works out better for you all than it did for them.
'Little Women' Book Purse
Little Women Book Purse Handbag and Kindle Ereader Cover, $175, Etsy
Coolest. Purse. Idea. Ever. I think Jo would want one, too.
Earrings Inspired by 'The Mortal Instruments'
Strength Rune Inspired Earrings from The Mortal Instruments, $35, Etsy
These earrings of the strength rune from The Mortal Instruments are killer. And if you’d prefer, the artist also makes them in love, trust, angelic, and more.
Android Leggings
Vostok Leggings-Printed Armour and Metal Tights, $70, Etsy
Show some love to your favorite bad ass android mechanic, Cinder from the Lunar Chronicles, with these robot leggings that make you look like you could be her equally awesome sister.
Illustrated 'Coming of Age' Bookshelf Print
Ideal Bookshelf 651: Coming of Age, $34, Etsy
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Book Thief, Forever, The Catcher in the Rye — all your favorite coming of age stories are represented on this art print. And if you ask nicely, the artist can even customize an illustration for you.
Tris' Temporary Tattoo Set
NECA Divergent “Tris’s Tattoos” Temporary Tattoo Set, $9, Amazon
I’m sorry to socks, but these Divergent-inspired temporary tattoos are now the best stocking stuffer I have ever heard of.
'Eleanor & Park' Book Tote
Eleanor and Park - “Art” Quote Tote, $21, Red Bubble
Who better to be with us toting around all our books than Eleanor, who has some truths to drop about art?
'Pretty Little Liars' Phone Case
Pretty Little Liars Handmade Phone Case, $13, Etsy
Maybe having A’s sign-off on your phone will be a double jinx and you’ll never get scary threatening messages about your assumed-murdered best friend on that phone? Maybe? Kisses!
'My True Love Gave To Me'
My True Love Gave To Me Book, $19, Indie Bound
You know who wrote holiday stories for this collection? Rainbow Rowell. Stephanie Perkins. David Levithan. Gayle Forman. Holly Black. And there’s more. Ummm, yeahhhh.
'The Outsiders' Inspired Wire Rings
Stay Gold Adjustable Wire Script Set of Rings, $20, Etsy
Stay gold, Ponyboy. As a bonus, they kind of look like brass knuckles, which you might need in S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders universe.
'Matilda' by Roald Dahl Book Quote Print
Roald Dahl Matilda Quote 11 x 14 Inspiration Print, $22, Etsy
All I can say about this quote print from Matlida is PREACH.
An Open Book Foundation & Lambda Literary Donations
The immensely successful (and immensely needed) We Need Diverse Books IndieGoGo campaign just ended this month, raising nearly $100,000 more than its projected goal. But that doesn’t mean the job is done. WNDB partnered with An Open Book Foundation, which connects low-income children with diverse authors in their classrooms. And to keep that diversity going, you can also donate to Lambda Literary, the leading national nonprofit dedicated to promoting LGBTQ voices in literature.