When it comes to books in the millennial age, you don’t have to be an author to make an impact, heck you don’t even need a college degree yet (although it does help to have a little of both). Here are 7 rookie book stars that are absolutely killing the game right now.
Ashley Royer – Remember to Forget
When it comes to being fearless, 17-year-old Ashley Royer has got it all. The literary-gifted Boston native began publishing her writing on Wattpad when she was 13 years old. She has now received over 30 million combined reads and received the Watty Award in 2015. Her first book, Remember to Forget, will hit bookstores April 5, 2016.
Follow her on Instagram: @aer98
Michelle Meyers – Glass Shatters
Talk about a creative young mind. Los Angeles-born and raised Michelle Meyers is a fiction writer and playwright. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Literary Arts and Theatre Arts from Brown University, Michelle has proven her cultured intelligence. Michelle’s writing has been published in the LA Times and Grey Sparrow Journal, her plays produced in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, and she is currently a 2015 PEN Center Emerging Voices Fellow in Fiction. Her first novel, Glass Shatters comes out April 12, 2016.
Follow her on Twitter: @michemeyers
Tavi Gevinson – Rookie Magazine
Writer, magazine editor, actress, singer – is there anything 19-year-old Tavi Gevinson can’t do? Gaining the public eye in 2008 with her fashion blog, Style Rookie, Tavi used her platform to speak on behalf of pop and feminist culture. Her online magazine and book series Rookie (created in 2011) is an extension of Tavi’s interests. Side note: the internationally successful online magazine is run by only teenagers.
Follow her on Instagram: @taviulle
Emily Ables – Blue Eyed Biblio
Some of us make opportunities happen and others fall into them. For 19-year-old Emily Ables, her insane success is a mixture of both. Having a love for books, a good eye for photography plus the birth of a photo exclusive app, Emily’s instagram fame was pretty much inevitable. With over 122,000 followers, the “Blue Eyed Biblio” is making waves in the digital world with her insanely styled and creative photos.
Follow her on Instagram: @blueeyedbiblio
Natasha Minoso – Book Baristas
Talk about changing the game. Recent college graduate Natasha Minoso has made a big name for herself in the book industry already. With her clever website Book Baristas she is “serving you hot drinks and hotter reads.” Not only are her book reviews followed by authors such as Taylor Jenkins Reid and Andrea Dunlop, being featured on her Instagram is kind of like winning the book lottery. With photos of delicious cappuccinos, the newest reads and an occasional peek inside her New York life, Natasha and her 77,400 followers are here to stay.
Follow her on Instagram: @bookbaristas
Alyssa Hamilton – Swept Away By Books
Based in Vancouver, Alyssa Hamilton is completely Swept Away by Books, hence the name of her adorable blog and Instagram. With her simple, sweet and incredible reviews, Alyssa has carved out her cozy corner of the Internet making us all want to join right in with our favorite read. With 15,600 dedicated Instagram followers, Alyssa is officially a top dog when it comes to styling beautiful photographs, giving honest reviews and making a name for herself in the book world.
Follow her on Instagram: @sweptawaybybooks
At Girls Write Now, they know there is power in numbers and they intend to take full advantage of that. Founded in 1998, Girls Write Now is the first organization in the country to host writing and mentoring programs only for girls #NoBoysAllowed. Distinguished by the White House and the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, Girls Write Now is a place of empowerment to help girls find their creative and independent voices. In fact, we are thrilled to publish their anthology through She Writes Press this spring!
Follow them on Instagram: @girlswritenow
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