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The Roach King of Raleigh

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The Secret Investigator of Astor Street

Future Millionaire

Future Millionaire

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📚 GOODREADS GIVEAWAY ALERT! 📚 Don’t miss your cha 📚 GOODREADS GIVEAWAY ALERT! 📚

Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of The Roach King of Raleigh by Shannon Stocker—now through April 25! We’re giving away 25 copies to lucky winners over at @Goodreads. 🎉

Enter now for your chance to win 👉 SEE LINK IN BIO

This powerful YA novel follows Quill Jenkins, a high school sophomore determined to rise above poverty, family struggles, and isolation—even if it means secretly breeding roaches to make it happen. Raw, honest, and unforgettable, it’s a story about resilience, friendship, and finding your way forward.

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Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙and it's a re Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙and it's a reminder that every story, every mind, and every perspective matters.

At Blink YA Books, we’re passionate about stories that reflect the real, complex, and beautifully diverse ways teens experience the world. That’s why we’re proud to share The Roach King of Raleigh by Shannon Stocker—a powerful novel that explores neurodiversity, resilience, and what it means to be seen and understood.

Through Quill Jenkins’s journey, readers are invited into a raw and honest story about navigating change, hardship, and connection—and discovering strength in unexpected places. It’s a story that doesn’t shy away from the hard things, while still holding onto hope.

Because awareness is just the beginning. Stories help build empathy, spark understanding, and remind us that no one is alone.

💙 Join us in celebrating neurodiverse voices today.

📖 Add The Roach King of Raleigh to your reading list today.

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POV: You finally found the YA imprint that stays i POV: You finally found the YA imprint that stays in its lane. 📚✨ No spice, no graphic scenes, and zero need for a 5-minute content warning search. Just wholesome, engaging stories that actually feel like they were written for us. Welcome to Blink YA. 🤍

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Adventures, secrets, and life lessons—all clean, a Adventures, secrets, and life lessons—all clean, all compelling.

“The Roach King of Raleigh” by Shannon Stocker follows Quill as he navigates family struggles and a secret roach business, tackling tough issues without ever crossing into explicit or graphic territory. Clean YA done right, for readers 13 and up. 🌟

Order your copy today! Available Wherever Books Are Sold

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🎉👑 HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to The Roach King of Raleig 🎉👑 HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to The Roach King of Raleigh! 👑🎉

Huge congratulations to author Shannon Stocker on the release of this bold, unforgettable YA novel—raw, heartfelt, and full of grit, hope, and heart. Quill Jenkins’ story is one that will stick with readers long after the final page: a journey of resilience, unlikely friendships, and finding light in the darkest places.

From a secret attic roach-breeding business 🪳 to the very real challenges of family, poverty, and growing up, this is a coming-of-age story that dares to be different—and delivers.

💥 Perfect for readers who love emotional, character-driven YA with depth and edge.

Let’s show Shannon some love and celebrate this incredible release—grab your copy of The Roach King of Raleigh today! 📚✨

Available Wherever Books Are Sold

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Step back in time to 1920s Chicago, where the stak Step back in time to 1920s Chicago, where the stakes are high but the content is always age appropriate. 🏙️🎷

In “The Secret Investigator of Astor Street” by Stephanie Morrill, Piper Sail dives into the dark world of the mafia to solve a murder the police ignored. 

At Blink, we’re carving out a niche for stories that are as exciting as they are uplifting. Because you shouldn't have to worry about what's on the next page when you're caught up in a great mystery. 🔍✨ 

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💸 Big news for audiobook lovers! The “Fresh Picks 💸 Big news for audiobook lovers! The “Fresh Picks BOGO Sale” is coming to @Audible from March 18–27—and it includes the empowering audiobook “Future Millionaire” by @rachrodgersesq.

🎧 Premium Plus members: use 1 credit to get 2 audiobooks during the sale!

If you’re ready to build a powerful money mindset, start smart financial habits, and dream bigger about your future, “Future Millionaire” is the perfect listen. From budgeting and investing to setting boundaries and believing in your potential, this audiobook gives teens the tools to start creating wealth and making an impact—right now.

✨ Because no matter where you’re starting from… you’re a future millionaire.

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There is a lot of buzz online lately about where t There is a lot of buzz online lately about where the line is for Young Adult fiction. When “YA” starts feeling more like “Adult,” it gets harder for parents and educators to find the right fit.

At Blink, we are proud to be a safe harbor for teen readers. ⚓

We provide stories that inspire readers to lead lives of significance and purpose. No “envelope-pushing” graphic scenes—just storytelling that honors the teen experience.

Tag a librarian or teacher who needs to know about Blink! 👇

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Ever pick up a YA book thinking it’s for teens, on Ever pick up a YA book thinking it’s for teens, only to hit a scene that makes you double-check the age rating? ✋At Blink, we believe reading should be an escape, not an “oops.” We specialize in clean YA because we know that “Young Adult” should mean content accessible to young adults.

✨ The Blink Promise: 
• High-stakes plots (Fantasy, Thrillers, Romance)
• No graphic sex, violence, or language
• Real-world issues handled with integrity

You shouldn’t have to pre-read every book for your teen. With Blink, you can trust the cover.
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Can a book be "clean" and "unflinching" at the sam Can a book be "clean" and "unflinching" at the same time? At Blink, the answer is a resounding YES. 🏠🪳

"The Roach King of Raleigh" by award-winning author Shannon Stocker doesn’t shy away from the hard parts of growing up—poverty, a parent’s addiction, and the struggle to find your footing. It’s a powerful, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard story that equips and inspires readers without the need for graphic or explicit content. This is the kind of YA literature we believe in: stories that meet teens where they are and leave them with hope. 🌟 

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Looking for your next swoon-worthy read? 🎸✨ "The M Looking for your next swoon-worthy read? 🎸✨ "The Music of Us" by Emerald Alexandrea is the ultimate summer romance—mixing a quirky cat café, a boy band "bad boy," and a second chance at a first crush. It’s a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection that proves you don't need explicit content to have an unforgettable love story. 🐾☕

Tag a friend who needs a page-turning book anyone can read and enjoy!

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If you love twisty mysteries and 1920s Chicago vib If you love twisty mysteries and 1920s Chicago vibes… this is your sign. 🔎
Binge The Lost Girl of Astor Street + The Secret Investigator of Astor Street on audio while they’re on sale at Audible through 3/30! 🎧

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“Clean” doesn't mean “Boring.” Our books tackle t “Clean” doesn't mean “Boring.”

Our books tackle the hard stuff: grief, courage, fitting in, and fighting for what’s right. We just do it without any graphic content. Our characters deal with real-world problems in ways that empower and uplift, rather than shock.

Captivating. Imaginative. Meaningful. That’s the Blink standard. 📚✨

Check out our latest thrillers, romances, contemporaries, and fantasies at the link in our bio! 

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Stories by women that challenge, empower, and reso Stories by women that challenge, empower, and resonate—long after the final page. 📚💜

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Don't forget to enter to win! Just a few more days Don't forget to enter to win! Just a few more days left for your chance to win an Advance Reading Copy of "The Roach King of Raleigh" by Shannon Stocker!

@shannonstocker_

Enter using LINK IN BIO or go here: https://legacy.epicreads.com/sweepstakes/roachking/

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Sometimes rock bottom comes with an attic full of Sometimes rock bottom comes with an attic full of bugs. 🪳

Quill Jenkins is determined to rise above his circumstances—even if it means running a secret roach-breeding business to save his family. Heartfelt, gritty, and unexpectedly hopeful, The Roach King of Raleigh by @shannonstocker_ is a powerful coming-of-age story about resilience, friendship, and letting people in.

📚 Preorder your copy today from your favorite retailer!

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🪳📚 SWEEPSTAKES ALERT! 📚🪳 Want an early look at a 🪳📚 SWEEPSTAKES ALERT! 📚🪳

Want an early look at a bold, unforgettable YA novel? Enter for your chance to win an Advanced Reader Copy of The Roach King of Raleigh by Schneider Family Award–winning author Shannon Stocker! @shannonstocker_

This powerful coming-of-age story follows a high school sophomore determined to rise above poverty, family struggles, and a crumbling home—even if it means running a secret roach-breeding business. It’s raw, hopeful, and impossible to forget.

SEE LINK IN BIO TO ENTER 

✨ 22 winners will receive an ARC!
👉 Enter the sweepstakes now for your chance to read it first.

No purchase necessary. Open to U.S. residents 13 and older. Sweepstakes ends February 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST). Void where prohibited. Link to Official Rules in BIO.

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Fiction and nonfiction for young adults that honor Fiction and nonfiction for young adults that honor Black history, experiences, and voices—this month and beyond. 🖤📖
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🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉 The Music of Us by @emeraldalexandre 🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉
The Music of Us by @emeraldalexandrea has been selected as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection—an honor trusted by librarians everywhere for spotlighting the very best books kids and teens can’t wait to read! 📚✨ Huge congratulations to @emeraldalexandrea on this well-deserved recognition!

💖 About the book:
A fun, flirty YA romance featuring a cat café barista, a boy band bad boy, and a second-chance love story that hits every high note. Think laugh-out-loud banter, friends-to-more tension, and all the swoony summer vibes.

🎧🐱 Ready to fall in love?
Preorder your copy today from your favorite retailer—or tap the LINK IN BIO!

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Looking for your next must-listen? 🎧 THE ROACH KIN Looking for your next must-listen? 🎧 THE ROACH KING OF RALEIGH by @shannonstocker_ is 51% OFF on @Audible as part of their big Sitewide Sale! Preorders are included, so if you’ve been waiting to snag this one, now’s the time. Sale ends 12/8, so act fast! 

This YA novel is about a high school sophomore who’s determined to rise above his circumstances—even if it means starting a secret roach breeding business. Even if it means letting people in. 🔗 SEE LINK IN BIO!

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