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Get checked in!

We’re excited to announce a new Instagram profile to help fans of Young Adult fiction discover new books: @checked.in.ya!

Aimed at providing young people with a new way to find their next favourite YA read, Checked In YA will be run by the biggest YA fans at Geelong Regional Libraries.

Each week we will share a hint, a quote and a review of a different YA book, including why it’s worth reading; it’s definitely a fun way to discover your next favourite YA read.

Find it at @checked.in.ya and start guessing today!

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