We are excited to welcome back author Mindy McGinnis to celebrate her new young adult novel (ages 16+), How Girls Are Made.

“A blistering portrayal of girlhood; tautly written, emotionally devastating. McGinnis captures, with searing intensity, the psychological toll of growing up in a society that fails to equip girls with the knowledge, safety, or language they need to survive.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Sex Education meets Euphoria in this dark contemporary novel that tackles perfectionism, emotional abuse, and the dark side of social media.

Mindy McGinnis is the author of several young adult novels, including Under this Red Rock, A Long Stretch of Bad Days, The Last Laugh, The Initial Insult, Heroine, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So Discreet, winner of an Edgar Award. She writes across multiple genres, including postapocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy. While her settings may change, you can always count on her books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. Mindy lives in Ohio. You can visit her online at mindymcginnis.com.