James iniziò la sua carriera di scrittore a Brighton, contribuendo a giornali e riviste locali mentre lavorava come insegnante di scuola elementare. Nel 2011, è passato a scrivere a tempo pieno, un'attività che ora svolge da Londra. Il suo romanzo d'esordio per giovani adulti, Hollow Pike, segna il suo ingresso in questo genere.
I can feel it swimming through my veins like glitter ... it's liquid gold. When socialite Lexi Volkov almost overdoses, she thinks she's hit rock bottom. She's wrong. Rock bottom is when she's forced into an exclusive rehab facility. From there, the only way is up for Lexi and her fellow inmates, including the mysterious Brady. As she faces her demons, Lexi realises love is the most powerful drug of all ... It's a dirty business getting clean ...
Discover what it means to be a young transgender and/or non-binary person in the twenty-first century in this candid and funny guide for teens from the bestselling author of This Book is Gay.In What’s the T?, Stonewall ambassador and bestselling author Juno Dawson is back again, this time with everything you’ve wanted to know about labels and identities and offering uncensored advice on coming out, sex, and relationships with her trademark humor and lightness of touch. It is informative, helpful, optimistic, and funny but with a good dose of reality and some of the things that can downright suck too.The companion title to the groundbreaking This Book Is Gay, What's the T? tackles the complex realities of growing up trans with honesty and humor and is joyfully illustrated by gender non-conforming artist Soofiya.This book is for:Anyone with questionsParents of trans and/or non-binary kidsEducators looking for advice about the transgender communityPraise for This Book is Gay: A Guardian Best Book of the Year 2018 Garden State Teen Book Award Winner "The book every LGBT person would have killed for as a teenager, told in the voice of a wise best friend. Frank, warm, funny, USEFUL."—Patrick Ness, New York Times bestselling author"This egregious gap has now been filled to a fare-thee-well by Dawson's book."—Booklist *STARRED REVIEW*
In the follow-up to the #1 Sunday Times bestseller, the witches of Her Majesty's Royal Coven grapple with the aftermath of recent events. Ciara now inhabits her twin sister's body as she prepares to become High Priestess, but the Shadow Cabinet's interest in her coronation raises questions. Meanwhile, Dabney Hale has escaped from Grierlings prison and is searching for a mythical object that promises immense power. Leonie's brother is unwittingly in danger as he pursues Hale, prompting her to embark on a mission to rescue him and bring Hale to justice. As chaos unfolds, Theo is left to uncover the mystery behind her miraculous transformation, while Holly investigates troubling developments concerning her parents. Elle's seemingly perfect life is on the brink of collapse, leading to a series of harrowing revelations. The stakes are high as Ciara, Leonie, Elle, Theo, and Holly confront the consequences of their actions. Readers are captivated by the vibrant and meticulous portrayal of witchcraft, with praise highlighting the author's wit and compelling storytelling. The narrative promises to be thrilling and immersive as the characters navigate their intertwined fates.
Fall into the lives of the city's filthy rich with Juno Dawson's deliciously dark and intoxicating London Collection. WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2020 Jana Novak's history sounds like a classic model cliché: tall and gangly, she's uncomfortable with her androgynous looks until she's unexpectedly scouted and catapulted to superstardom... But the fashion industry is as grimy as it is glamorous. And there are unexpected predators at every turn. Jana is an ordinary girl from a south London estate, lifted to unimaginable heights. But the further you rise, the more devastating your fall ... Honest and raw, this is a timely exposé of the dark underbelly of the fashion industry in an era of #TimesUp and #MeToo. It might just be Juno Dawson's most important book yet. Also in the London Collection: Clean, Wonderland 'Juno Dawson slashes through the glamour of the fashion industry ... combining blockbuster appeal with piercing commentary on modelling, body image and consent' Observer 'Guaranteed to be your summer read' Glamour
Why we are all being messed up by gender, and what we can do about it
A highly topical look at the concept of gender, encouraging children to think for themselves about the issues involved
When three very different siblings, Fern, Rowan and Willow, go home for a Christmas reunion at their family home in Edinburgh, it’s not long before some VERY BIG SECRETS threaten their cosy holiday … Sweet and sour, funny and moving, and very, very Christmassy – the perfect book to curl up with this holiday.
For a Good Doctor there's only one rule: first do no harm. On the planet of Lobos, the Doctor halts a violent war between the native Loba and human colonists. Job done, the TARDIS crew departs – only for Ryan to discover he’s left his phone behind. Again. Upon returning, the Doctor finds that the TARDIS has slipped hundreds of years into the future – and that something has gone badly wrong. The Loba are now slaves, serving human zealots who worship a godlike figure known as The Good Doctor. It's time for the Doctor to face up to the consequences of her last visit. With Lobos on the brink of catastrophe, will she be able to make things right? Featuring the Thirteenth Doctor, Yasmin, Ryan and Graham, as played by Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, Tosin Cole and Bradley Walsh.
Roberta 'Bobbie' Brown doesn't believe in ghosts, but a Halloween dare leads her and her friends to summon Bloody Mary. When a mysterious message appears on her mirror, they realize they've awakened a vengeful spirit. Now, they must unravel the mystery and survive before their five days are up. A chilling yet humorous tale by James Dawson.
A funny and moving love story about friends, first love and self-discovery by James Dawson, Queen of Teen 2014
