Tia Fisher, author of the ‘fast-paced, highly readable’ (School Reading List) YA verse novel Crossing the Line, has been spotlighted in the latest issue of Books For Keeps for her latest novel, Not Going to Plan.

Books For Keeps—the UK’s leading, independent children’s book magazine—has been an industry mainstay since 1980, so to be featured in their ‘What to read in 2025’ segment is no small feat. Congratulations Tia!

Emma Matthewson, her publisher at Hot Key Books, said: ‘Not Going to Plan tackles not only sexual assault and the intensely polarising topic of abortion, but also the importance of friendship and family when trying to work out who you really are. Despite the deeply serious nature of the subject, Tia again brings humour and accessibility to her verse narrative in spectacular fashion. I cannot wait to bring this timely novel to readers.’

Not Going to Plan will be published in paperback in September 2025.

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