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Hot Key Books

Our award-winning teen and young adult imprint

Hot Key Books publishes original and thought-provoking teen and YA fiction, with some books resonating with an adult audience. Offering a boutique list of titles from established names and debut authors alike, Hot Key books have the power to make waves in any genre.

Always memorable, the content of a Hot Key book is defined by originality of voice and bold storytelling. Now entering our second decade at the forefront of the YA market, we ensure our audiences feel seen and heard as we continue to share the authentic, inclusive, and diverse voices that have been at the heart of all of our publishing.

Featured authors

Holly Black

Robert Muchamore

Elizabeth Acevedo

Garth Nix

Jordan Ifueko