Young Adult Book Printing
YA fiction printed in softcover and hardcover with matte covers, special edition options, and series-ready consistency.
Why Print Your YA Book With Us
Library and School Ready
Hardcover binding provides shelf durability for high-circulation titles in school and public libraries.
Special Editions
Foil stamping, 3D Spot UV, custom endsheets, and illustrated interiors differentiate collector editions for dedicated YA readers.
Series Consistency
Origin Books stores specifications from previous orders to maintain uniform trim, paper, and cover finish across every volume.
Current Design Trends
Cover design services match YA category trends across fantasy, contemporary, dystopian, and romance subgenres.
Origin Books prints young adult fiction in softcover and hardcover formats in runs of 25 to 5,000 copies. YA books share specifications with adult fiction --- black-and-white interiors, cream paper, matte covers --- with hardcover options that serve the library and school markets.
Recommended Specifications
YA Novels
- Binding: Softcover (perfect bound)
- Page count: 200—400 pages
- Interior: Black-and-white on 60lb uncoated paper
- Paper color: Cream or white
- Trim size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches (most common for YA)
- Cover: Matte lamination
Matte lamination is the dominant cover finish in current YA publishing. The 5.5 x 8.5 trim is standard for the category and matches what readers find on bookstore and library shelves.
Hardcover Editions
- Binding: Hardcover (case bound)
- Page count: 200—400 pages
- Cover: Matte or gloss lamination, optional foil stamping
Libraries and schools are significant buyers of YA hardcover editions. Hardcover binding provides shelf durability for high-circulation titles. Authors targeting library and school sales should consider offering a hardcover option.
Special Editions
Collector and special editions of YA titles are a growing format. Premium finishes --- foil stamping, 3D Spot UV, custom endsheets, and illustrated interiors --- differentiate special editions for dedicated readers.
Series Consistency
YA readers expect matched volumes on the shelf. Origin Books stores specifications from previous orders to maintain uniform trim size, paper stock, and cover finish across a series.
For the full selection of paper options and weights, see Paper and Materials.
Pricing
YA novels with black-and-white interiors and standard trim sizes are cost-effective to print.
For a 6 x 9 softcover with a black-and-white interior:
| Pages | 100 copies | 250 copies | 500 copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | $6.72/book | $6.07/book | $5.57/book |
| 300 | $10.38/book | $9.61/book | $8.95/book |
A standard YA novel of 250—350 pages falls between these rows. Pricing for the 5.5 x 8.5 trim is comparable. The pricing calculator shows exact per-book pricing for any specification. No account required. Orders of 100 or more books ship free.
For a full breakdown of all publishing costs, see Cost to Self-Publish a Book.
Cover and Premium Features
- Matte lamination produces the contemporary cover finish standard in YA publishing.
- Foil stamping applies metallic foil to titles or design elements on hardcover and special editions.
- 3D Spot UV adds raised, glossy texture to selected cover elements.
- Custom endsheets (hardcover only) add illustrated or colored pages inside the covers.
- Spine text displays the title and author name on books at 150+ pages.
Origin Books offers these options on every order at any quantity.
Design and File Preparation
YA cover design must match current category trends. Genre conventions differ across YA fantasy, contemporary, dystopian, and romance, and each subgenre has distinct visual expectations.
- Fonts embedded in the PDF
- Consistent margins, headers, and page numbering
- Chapter openings styled consistently
- Front matter and back matter included in the page count
Origin Books offers cover design starting at $89 and interior design starting at $399. See Design Services for tier details.
For authors preparing files independently, Origin Books provides templates and a spine width calculator. Full specifications are in the file preparation guide.
Selling Your YA Book
Direct sales. Sell directly through your own website, at events, or through bookstores. YA book festivals, school visits, and library events are high-engagement sales channels.
Retail and library distribution. Libraries and schools are major buyers of YA titles and often prefer hardcover formats for durability. Each format requires its own ISBN. See the Distribution Guide for channel details and the ISBN guide for purchasing.
School and library outreach. School librarians, English teachers, and public library youth services coordinators seek author visits and new titles. Donating a copy to a school or library builds long-term visibility for your book.