Young Adult (14 - 18)

My name isn't really Nick Pearson.I shouldn't tell you where I'm from.I shouldn't tell you why my family moved to Stepton, Virginia.I shouldn't tell you who I really am, or my hair, eye, and skin color.And I definitely shouldn't tell you about my friend...

Reminiscent of Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give, Jackson's too-close-to-home dystopian novel adds a level of thought-provoking complexity that will undoubtedly compel readers to grapple with the use and abuse of power by government entities -- Booklist,...

Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable book in the Young Adult categoryFrom the New York Times bestselling authors of I'm Not Dying with You Tonight comes a story about friendship, privilege, sports, and protest.With a rocky start to senior year, cheerleaders...

From debut author Charlene Allen comes a captivating YA contemporary mystery and coming-of-age story, celebrating the power of friendship, first love, and exploring the criminal justice system from the lens of restorative justice. Perfect for fans of...

Break the cycle of racial trauma, build confidence, and thrive with this practical handbook just for teens.If you or someone in your family has experienced racism or racial trauma--such as discrimination or racial violence--you may feel like the...

"The Witchery is a dark, delicious delight. S. Isabelle is a debut to watch." --Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread NationThe Haunting Season is here and the Wolves are awake.Haelsford, Florida, is a hellmouth. Or at least, that's...

For fans of Jason Reynolds and Jacqueline Woodson, this middle-grade novel-in-verse follows two boys in 1980s Brooklyn as they become friends for a season. Punk rock-loving JJ Pankowski can't seem to fit in at his new school in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, as...

Shuri, princess of Wakanda, has one of the bravest souls and most brilliant minds in the whole Marvel-Verse -- and these are the tales that prove it! Whether she's wearing the cowl of the Black Panther to take on A.I.M. and prove her mettle to a Wakandan...

For fans of Hidden Figures and Steve Sheinkin's Undefeated, Andrea Williams's Baseball's Leading Lady is the powerful true story of Effa Manley, the first and only woman inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Before Jackie Robinson broke Major...

A normal day. Until two siblings are accused of crimes they didn't commit. Come Home Safe explores the pain, the truths, and the hopes that come with growing up as a person of color in America, as well as why "the talk" and discussions about social...

From the Coretta Scott King and Printz Honor-winning author of How It Went Down, Light It Up, and Revolution In Our Time comes a moving contemporary YA novel about the bonds between a group of teens whose lives have been upended by tragedy...

Best Books, Kirkus ReviewsIn this YA heist novel, a society girl with a sketchy past leads a crew of juvie kids in using their criminal skills for good.Andrea Faraday is junior class valedictorian at the exclusive Woodruff School, where she was voted...