Tiny Dancer by Siena Cherson Siegel, Illustrated by Mark Siegel Her passion for the sport is easily understood when she elaborates on the skill and technique of famous dancers, and how she envies them. Sometimes our passion can be painful and this book beautifully explains that to the reader.
The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs by America's Test Kitchen Whether you're craving a burrito bowl, want to make homemade French fries, or need to impress friends and family with spice-rubbed roast chicken, The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs has got you covered.
That Way Madness Lies, edited by Dahlia Adler If you are a fan of movies such as 10 Things I Hate About You (a reimagined version of Taming of the Shrew), you will enjoy this collection.
Only a Monster by Vanessa Len Joan is a monster. Not like a giant spider or the kind that hides in closets, as she once told her grandmother. No, Joan is the kind that can steal life from humans and use it to travel across time.
Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things by Margie Fuston Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things is a story of a girl, her Dad, and their obsession with vampires. When you meet the main character, her father is sick with cancer and she is willing to do anything to save him, even hunt down vampires. This hunt for ever-lasting life sends her into New Orleans where, with the help of her friend, she traces her steps through the city’s spooky stories.
Unearthed by Lilliam Rivera, Illustrated by Steph C. This graphic novel was not an easy breezy beach read, but a story with more substance. This book is for teens who wish to know more about immigration, politics, and the welfare of others. A quick read, but an effective one.
All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman More than one champion has a trick up their sleeve, but it's not clear who's going to make it out alive.
Wonderful Women of the World, Edited by Laurie Halse Anderson Each story is inspirational in its own way. Each woman is an activist for something; women’s rights, transgender rights, or fighting for a spot in their career field. When you are looking for women who have accomplished their dreams, turn to this book for inspiration.
Food-Related Stories by Gaby Melian For those who want to learn more about Gaby Melian, who feel a strong connection to food, or who want to read stories about the strength that comes from perseverance, this book is for you.
Year of the Reaper by Makiia Lucier Fast forward a year later, we have a royal family, a new baby, and a nobleman returning home after three years of being imprisoned and sick. When chaos breaks out, our nobleman finds himself involved in a mystery. Who is attempting to kill these people, and why?
Fly By Night by Tara O'Connor At the same time, Dee finds herself wrapped up in a cause Beth was supporting before her disappearance- blocking a new pipeline from being built through the New Jersey Pinelands. They call the Pinelands home, and it soon becomes evident that someone else does as well.
Sixteen Scandals by Sophie Jordan This is a historical romance set in the regency period. On a girls 16th birthday she is considered of age and able to join society. The problem our heroine faces is that she is the youngest and often forgotten. With one sister engaged and another already part of the dating world, our heroine doesn’t get to celebrate her 16th birthday, or does she?
The Witch's Hand by Nathan Page, Illustrated by Drew Shannon Alastair and Peter Montague have begun to gain notice for their small-time do-gooder mystery solving. The twins have just made the paper for finding a lost dog when their adoptive father figure kicks them, and his own daughter Charlie, out of the house for a day of fun and relaxation. Because they are absolutely not to do any work they, naturally, stumble upon a brand-new mystery to solve.
Radha & Jai’s Recipe for Romance by Nisha Sharma When posed with the problem of dancing in front of an audience, which will cause her multiple anxiety attacks, Radha turns to cooking as a new hobby and a stress relief. Radha and Jai both struggle with family issues, anxiety, and planning for their futures. Cooking and dance both play a big part in how this relationship will play out.
Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Lisa Sterle Becca is given a choice- she can continue being her disappointingly normal self, or she could join her friends and become one of them. Like, really one of them. When Becca agrees, it sets into motion a dangerous chain of events that could put her in danger and risk exposing them all.
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher In this novel, we meet a girl named Mona who has a very unique magical power, the ability to control bread. She starts off small. Telling the bread that it cannot burn or asking it to be warm and fluffy. Then Mona starts making gingerbread men dance.....
You Can Go Your Own Way by Eric Smith If you're looking for a cozy feel-good book for upcoming cold weather, You Can Go Your Own Way perfectly fits the bill. Adam and Whitney used to be best friends, until life tore them apart. Adam turned all of his attention into keeping his late father's failing pinball arcade afloat. Whitney dove into managing the social media accounts for her father's booming eSports cafés....
The Daughters of Ys by M.T. Anderson The Daughter of Ys is a Breton Fairy Tale retold in the form of a graphic novel. This fairytale talks about the Kingdom of Ys and how it was created. In this tale you meet two sisters, the elder who prefers to live with nature, and the younger who is of a more royal and political mindset. Ys is a kingdom that lies within the water, with a great wall magically built to keep the sea waters away...
Don't Breathe a Word by Jordyn Taylor Past and present converge in this new mystery by Jordyn Taylor (author of The Paper Girls of Paris). The story begins in present day where Eva Storm is beginning eleventh grade at a new school, the elite Hardwick Preparatory Academy. She is having a tough time making friends until she and Jenny skip class, which turns into the opportunity to join The Fives......
They Went Left by Monica Hesse They Went Left is a story about recovering the pieces of one’s life after a tragedy and learning how to move on and rebuild your life. The main protagonist is a survivor of the Holocaust who finds herself recovering in a hospital waiting for the day she can leave and find her brother.