10 Things I hate about Pinky
by Menon, Sandhya
Told in two voices, Ashish's friends Pinky and Samir pretend to date during a summer at Cape Cod to achieve their individual goals--especially to get their respective mothers off their backs.
A Heart in a Body in the World
by Calettl, Deb
Followed by Grandpa Ed in his RV and backed by her brother and friends, Annabelle, eighteen, runs from Seattle to Washington, D.C., becoming a reluctant activist as people connect her journey to her recent trauma.
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
by Brown, Roseanne A.
A grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee are on a collision course to destroy each other despite their growing attraction.
A Sparrow's Roar (Volume 1)
by C.R. Chua, Paolo Chikiamco
A Knight’s tale about duty, duels, driving your sister crazy...all while trying to save the country from a secret that threatens to tear it apart.
This book is not currently in our catalog, but you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.
Ace of Spades
by Abike-Iyimide, Faridah
At Niveus Private Academy, Devon and Chiamaka are the only students chosen to be Senior Prefects who are also black, which makes them targets for a series of anonymous texts revealing their secrets to the entire student body.
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
by Doyle, Arthur Conan
Possibly the most influential collection of detective stories ever published, these twelve cases, among them "The Red-Headed League" and "The Speckled Band," formed the first series in The Strand Magazine (1891).
The Agathas
by Glasgow, Kathleen
Alice Ogilvie's disappearance last summer is the biggest scandal at Castle Cove High School--until her ex-boyfriend is accused of murdering his new girlfriend, and Alice must pair up with her tutor Iris Adams to clear his name by relying on the wisdom of Agatha Christie.
Alex and Eliza
by De la Cruz, Melissa
"Before the world knew them as Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler, young Alex and Eliza fell in love amidst the turmoil of the American Revolution"--
Along for the Ride
by Dessen, Sarah
When Auden impulsively goes to stay with her father, stepmother, and new baby sister the summer before she starts college, all the trauma of her parents' divorce is revived, even as she is making new friends and having new experiences such as learning to ride a bike and dating.
American Born Chinese
by Yang, Gene Luen
A graphic novel by the author of Duncan's Kingdom alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to participate in American popular culture.
Angel of Greenwood
by Pink, Randi
Angel and Isaiah share a hidden love for black literature, and now each other, when tragedy and triumph emerge during the Greenwood Massacre of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Ashfall Legacy
by Lore, Pittacus
Sixteen-year-old half-alien Sydney Chambers leaves Earth to seek his long-missing father, and unearths a devastating, centuries-old secret about humanity.
Barely Missing Everything
by Mendez, Matt
In the tradition of Jason Reynolds and Matt de la Peña, this heartbreaking, no-holds-barred debut novel told from three points of view explores how difficult it is to make it in life when you -- your life, brown lives -- don't matter.
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Between the Lines
by Grimes, Nikki
A group of high school students grow in understanding of each other's challenges and forge unexpected connections as they prepare for a boys vs. girls poetry slam.
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Beyond the Break
by Buchta, Heather
Lovette re-encounters her childhood friend Jake in junior year of high school, and begins to question what it means to be faithful to her family, to her God, and to herself.
Black Beauty
by Sewell, Anna
A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters.
Black Boy Joy
edited by Mbalia, Kwame
Featuring contributions from such critically acclaimed Black authors as Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft and Kwame Mbalia, this celebration of Black boyhood is told through a brilliant collection of stories, comics and poems.
Bright Burning Stars
by Small, A. K.
Kate and Marine, best friends and longtime students at the intensely competitive Paris Opera Ballet School, must decide what price they are willing to pay to win the only available spot in the professional ballet company that operates the school.
Brighter Than the Sun
by Aleman, Daniel
"After the loss of her mother, high school junior Soledad finds herself struggling to balance classes and her new job in California to support her family in Tijuana, Mexico, in this thoughtful story about identity, immigration, and family"
By Night (Vol. 1)
by Allison, John
After discovering a mysterious device, Jane and Heather decide try their hand at documentary filmmaking... in another dimension!
This book is not currently in our catalog, but you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.
Code Name Verity
by Wein, Elizabeth
In 1943, a British fighter plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France and the survivor tells a tale of friendship, war, espionage, and great courage as she relates what she must to survive while keeping secret all that she can.
Color Me In
by Diaz, Natasha
Fifteen-year-old Nevaeh Levitz is torn between two worlds, passing for white while living in Harlem, being called Jewish while attending her mother's Baptist church, and experiencing first love while watching her parents' marriage crumble.
Dear Evan Hansen: the Novel
by Emmich, Val
Evan goes from being a nobody to everyone's hero and a social media superstar after a chance encounter with Connor just before his suicide leads others to believe Evan was his only friend.
Dig
by King, A.S.
Five white teenage cousins who are struggling with the failures and racial ignorance of their dysfunctional parents and their wealthy grandparents, reunite for Easter.
Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love
by Reck, Jared
While his friends prepare for college, Oscar decides his future is working with his grandfather on their food truck Hej Hej!, but when Oscar unexpectedly gets his first taste of adulthood he realizes his plans may be half-baked.
Fast Pitch
by Stone, Nic
"Shenice Lockwood, captain of the Fulton Firebirds, is hyper-focused when she steps up to the plate. Nothing can stop her from leading her team to the U12 fast-pitch softball regional championship. But life has thrown some curveballs her way."
Fenris & Mott
by Van Eekhout, Greg
Mott's life becomes complicated when the abandoned puppy she found turns out to be a mythical Norse wolf who is partly responsible for bringing about the end of the worlds.
Gallant
by Schwab, V E
Olivia Prior has grown up at the grim Merilance School for Girls with no no past except for her one treasure, her mother's journal, so when a letter arrives inviting her to come home to ruinous manor, Gallant, she seizes the chance to find out about her family.
Girl on the Ferris Wheel
by Halpern, Julie
Tenth graders Eliana and Dmitri could not be more different. He's an outgoing, self-confident drummer in a punk band called Unexpected Turbulence. Eliana is introspective and thoughtful, and a movie buff who is living with depression.
Here to Stay
by Farizan, Sara
What happens when a kid who's flown under the radar for most of high school gets pulled off the bench to make the winning basket in a varsity playoff game? If his name is Bijan Majidi, life is suddenly high fives in the hallways and invitations to exclusive parties -- along with an anonymous photo sent by a school cyberbully that makes Bijan look like a terrorist.
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
by Hibbert, Talia
To win the grand prize at the end of their survival course, ex-best friends Claire and Bradley trudge through mud, dirt and their messy past to find the adventure bringing them closer together, sparking a whole new kind of relationship.
Hooper finds a family
by Paley, Jane
Jimmy, a yellow Labrador puppy, is separated from his Lake Charles, Louisiana, family and survives the horrors of Hurricane Katrina on his own before being rescued and taken to NYC.
If You Read This
by Getten, Kereen
Brie's mama used to surprise her with treasure hunts around their island town. After she died three years ago, these became Brie's favorite memories. Now, on her twelfth birthday, her mama has another surprise: a series of letters leading Brie on one last treasure hunt.
Inventing Victoria
by Bolden, Tonya
Essie, a young black woman in 1880s Savannah, is offered the opportunity to leave her shameful past and be transformed into an educated, high-society woman in Washington, D.C.
Kat and Meg Conquer the World
by Priemaza, Anna
Kat and Meg couldn't be more different. Kat's anxiety makes it hard for her to talk to people. Meg hates being alone, but her ADHD keeps pushing people away. But when the two girls are thrown together for a year-long science project, they discover they do have one thing in common: They're both obsessed with the same online gaming star and his hilarious videos.
Kate in Waiting
by Albertalli, Becky
Best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker share a love of theater and crushes on the same guys, but when one of their long-distance crushes shows up at their school, real feelings might end their friendship.
Kiki Kallira Breaks a kingdom
by Mandanna, Sangu
Drawn into the mystical world she created, eleven-year-old Kiki Kallira must battle against her fear and anxiety to save two worlds--the real and imagined-- from the wrath of an ancient deity bent on total destruction
Luck of the Titanic
by Lee, Stacey
Stowing away aboard the Titanic on its illfated maiden voyage when her BritishChinese heritage bars her from joining her twin in America, a young acrobat struggles to hide and then survive when the unthinkable happens.
Malignant Truth (Doctor Who New Adventures)
by Spurrier, Si & Williams, Rob
The truth behind the Doctor's possible-crime revealed! Shocking surprises in store for the Doctor's companions! The thrilling chase resolved; every mystery unveiled! Don't miss this final chapter where the Doctor and his companions face...The Malignant Truth!
This book is not currently in our catalog, but you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.
Mihi Ever After
by Keller, Tae
Mihi Park always dreamed of being a princess, but when she and her new friends stumble upon a magical realm and have the opportunity to learn to be princesses, Mihi finds that being a princess may be more than she bargained for.
My Fine Fellow
by Cohen, Jennieke
In 1830s England, where the Culinarians, who create gorgeous food and confections, are the creme de la creme of high society, three individuals combine forces to pull off a delectable caper that will bring them fame, fortune--and a little romance.
Nightbird
by Hoffman, Alice
Twig is practically ignored by classmates and townspeople, but gets along with her mother and brother, whose presence must be kept secret, until descendants of the witch who cursed her family move in next door and want to be friends
One Jar of Magic
by Haydu, Corey Ann
Joining her family in her community's annual New Year's Day magic-capturing ceremony, a 12-year-old girl who has always been lucky captures just one tiny jar of magic, revealing the true nature and beliefs of her loved ones.
Our Shadows Have Claws: Fifteen Latin American Monster Stories
by Ortiz, Ricorado Lopez
From zombies to cannibals to star-crossed, shapeshifting lovers, this cross-genre anthology written by superstar YA authors from across the Latin American diaspora offers bold new thrills for every monster fan.
Peacemaker
by Bruchac, Joseph
"A twelve-year-old Iroquois boy rethinks his calling after witnessing the arrival of a mystical figure with a message of peace in this historical novel based on the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy."
Rain is not my Indian Name
by Smith, Cynthia Leitich
Tired of staying in seclusion since the death of her best friend, a fourteen-year-old Native American girl takes on a photographic assignment with her local newspaper to cover events at the Native American summer youth camp.
Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles
by Lennon, Thomas
Ronan, fifteen, the youngest and lowliest recruit to Ireland's secret Garda, faces untold danger from the wee people while trying to prove his imprisoned parents were framed.
School for Extraterrestrial Girls: Girl on Fire
by Whitley, Jeremy
When Tara Smith is outed as an alien, she joins a school for extraterrestrial girls, but after managing to escape, she begins a search for her parents and her true identity.
Shadow of the Fox
Kagawa, Julie
A debut entry in a lush fantasy series inspired by Japanese mythology follows the adventures of a secret shapeshifter who escapes an attack on her temple with a piece of an ancient scroll before meeting a samurai who would kill her for it.
She Is a Haunting
by Tran, Trang Thanh
"Staying in Vietnam at the house her estranged father is restoring, Jade, plagued by sleep paralysis, bugs and a ghostly apparition, must expose the evil lurking in its walls before dark forces consume them all."
Six of Crows
by Bardugo, Leigh
"Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction--if they don't kill each other first"
Smiles to Go
by Spinelli, Jerry
Will Tuppence's life has always been ruled by science and common sense, but in ninth grade he begins to see the world differently and gains a new perspective on his relationships with his younger sister and two closest friends.
Spineless
by San Miguel, Samantha
Twelve-year-old budding naturalist Algie stumbles upon a brand-new species that he must protect from a famous collector of exotic animals in a place where evil is lurking.
Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle
by Zoboi, Ibi Aanu
Through poems and prose, an acclaimed novelist paints a vivid portrait of science fiction visionary Octavia Butler, who was born into the Space Race, the Red Scare and the dawning of the Civil Rights Movement.
Sunny G's Series of Rash Decisions
by Dhillon, Navdeep Singh
Debuting his new look at the prom, Sikh Sunny G, armed with the notebook his late brother left him, finds his night filled with rash wonderful, romantic, stupid, life-changing decisions when he meets Mindii Vang.
Super Fake Love Song
by Yoon, David
When new-girl Cirrus mistakes selfdescribed nerd Sunny Dae as the lead in a rock band, Sunny rolls with it forming a fake band with his friends, but as the lies continue he risks losing both Cirrus and his friends.
The Cousins
by McManus, Karen M.
After receiving an invitation to spend the summer with their estranged grandmother, the Story cousins arrive at her house only to discover that she is not there, and the longer they stay on the island, the more they realize their mysterious family history has some deadly secrets.
The Crossover
by Alexander, Kwame
Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
The Final Cut
by Markell, Denis
Trying to salvage his seventh-grade year and determined to win the school's Golden Reel competition, Alex Davis finds himself embroiled in a mystery when someone tries to sabotage his film.
The Ones We're Meant to Find
by He, Joan
Awakening on an abandoned island with no memory of how she was marooned, Cee embarks on a desperate search for her sister, while STEM prodigy Kasey begins to question her life in Earth's last unpolluted city
The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried
by Hutchinson, Shaun David
Dino and July, seventeen, are granted time to resolve what was left unfinished between them after July's sudden death, one year after their friendship ended over Dino's new relationship.
The Taking of Jake Livingston
by Douglass, Ryan
When a murderous ghost begins to haunt sixteen-year-old Jake Livingston, high school soon becomes a different kind of survival game.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
by Baum, L. Frank
Follows the adventures of a young girl named Dorothy, who is swept away from her home in Kansas by a tornado and transported to the magical Land of Oz. With the help of her new friends, Dorothy embarks on a quest to meet the Wizard of Oz and find her way back home
This Is How We Fly
by Meriano, Anna
Grounded for the summer by her sometimes-evil stepmother, seventeenyear-old vegan feminist Ellen LopezRourke gets permission to join a Quidditch team, where she makes new, if nerdy, friends.
Treasure Island
by Stevenson, Robert Louis
Sneaky pirates, sailing ships, buried treasure, exotic lands, and murderous mutiny--what could be better to win over even the most reluctant reader?
Trex
by Morrell, Christyne
A mystery following Trex, a boy with an experimental implant, Mellie, a reclusive girl training to be a spy, and their adventures together as they're pitted against middle school bullies, their own parents, and an evil, brain-hacking corporation.
Venturess
by Cornwell, Betsy
An indomitable inventor and her loyal (and royal) friends cross the ocean to the lush world of Faerie, where they join a rising rebellion.
Wink
by Harrell, Rob
After being diagnosed with a rare eye cancer, twelve-year-old Ross discovers how music, art, and true friends can help him survive both treatment and middle school.
Witchlight
by Zbarsky, Jessi
Meeting in the marketplace amid community fears about witchcraft, Sanja and Lelek begin uncovering difficult magical secrets about Lelek’s past while making unexpected discoveries about friendship, family and falling in love.
This book is not currently in our catalog, but you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.
Within these Wicked Walls
by Blackwood, Lauren
As a debtera, nineteen-year-old Andromeda performs exorcisms to cleanse households of the Evil Eye, but when she agrees to work for handsome, young heir Magnus Rorschach, her job becomes truly terrifying.