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the secret library
Adventure, Children's Fiction, Contemporary, Fantasy, Historical
The Secret Library

This book aimed at a tween audience embraces inclusive ideology and relationships of many kinds.

Adventure, Children's Fiction, Contemporary
Coyote Lost and Found

In Dan Gemainhart’s Coyote Lost and Found, Coyote needs to find a lost book so that she knows where to …

Children's Fiction, Contemporary, Historical
Tree. Table. Book.

Sophia tries to keep her best friend from moving away.

Children's Fiction, Contemporary
Ferris

When her grandma sees a ghost and her uncle moves into the basement, Ferris knows she’s in for an unusual …

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo book cover
Children's Fiction, Contemporary
Because of Winn-Dixie

When Opal moves to a new town, a new dog might be just what she needs to settle in.

Children's Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Contemporary
A First Time for Everything

Dan learns to be himself on a trip to Europe in Dan Santat’s A First Time for Everything.

The Labors of Hercules Beal
Children's Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Contemporary
The Labors of Hercules Beal

Hercules must reenact the labors of his namesake and consider their meaning along the way.

Finally Seen by Kelly Yang
Children's Fiction, Contemporary
Finally Seen

Life in America isn’t as easy as Lina Gao thought it would be. But even as she navigates racism and …

Leeva at Last book cover
Children's Fiction, Comedy, Contemporary
Leeva at Last

Leeva sets out to discover the world around her and answer an important question: What are people for?

Maizy Chen's Last Chance book
Children's Fiction, Contemporary
Maizy Chen’s Last Chance

Maizy Chen spends the summer learning about her family history and grappling with racism, both past and present.

Surely Surely Marisol Rainey
Children's Fiction, Contemporary
Surely Surely Marisol Rainey

Marisol Rainey isn’t an athlete. But in gym class, she learns the power of perseverance.

Those Kids from Fawn Creek
Children's Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Contemporary
Those Kids from Fawn Creek

A new seventh-grade girl in town shakes up the predictable world of Fawn Creek.

Lore Book Cover
Contemporary, Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction
Lore

A young woman named Lore is offered a chance to avenge her murdered family. But to seize that chance, she …

An angry-looking young man (who's illustrated, not photographed) looks to have fire coming out of his hands.
Coming-of-Age, Contemporary, Drama
Patron Saints of Nothing

Seventeen-year-old Jay learns his cousin in the Philippines has been murdered. Jay bflies to his family’s homeland to uncover the …

Contemporary, Drama, Romance
Words on Bathroom Walls

Words on Bathroom Walls tells the story of an adolescent struggling with the mental illness schizophrenia. 

Contemporary, Romance
Dream Within a Dream

During an idyllic summer on her grandparents’ island, Louisa deepens her passion for writing, discovers the meaning of community and …

Contemporary, Humor
Look Both Ways

Ten slice-of-life stories filled with humor, love and friendship show what the world looks like for Latimer Middle School students …

Contemporary, Drama, Humor
The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue — “The Vanderbeekers” Series

The five Vanderbeeker kids scramble to repair the house for Mama’s magazine interview and try to keep the health inspector …

Contemporary, Drama
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street — “The Vanderbeekers” Series

When their grumpy landlord fails to renew the lease on their Harlem brownstone, the five Vanderbeeker siblings plot to learn …

Contemporary, Drama, Romance
The Rest of the Story

*The Rest of the Story* by Sarah Dessen tells about Emma’s visit with her estranged grandmother, where she learns about …

Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business cover
Contemporary
Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business — “Mindy Kim” Series

Mindy Kim thinks she’s finally making friends, thanks to the seaweed snacks that she gives to other students. But that …

The 57 Bus cover
Contemporary, Drama
The 57 Bus

After a poor, black teen sets an “agender” teen on fire, their families bring attention to hate crimes and work …

Contemporary, Drama, Romance
Normal People

Connell and Marianne are lovers in high school. Despite their new partners and personal crises in the ensuing years, they …

Contemporary, Humor, Romance
China Rich Girlfriend — “Crazy Rich Asians” Series

Rachel and Nick prepare for a simple wedding minus his rich family but find themselves on a wild trip to …

Beginning Readers, Contemporary
Frankie Sparks and the Big Sled Challenge — “Frankie Sparks, Third-Grade Inventor” Series

Frankie, Maya and Ravi can only use cardboard and duct tape to make a sled. Will it beat Lila’s sled …