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"I Fail at the Afterlife is a charming young adult novel . . . so different from anything I have ever read." -SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEW". . . intrigue, world-building, and fast-paced action with humor. . ." -READER'S FAVORITE"I Fail at the Afterlife is...

From the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of This Is My America comes another thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love. Life can change in an instant. When you're wrongfully accused of a crime. When...

Sara and Destiny seem different at first, but their love of cooking helps them find what else they have in common. Together, they decide to make the world around them a better place.In this decodable book written for middle school audiences and beyond, readers...

E. R. Frank's seminal first novel weaves together the stories of eleven teenagers in one city over seven years in this groundbreaking and "impressive debut" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Why does Gingerbread always have a smile on his face? "Because life is funny," he...

Mykayla's parents' marriage is in trouble, but they're working on it. Unfortunately for Mykayla, that means she's getting shipped off to Boston to spend her summer with Uncle Yushua while they work out their issues. Mykayla has issues of her own--like her confusion about...

Everyone tells me, "Flower Girl is not real. She is nothing more than a myth." But I have seen her, and I will prove that she exists. The story of a handful of people from different walks of life and how Flower Girl helps...

Chandra is an exchange student from India, living in the U.S. As the time of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, approaches, Chandra longs for her home in Mumbai. Then a friend, an exchange student from Israel, shows Chandra how Diwali and its lights are...

"L. B. Anne has done it again! I can't wait for the next book!" ARC Reviewer"You are the Knights of the gleam. The force that binds you is God's might." Sheena Meyer and her friends have formed a tight-knit group determined to fight for...

A charming romantic comedy about a South Indian American teen girl who makes a wish upon a flower for her perfect boyfriend...and then a new boy moves in right next door. With love triangles, prank wars, and a sizzling sweet romance--this is perfect for...

The Seventh Sun faces destruction as Mayana and Ahkin race to save their world in the finale to this compulsively readable series (Rachel A. Marks, author of Fire and Bone).To the Chicome people, an eclipse is a time of terror. When darkness falls, the...

Sailor Moon meets Cinder in Guardians of Dawn: Zhara, the start of a new, richly imagined fantasy series from S. Jae-Jones, the New York Times bestselling author of Wintersong. Magic flickers.Love flames. Chaos reigns. They say that when the world is out of balancethe...

Thrust into leadership upon the death of his emperor father, young Prince Ahkin feels completely unready for his new position. Though his royal blood controls the power of the sun, he's now responsible for the lives of all the Chicome people. And despite all...

Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu's adrenaline-packed joyride of a debut is an ode to Gen Z and chaotic teens--perfect for fans of Grace D. Li, Ebony Ladelle, and Baby Driver. Best friends Loli Crawford and Ryan Pope have earned their nickname, the "Bonnie and Clyde of Woolridge...

New from the author of Seoulmates comes a story of mistaken identities, the summer of a lifetime, and a love to risk everything for. When Elijah Ri arrives in New York City for an internship at his father's massive tech company, Haneul Corporation, he...

* One of Indigo Canada's Best Books of 2021 ** One of New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens 2021 ** One of YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, "The Best YA Novels to Read This Summer"THE NEW YORK TIMES,...

Author: Tahereh MafiISBN-10: 0062972480ISBN-13: 9780062972484Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/26/2023Pages: 432Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.20w x 1.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.3Point Value: 15Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 521484 / These Infinite Threads

If you ask my father who I am, he'll tell you I'm nobility, daughter of a warrior and stepdaughter of a queen. And if you grabbed someone off the street, you'd probably hear that I was something that might just steal your children from...

Ann Sei Lin's enchanting and action-packed debut, first in a series, will sweep readers away to an aerial world of magic, danger and political intrigue. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Kalynn Bayron and the films of Studio Ghibli. Kurara has never known any...

A New York Times bestselling series!The highly anticipated third novel in the This Woven Kingdom series, full of powerful magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir,...

A pun-filled YA contemporary romance, The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar finds a teenage girl competing in a televised baking competition, with contestants including her ex-girlfriend and a potential new crush - perfect for fans of The Great British Bake Off...

2024 Rainbow Book ListAdiba Jaigirdar, author of one of Time's Best YA books of all time, gives Titanic an Ocean's 8 makeover in this nail-biting heist set onboard the infamous ship. Josefa is an unapologetic and charismatic thief who loves the thrill of the...

"A debut with razor-sharp wit and irresistible charm. Get ready to be swept off your feet by this heart-stopping rom-com that will have you falling head over heels with Wasson's fresh voice." --Kim Johnson, author of This Is My America This multilayered YA rom-com...

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental disorder and a politician's son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don't miss this gut punch...

From the author of Counting Down with You and A Show for Two comes a new YA contemporary about a girl who accidentally sabotages an up-and-coming local band and falls for the guitarist while secretly trying to make up for her mistake.Liana Sarkar lives...

The grandchildren of two rival Brazilian bakeries fall in love despite their families' feud in this delicious debut rom-com perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Gloria Chao. Trust neither thin-bottomed frying pans nor Molinas. Lari Ramires has always known this to be true....

"Academic rivals portrayed to perfection... An all-time top favorite." --Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends "Utterly unique, thought-provoking, and wonderfully written." --Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a BoyfriendIn this genre-bending, speculative...

These sixteen stories by award-winning and bestselling YA authors center a Latinx point of view in an empowering anthology that reimagines classics through fantasy, science fiction, and with a dash of magic, for fans of A PHOENIX FIRST MUST BURN and RECLAIM THE STARSIn...

The price of a soul is another soul's fate.Be swept away in this unique fantasy debut from Sahira Javaid. A spellbinding adventure of belonging, family and hope. Perfect for fans of InuYasha, Children of Blood and Bone and The Candle and The Flame. Nezha...

Emma is pissed at the world. She has to be perfect, like her brother. But she won't! She can't be! Emma finds a reason to dislike most people. Yet, she is drawn to Blake, someone she used to hate. Without thinking it through she...

From the organization We Need Diverse Books and Dhonielle Clayton, the co-author of Blackout, comes a fantasy collection of short stories from a list of diverse, award-winning, and bestselling authors. This critically acclaimed young adult anthology welcomes every voice to lead, empower, and take...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the "action-packed...banter-filled" (School Library Journal, starred review) sequel to his groundbreaking young adult novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man about the adventures of the unassuming, everyday kid who just so happens to be Spider-Man. Miles Morales...

"Academic rivals portrayed to perfection... An all-time top favorite." --Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends "Utterly unique, thought-provoking, and wonderfully written." --Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a BoyfriendIn this genre-bending, speculative...

Stonewall Book Award Winner * A Time Magazine Best YA Book Of All TimeA fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender.Michael is...

Named one of TIME magazine's 100 Best YA Books of All Time "Impossible to put down." - Kirkus, starred review Nishat doesn't want to lose her family, but she also doesn't want to hide who she is, and it only gets harder once a...

"One of the Good Ones is magic." --Damon Young, author of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You BlackerA shockingly powerful exploration of the lasting impact of prejudice and the indomitable spirit of sisterhood that will have readers questioning what it truly means to be...

Terrace House meets Loveboat, Taipei in this fun, frothy, incisive YA debut, following two teens and their unforgettable summer on a reality show.When Sabine Zhang is picked for Hotel California, a teen reality show with an all-Asian cast, she jumps at the opportunity. As...

From Not Here to Be Liked author Michelle Quach comes a smartly funny, heartfelt story told in dual POV about a young woman roping in her childhood crush to act as an honorary male heir to fulfill her grandfather's dying wish. A story about...

Book 2 of the mega-popular webcomic series, Always Human. Love and Gravity is the finale of Ari North's heartwarming coming-of-age story about love, the future, and charting your own path. "Healthy relationships and healthy conversations unfold in a sweet slice-of-life story....These elements reflect a...

Book 2 of the mega-popular webcomic series, Always Human. Love and Gravity is the finale of Ari North's heartwarming coming-of-age story about love, the future, and charting your own path. "Healthy relationships and healthy conversations unfold in a sweet slice-of-life story....These elements reflect a...

From the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi comes the third "enjoyable" (Kirkus Reviews) installment in a series set an elite boarding school that's a contemporary spin on fairy tales, this one a thrilling and swoon-worthy twist on Sleeping Beauty....

The Seventh Sun faces destruction as Mayana and Ahkin race to save their world in the finale to this "compulsively readable" series (Rachel A. Marks, author of Fire and Bone).To the Chicome people, an eclipse is a time of terror. When darkness falls, the...

Your power lies beyond your fear. Nezha successfully restored the angel's soul. Despite that, Noorenia's life force continues to dwindle as winter's teeth sink into the land and the angel's body remains lost.Now she needs to find other jawhars, who like her can control...

"Susan Lee always writes the exact book I want to read!" --Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisNew from the author of Seoulmates comes a story of mistaken identities, the summer of a lifetime, and a love to risk everything...

"A dark and glittering jewel of a book." --Judy I. Lin, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of A Magic Steeped in Poison"Visceral to the core." --Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent DelightsNew from the author of The Keeper of Night...

The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in What the River Knows, Isabel Ibaz's lush, immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt and filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race. Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to the glittering upper society of nineteenth century...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the "action-packed...banter-filled" (School Library Journal, starred review) sequel to his groundbreaking young adult novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man about the adventures of the unassuming, everyday kid who just so happens to be Spider-Man. Miles Morales...

One princess searching for her prince charming.Twelve princes, dukes, elves, and a commoner, competing for the princess's heart.One assassin among the bachelors, plotting to kill the princess and bring the empire to its knees.Warning: this fantasy romance contains dangerously hot princes, sexy elves, and...

In "What Do You See? A Children's Book About Diversity, Inclusion and Black History," join Neema, an 11-year-old sixth-grader as she faces the challenges of transitioning to a new performing arts school in Pittsburgh, PA.Neema, passionate about ballet, grapples with the complexities of middle...

The most common issues our children face in today's society are isolation, discrimination, poverty, violence, broken families, and cultural barriers. Read to see how one little girl learns to make choices that help instead of hurt those around her.Author: Kimberly CarterISBN-10: 1637555016ISBN-13: 9781637555019Publisher: Mascot...

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental illness and a politician's son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don't miss this gut punch...