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Life can often feel like a tumultuous ride, filled with highs and lows that can leave us feeling emotionally drained. There are days when the weight of the world feels almost unbearable, prompting a strong desire to retreat from it all and seek solitude....

Life can often feel like a tumultuous ride, filled with highs and lows that can leave us feeling emotionally drained. There are days when the weight of the world feels almost unbearable, prompting a strong desire to retreat from it all and seek solitude....

Author: Melissa Yi, Melissa Yuan-InnesISBN-10: 1998758222ISBN-13: 9781998758227Publisher: Olo BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2024Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d

This outrageously charming and infuriatingly adorable enemies-to-lovers coffee shop romance is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Better Than the Movies. Meet River Langston-Lee. In the past 24 hours, he's dumped his girlfriend, walked out of his SATs, and quit his job at...

Author: Lindsey Ren?e BackenISBN-10: 1944299203ISBN-13: 9781944299200Publisher: Ever Ink PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2024Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

In 2024, The Social Outfit and Story Factory collaborated on a special project to raise the profile and voices of the young women from Birrong Girls and Bossley Park High Schools in Western Sydney. The students were introduced to the refugee and new migrant...

A 14 yo vs. a serial k!ller. What could go wrong? ***Winner of the ITW BIPOC Scholarship judged by R.L. Stine******Killer Nashville Claymore Award Finalist for Best Juvenile/YA Manuscript***The summer I turn fourteen, so I want to find The Red Rock KillerWeird, right? We...

This heartfelt and quirky young adult fantasy debut follows a young outcast on a journey of transformation . . . into a robot vacuum cleaner. A fresh twist on Japanese mythology that doubles as a deep, honest dive into mental health. "I wish to...

John Tucker Must Die meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this tongue-in-cheek mystery about three feuding exes of a social media prank star who are forced to work together to uncover the truth behind his death when his deactivated account resurfaces online...

A New York Times Bestseller!Axie Oh's The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is an enthralling feminist retelling of the classic Korean folktale "The Tale of Shim Cheong," perfect for fans of Wintersong, Uprooted, and Miyazaki's Spirited Away. Deadly storms have ravaged Mina's homeland...

John Tucker Must Die meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this tongue-in-cheek mystery about three feuding exes of a social media prank star who are forced to work together to uncover the truth behind his death when his deactivated account resurfaces online...

This outrageously charming and infuriatingly adorable enemies-to-lovers coffee shop romance is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Better Than the Movies. Meet River Langston-Lee. In the past 24 hours, he's dumped his girlfriend, walked out of his SATs, and quit his job at...

Perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Jason Reynolds, this highly anticipated sequel to Lambda Literary Award finalist Pritty finds Jay and Leroy togetha again as they fight to save not only their home but themselves from the powerful Bainbridge family's treacherous endgame to...

*INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**INSTANT #1 INDIE BESTSELLER**INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER* Casey McQuiston's beloved #1 New York Times bestselling romantic comedy, now in paperback! Chloe Green is so close to winning. After her moms moved her from SoCal to Alabama for high school,...

In the "thrilling...masterful" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) conclusion to the Wings of Ebony duology, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicole Yoon calls "bold, inventive, big-hearted, and deeply perceptive," Rue makes her final stand to reclaim her people's stolen magic. Rue has no...

"Llorona was no harmless little pigeon. She was the lechuza, the owl you see just before someone is about to die, the one that haunts you in your dreams and you never want to see in real life because it means you are about...

The next LGBTQ+ young adult rom-com from New York Times bestselling author Jason June (author of Jay's Gay Agenda and Out of the Blue). Femme, gay teen podcaster Riley Weaver has made it to junior year, which means he can finally apply for membership...

The Love Hypothesis meets The Holiday in this fake dating YA romance about a city girl and country boy's lives colliding at Christmas City girl Tia Solanké is dreading the festive season. She and her boyfriend are on a break and the last thing...

Author: Mona Alvarado FrazierISBN-10: 1558859950ISBN-13: 9781558859951Publisher: Pinata BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2024Pages: 292Format: PaperbackReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2024

Frankie Dainger didn't choose to be special. His mission was thrust upon him. He had it all figured out and running like clockwork. With his mining helmet guiding the way, and his obsidian rock necklace protecting him from the ghost trolls, what could possibly...

Hayley Kiyoko's instant #1 New York Times bestselling debut, a coming-of-age romance based on her breakthrough hit song and viral video, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS It's summertime and 17-year-old Coley has found herself alone, again. Forced to move to rural Oregon after just losing her...

I was the quiet girl, blackmailed into silence. A collection inspired by silenced fear. In the years of secondary school, emotions are tested when love enters the conscious. Love from rivalry encapsulates uncertainty and disbelief, propelling a tale of caution and insecurity. Suppressing individuality...

From award-winning YA author Alison Gervais comes a contemporary mystery about a teen writer determined to discover what happened to a missing classmate, who finds herself caught up with a pair of very familiar detectives named Watson and Holmes. All her awakening powers of...

In the wake of a devastating car accident, sixteen-year-old Micah Hunter's world begins to unravel. A mysterious illness leaves him unable to pursue the football dreams that he once shared with his father. At the peak of his illness, Micah bumps his wheelchair into...

This heartfelt and quirky young adult fantasy debut follows a young outcast on a journey of transformation . . . into a robot vacuum cleaner. A fresh twist on Japanese mythology that doubles as a deep, honest dive into mental health. "I wish to...

Join eleven talented writers for a compelling journey through the intricate web of young hearts and complicated relationships. This spellbinding anthology of young adult literature, is a fusion of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction that explores the exciting heights of falling in love, the...

Join eleven talented writers for a compelling journey through the intricate web of young hearts and complicated relationships. This spellbinding anthology of young adult literature, is a fusion of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction that explores the exciting heights of falling in love, the...

When you desire something so much that you'd do anything for it, even bargain with the devil, that's when a human becomes a Void. But for Caiden Waters, someone who was born cursed, she's the only exception. Unlike the Blackhearts, the humans that made...

A collection of works written over the last (almost) 14 years. This book contains and showcases the growth and thought process of a writer from the age of 14 to their late 20s. So, whether you like poetry, short stories or just random thoughts...

What would the world be like if Africa had never been colonized--and if the transatlantic slave trade had never happened? The only daughter among five brothers, Essien was raised in a village where women are bred to tend to their husbands and bear children....

In the thrilling first book in the powerful new Essien of Alkebulan fantasy series, Didi Anofienem builds a rich and never-before-seen world fueled by ancestral magic, African folklore, and gods roaming the earth.Author: Didi AnofienemISBN-10: 1684429919ISBN-13: 9781684429912Publisher: Keylight BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/05/2023Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.09lbsSize:...

An award-winning, "unforgettable" novel for fans of Ibi Zoboi and Erika L. S疣chez (SLJ, starred review) about two sisters when the line between family and foe is blurred. Sisters Cheta and Zam couldn't be more different. Cheta, sharp-tongued and stubborn, never shies away from...

"Behind the walls fear put in placeIs true beauty that never fades.So let the mask around you break, Love will always conquer pain."The Beautiful Brokenness Hidden Beneath is a true story told through poetry following one person's journey of finding light amidst the darkness...

Eighth grader, Jay, has been his dad's magician's assistant for the last five years. He mastered spoon-bending by the age of eight, silk and disappearing tricks by ten, and has become a talented cardician. But no matter how fun it used to be when...

In this enemies-to-lovers romcom for fans of Ashley Poston and Rainbow Rowell, a fangirl brings her fictional heartthrob to life and finds that the real world might just be better than fiction... Ivy Winslow has the house to herself for a week and her...

Discover the exciting, diverse world of young adult literature in this anthology of short stories and poetry published by Voyage YA.Explore the bonds of brotherhood, the trials of first love, the complexity of self-discovery, and more in this collection of deeply emotional work from...

Discover the exciting, diverse world of young adult literature in this anthology of short stories and poetry published by Voyage YA.Explore the bonds of brotherhood, the trials of first love, the complexity of self-discovery, and more in this collection of deeply emotional work from...

Blake has a secret-- a secret his mother has asked him not to share. If Blake can act normal, then no one will treat him differently. But Blake can't shake the way others view him after the racist comments he made months earlier. To...

A coming-of-age cozy fantasy with a queer cast, witches, and tarot. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes and Our Flag Means DeathIris Galacia's tarot cards do more than entertain gamblers.With the flip of her fingers she can predict the future and uncover a...

He's her childhood nemesis - and she's the only one who can save his life.When 17-year-old Aera Song mysteriously develops the power to foresee death, nobody believes her - not even herself. But after she's haunted by disturbing visions of her childhood nemesis meeting...

Who will be worthy of the stone?In the final chapter of Bluebird and Grey Wolf's Cherokee descendants, the story of Amelia Clay Stone, their great granddaughter, will continue to evolve. Not only the sad legacy of the Trail of Tears, but Amelia's abusive experiences...

Katrina is just a normal girl navigating a series of challenges and discovering her own strength. Through difficult medical school classes, infidelity, tragic loss, and a ruthless attack, a guardian angel is there for her to vent her problems to. She thought this guardian...

Katrina is just a normal girl navigating a series of challenges and discovering her own strength. Through difficult medical school classes, infidelity, tragic loss, and a ruthless attack, a guardian angel is there for her to vent her problems to. She thought this guardian...

The Sun Is Also a Star meets You've Got Mail in this YA Christmas love story set in a London Black-owned bookshop. Charming, handsome Trey Anderson balances the pressures of school popularity with a job at his family's beloved local bookshop, Wonderland. Quirky, creative...

Seventeen-year-old Kettle has had his share of adversity. As an orphaned Japanese American struggling to make a life in the aftermath of an event in history not often referred to―the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and the removal of children from...

She made her decision. Now she has to live with it.Durkhanai Miangul sealed her lover's fate when she sent him through a door where either a lady or a lion awaited him. But her decision was only the beginning of her troubles. Durkhanai worries...

Dash & Lily meets Ferris Bueller's Day Off in Edward Underhill's new whirlwind rom-com about two queer teens who spend one life-changing day together in New York City. Abby Akerman believes in the Universe. After all, her Midwest high school marching band is about...

Sabiha and her mother Bahra are more than mother and daughter, they're best friends. It's been them against the world, with Sabiha being her mother's carer and confidante during her periodic bipolar breakdowns.When their extended family comes to Australia, Bahra becomes a Born-Again-Muslim to...

Yasmine Everett is only sixteen years old when she's diagnosed with selective amnesia. On top of a straining relationship with her dad, she has to deal with being a social pariah at her high school. Amid these struggles, Yasmine begins to experience a euphoric...

Who will be worthy of the stone?In the final chapter of Bluebird and Grey Wolf's Cherokee descendants, the story of Amelia Clay Stone, their great granddaughter, will continue to evolve. Not only the sad legacy of the Trail of Tears, but Amelia's abusive experiences...