Buddy of a Hundred Days by Claire Pence is a sweet tale of friendship and love set against the backdrop of 1960s small-town America. The story follows young Ivy Scott as she navigates life after moving from her grandparents’ farm to the city, facing change,...

In Before We Move On, Sally Reiser Simon demonstrates what might happen if we leave our loved ones before we say goodbye. Thirteen-year-old Kiki loves art, drama, and a boy named Jesse. Other than drama camp and stolen moments, they don't really interact, but Jesse's...

Between Shadows and Lies by Angela Grey is a young adult narrative set against the backdrop of a tumultuous family dynamic. Inspired by actual events, the novel sheds light on the precarious lives of four siblings who must navigate the dangers posed by their alcoholic...

Jenifer Majerus brings us an absorbing fantasy in Blessed. At the age of ten Gwendolyn Wood was blessed by the forbidden goddess of Chaos, Variel. Abandoned by her family, she had no one to turn to. At fourteen she burned down the Temple of Solreth...

Bandy by Craig Hipkins is about Isaac Barker, an orphaned boy who enjoys a relationship with a talking pigeon named Bandy. Isaac and his younger brother were taken in by his great-uncle Raymond when the rest of their family was killed in a tragic fire....

Before Now Was Now is a work of fiction in the science fiction, interpersonal drama, and social issues genres intended for the young adult audience. It contains strong language throughout as well as depictions of drug and alcohol use and abuse. Penned by author Angela...

In Gwen Banta's Beyond the Hole in the Fence, authorities in New York sought to remove Rainy and place her in foster care after it was discovered that she and Gramps were not related. After fleeing their home, Rainy and Gramps sought safety in a...

Breksta's Academy by Natasha Quay is a captivating tale that begins with Breksta Vilkas' serene childhood abruptly disrupted by the ominous arrival of soldiers. Fleeing her home with her mother, Breksta is thrust into the harsh reality of the Academy, a place governed by cruelty...

"Efficiency is key for productivity, and productivity is key for safety." This is the mind-numbing mantra of Leadership, which tries to control the masses by curtailing their rights and freedom. In the Leadership Lands, the government controls everything you do, all in the name of...

Broken Pencils by J.R. Rice is the story of a Black high school teenager diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The story starts with him preparing to go to his prom in San Francisco. Many elements resulted in the catastrophe of this night. His prom is on...