Swim by Jeff Christopher Leonard is a coming-of-age story of a high schooler trying to navigate loss and trauma. Bernard Barnacle has always had a tumultuous relationship with water. Although born to a father who was a fisherman, Barny never quite managed to become an...

The Claiming by J. A. Nielsen is a fantasy with elements of a coming-of-age theme. Spense, a gifted alchemist and the illegitimate son of Lord Ferrous of Telridge, is asked to perform a Claiming spell on a bridge across River Selden to improve its defense...

Sour Apples by Paul Jantzen transports us to 1975 Walnut Creek. Here we meet 11-year-old Jimmy Hamilton. Jimmy has fought many battles—both real and imaginary. But nothing compares to when he battled to protect his tree fort. It is over fifteen feet up an old...

Fifteen-year-old Austen lives with his mother, Penny, and sister, Anne, in a remote neighborhood. His father, Tom, has left the family. Austen sees disturbing dreams and senses a menacing presence in his room at night. Is it possible that something evil lurks behind the door...

Mira and the Magic Pond by Zahra Omar Shansab is a young adult fantasy set in the vibrant yet challenging environment of the Indian slums. The story centers on twelve-year-old Mira, who sells samosas to support her family. Her life takes a magical turn when...

Summer of 93 is a work of fiction penned by author Archana Somvanshi in the coming-of-age, interpersonal drama, and cultural genres for young adult and adult readers. In this compelling and emotive tale, three siblings venture into their ancestral village where they uncover secrets about...

One hundred years from now, powerful monsters will annihilate humanity. The only hope lies with Jackie, a girl tasked with returning to the past and assembling a group of female heroes to prevent this tragedy. There are a few issues with this plan, however. The...

The Rebel is a novella from H.B. Reneau's The Legion of Pneumos series. In the land of Loren, the Marian Empire has solidified itself as a ruthless regime that rules through oppression and tyranny. Neval Brennan is a sixteen-year-old teenager raised in a neglectful home...

A Postcard from Jerusalem by Cory J. Schulman gives food for thought to fans of inspirational, realistic, travel fiction and coming-of-age stories. Isaac goes on a six-month trip to Israel with other young Jewish American participants in the program. They swim in the Dead Sea,...

The Cusser Club: A Tawdry, Titillating Texas Tale is a work of fiction in the coming-of-age, interpersonal drama, and Southern genres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience but contains some era-appropriate content that modern readers may find challenging. Penned by author Randall...