In The Out Crowd by Michael A. Kirby, at Gates High School, the pupils are separated into two groups; the In Crowd of just 69 pupils and the Out Crowd. Hallie Flynn, senior cheerleading captain, becomes the victim of gossip when information about her relationship...

Based in 1952, The Ride by Nancy Cathers Demme tells the story of Diego Ramirez, a 15-year-old boy who is running away from his home for unknown reasons. The crux of the book is an exploration of who Diego is, why he has left and...

Teddy Roosevelt, Millie and the Elegant Ride is a work of children’s fiction penned by author Jean M. Flahive which takes place in the historical setting of the 1910s. Written for a middle grade reading age of nine to twelve years, this historical work looks...

Tru Untrue by Rachelle Jones Smith is a novel that explores strong social issues, identity, and self-acceptance while navigating the relationship between two strange characters. Tru doesn’t have a very happy past. Transferred midterm, all he wants is to complete his community service. He appears...

Spanning between past, present, and future, The Dragon and the Rose Chronicles: The Life of the Zodiac by Robert M. Lorenz is a journey exploring the creation of the Zodiacs, their meanings and how they reflect each aspect of humanity. Among the twelve is Leo,...

Teen Guide To Parents: How To Manipulate Without Them Knowing is a work of non-fiction aimed at young adults, and was penned by author Kathleen Laziza. Both humorous and serious in its approach to social issues, this concise volume of situational advice seeks to take...

Inspired by Paul W. Rice’s personal experiences in Ethiopia, The Orphan: A Portrait of Courage is an inspiring historical novel about a strong woman named Yodit. Her story begins in 1983, during one of Ethiopia’s worst droughts. An orphan after her father murdered her mother,...

Will’s life is unconventional enough, living with his mentally unbalanced mother in a less than desirable neighborhood while doing his best to maintain a passable high school persona. He really doesn’t need the added pressure of advice from the strange gypsy woman who appears to...

The Tunes of Lenore: When You Go to Boarding School Bring Your Friends by J.T. Blossom is a gripping coming of age story that features a compelling female protagonist. Set in the future in 2026, the novel tells the story of sixteen-year-old Ella, an intelligent...

The Little Light is a fascinating fairy tale style story for children and young adults written by author Dipa Sanatani. Promising ‘A Story of Reincarnation and the Crazy Cosmic Family’, the book seeks to awaken philosophical and spiritual considerations within its young readers by presenting...