The Student by Fern Goldstein is a chilling thriller that exposes the dark underbelly of middle school education through the story of Sharon Bonavina, a dedicated teacher facing an increasingly dangerous situation with a troubled student. Set in Abigail Adams Middle School, the narrative builds...

In the city of Naghaar, women are regarded not by their worth but by their appearance and are sold upon passing the required inspection. In The Willow Tree, Komal Akhtar explores this popular ritual which is practiced by many Eastern cultures. Under the oppressive Allotment...

The Music of Unexpected Things by Jamie Deacon is a heartfelt young adult coming-of-age novel that follows two girls, Georgie and Mina, as they navigate their dreams and emotions at Dukes Academy's prestigious summer camp. Georgie, arriving with her guide dog, seeks friendship and a...

The Price We Pay by Nikki T. Anthony is a poignant young adult novel that delves into racial injustice and its repercussions in a small town. The story follows Zenetta Henchman, who becomes acutely aware of systemic racism after witnessing the fatal shooting of a...

The Quiet Girl by Nichole Heydenburg is a young adult thriller about the decisions one makes and the consequences thereof. When the shy and introverted Violet makes friends with Jess and Kayla at her new school, she thinks her days of getting bullied by Mallory...

The Pros & Cons of Becoming a Superhero by Tara St. Pierre is a young adult fantasy novel that explores the intertwined lives of its two protagonists. Bex Daltry, an aspiring webcomic artist, and Umie Nakayama, a popular video content creator, find themselves facing new...

The Evolution of Nora O'Brien Pacheco by Kevin O'Flaherty is a coming-of-age story with themes of travel, friends and family, and peer influence. Teenage Nora goes from her home country Spain to a summer boarding school in Wales. She makes friends, discovers a mystery that...

The Moon, Her Crown by Christine Meade is a new adult novel that explores generational relationships and expectations. Twenty-year-old Lacy and her older brother Stephen live with their grandmother who is the owner of Martinique’s Mystics in San Francisco. While Lacy’s mom Chartreuse has been...

The Art of Giving a Crap by Natalie Wilkinson and the Young Author Project is an unflinching look at the complexities of teen life, written with a sincerity that can only come from those who live it every day. Wilkinson and her students have crafted...

To Become a Brother by Lindy Bell is a captivating story that follows Lucas Matthews, who spent most of his time in the foster care system after the untimely death of his father. Inspired by his childhood memories of spending time with his second-grade school...