The paths of 12 Asian Americans cross in one afternoon in a Chicago airport. The stories weave together to highlight themes of prejudice, belonging, friendship and hope.
Wrecker lives in the Florida Keys with his stepsister. He runs into some unsavory characters out on the ocean and gets sucked into activities he has a feeling are not quite legal. With his friend’s help, he is able to turn the tables in his favor.
Being in the 8th grade isn't easy especially when you are the new girl. As Anna attends school, she notices that one girl is ostracized and starts to wonder why. As she digs, she uncovers a whole mystery. Can she uncover why everyone hates Rachel Riley?
Herc Beal tackles a school assignment to replicate the legendary Twelve Labors of Hercules. With the help of
new friends, Herc discovers that he doesn't have to face challenges alone and makes new discoveries along the way.
Boarding school student Talia Morris discovers her boyfriend Nathaniel is a Mystic. When the couple
attends a magical Mystic wedding, the celebration takes a dark turn, and Talia must prove her innocence where her past may put
her in more danger than she ever imagined.
Follow Grace as she channels her inner book heroine on her quest to learn 100-and-a-half spells to become a witch’s apprentice or lose her magic forever!
Tres Leches is a magical town where the monstruos are real, and Felice and her friends, children of other monstruos try to help Felice’s own mother, La Llorona. Are you brave enough to read along and help the Weeping Woman?
The realistic depiction of what it’s like to have Autism and learning how to be true to one’s self set Maudie McGinn above many characters and highlights the different ways teenagers - neurodiverse or not - have to find their own way.
Life just keeps on pitching hard balls at Matty, Sammy, and Becky. Matty: walks away from the game he has LOVED his whole life. Sammy doesn't understand why Matty is being so distant. Becky just wants to be noticed by her, and to make matters worse, life decides to throw in a Hurricane.
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Eleven-year-old Kemi, fascinated by science, confronts a seismic threat when asteroid Amplus-68 endangers Earth. In an unwelcoming new town, she creates a time capsule to preserve her family's essence. Eventually, she must face the hardest part of life: saying goodbye.
Malika “Boog” Wilson and her friends have always looked to The Vanquishers, a group of infamous vampire hunters. When a new friend goes missing, Boog’s group begin to question if vampires have actually been wiped out or if they still exist.
Eleven-year-old Kofi Offin is thrust into a fight for survival, forcing him on an unexpected journey away from all he holds dear.
Kellen has a talent of unraveling curses put upon others. He and his close companion, Nettle, make it their mission to help those who need it, when they discover that Kellen, the Unraveller, has a curse himself.
Wesley has high hopes for Indigenous People’s Day, but all her plans go awry. With the help of her family and friends, she attempts to find her place in her Native community.
This high-octane thriller about teen thieves competing in a show-stopping battle royale goes zero-to- sixty in the first sentence and does not stop till the last page has
turned.
Everyone has their own set of
challenges to overcome, but in this novel, we really get to see just how much we all have in common despite all our differences.
In the year 2448, humans have abandoned earth due to toxic plants. Myra Hodger, who lives on the moon, discovers a secret garden growing in her boarding school and works to take care of the plants, even though it is forbidden. Her discovery could help humanity survive a looming food shortage.
Set in 1937, amidst the rise of the Nazi party, Stella North is the lone female competitor representing Britain in the first air race. The friendly competition quickly turns as there is direct sabotage, making Stella question who she can trust among the other racers.
The question of whether a small town should change their Native American mascot is explored in this novel in verse. Each of the six middle school students who have been assigned to debate the hot topic learn new things about themselves and their community.
Two Brazilian bakeries are in constant competition with each other. Lani’s family owns Salt and Pedro’s owns Sugar. As both families are struggling to hold on to their businesses, Lani and Pedro devise a plan to try to save them both despite their rivalry.
There is more to being a bounty hunter in a fantasy world with magic than The Lilac ever considered -
politics, secrets, blackmail, and so much more with a full-on murder-mystery plot.
Despite the comedy and unique occurrences, Simon's PTSD, grief, fear, and his conflicting desires of wanting to be seen and not seen play out in a realistic, heartfelt way.
Nack attempts to gain the favor of his family and become a proper knight by binding himself to the sentient demon sword, Asperides.
Told in the perspective of a rover named Resilience, we get a glimpse at how human emotions and struggles are not always exclusive to the living.
Liza and her younger brother help create fraudulent “ghost photographs,” tricking grieving customers. When
they arrive at a Spiritualist community, Liza begins to question everything as strange things begin to happen.
This middle-grade graphic memoir is the
story of Dan finding his self-confidence, falling in love, and finding himself all against the backdrop of a European tour with his peers.
Ever wondered what it might feel like to
meet your doppelganger? Asher and Shaheer know what it feels like! Watch these long-separated twins find each other by chance and fight to stay together by choice.
Set in 1960 California, Lula tells her story of being a migrant farm worker. Readers get a glimpse at her struggles to live, her health, meeting famous activists and a looming strike.
Caleb is the star quarterback for his varsity football team, even though he’s only a freshman. When his father, a former NFL legend, starts behaving erratically, Caleb becomes concerned that injuries from the game he loves are the cause of his father’s escalating health problems.
Twelve-year-old June has to move into a homeless shelter after a family tragedy. Following her journey shows us the impact we can make for any community.
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