Young Adult

Mexican WhiteBoy follows Danny, a half-Mexican teen grappling with his identity and belonging while navigating family dynamics and his passion for baseball during a summer spent with his father's family in Mexico.

In 'Grenade' by Alan Gratz, two young boys from opposing sides of World War II face the brutal realities of war on Okinawa, leading to life-altering decisions.

In "The Book of Luke" by Jenny O'Connell, Emily Abbott navigates the challenges of moving and high school relationships, leading her and her friends to create a guide for guys on how to treat girls, uncovering lessons about love along the way.

In a world free from natural death, two teens vie to become a professional reaper, tasked with the heavy responsibility of controlling the population through 'gleaning.'

'Girl in Pieces' is a haunting and raw portrayal of a young girl's struggle to heal from trauma and rebuild her life after facing immense loss and pain.

In 'One of Us Is Lying' by Karen M. McManus, five students enter detention, but only four leave as one is murdered, turning them into prime suspects. The story unfolds as secrets reveal the possible motives behind the crime.

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon is a heartwarming and heartbreaking tale of a girl allergic to the outside world who risks everything for love.

Harry Potter faces new challenges in his third year at Hogwarts as he learns about Sirius Black, a supposed dangerous criminal on the run, while dealing with the ominous Dementors.

All American Boys follows Rashad and Quinn as they navigate the aftermath of police brutality, exploring themes of systemic racism and the impact on young lives in America.

Cinder, a cyborg mechanic with a mysterious past, navigates a deadly plague and intergalactic struggles in a futuristic retelling of Cinderella.

Allies by Alan Gratz is an intense, multi-perspective narrative that captures the heroism and sacrifices of D-Day through the eyes of various young soldiers and civilians.

The Red Kayak is a poignant tale about friendship, responsibility, and the moral complexities of truth, centered around a tragic accident that changes the lives of three boys forever.

A poignant novel about a teen girl navigating the aftermath of her brother's addiction and a fatal car accident in a town ravaged by the opioid crisis.

Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman is a gripping novel exploring mental illness through the eyes of Caden Bosch, a brilliant high school student navigating between reality and hallucinations, symbolized by a deep-sea voyage.

A boy named Jacob uncovers a hidden world of peculiar children with extraordinary abilities, revealing a spine-tingling mystery intertwined with haunting vintage photographs.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five: The Last Olympian is an epic conclusion where Percy and young demigods battle Kronos's army to save Mount Olympus.

Blood on the River follows twelve-year-old Samuel Collier's journey from the streets of London to the New World, revealing the harsh realities and opportunities of early Jamestown settlement.

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini tells the story of Craig Gilner, a high-achieving teenager who faces a mental health crisis and finds hope and understanding in an adult psychiatric ward.

The Outsiders is a novel about teenager Ponyboy Curtis and the rivalry between the Greasers and the Socs, touching on themes of class conflict, loyalty, and identity.

"Legend" by Marie Lu is a gripping dystopian novel that follows two teens from opposite backgrounds, June and Day, as they navigate a corrupt regime and uncover dark secrets that bind them together.