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1.
On Top of Glass My Stories as a Queer Girl in Figure Skating Paperback Karina Manta 9780593308493 $15.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 Dec 19, 2023

An insightful memoir from a figure skating champion about her life as a bisexual professional athlete, perfect for readers of Fierce by Aly Raisman and Forward by Abby Wambach.Karina Manta has had a busy few years: Not only did she capture the hearts of many with her fan-favorite performance at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, she also became the first female figure skater on Team USA to come out as queer. Her Modern Love essay “I Can’t Hate My Body if I Love Hers” was published in the New York Times, and then she joined the circus—Cirque... + Read More
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Series: A KIDS BOOK A Kids Book About Gender Hardcover Dale Mueller 9780744085792 $26.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Dec 05, 2023

An open conversation on gender and how to explore your own.Gender can be difficult to define, but it’s something that’s a part of all of us and who we are. This book isn’t meant to answer all the questions or tell you how you identify. It’s meant to help kids and grownups understand gender and create an open and safe environment for kids to question, experiment, and discover their authentic selves.Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important co... + Read More
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Caught in a Bad Fauxmance Hardcover Elle Gonzalez Rose 9780593645796 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Dec 05, 2023

A fresh, fun contemporary rom-com from debut author Elle Gonzalez Rose, about an aspiring artist who agrees to fake date one of his family’s longtime enemies in the hopes of gathering intel good enough to take down their rivals once and for all.Devin Baez is ready for a relaxing winter break at Lake Andreas. That is, until he runs into his obnoxious next-door neighbors the Seo-Cookes, undefeated champions of the lake’s annual Winter Games. In the hope of finally taking down these long-time rivals, the Baezes offer up their beloved cabin in a be... + Read More
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Caught in a Bad Fauxmance Paperback Elle Gonzalez Rose 9780593645826 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Dec 05, 2023

A fresh, fun contemporary rom-com from debut author Elle Gonzalez Rose, about an aspiring artist who agrees to fake date one of his family’s longtime enemies in the hopes of gathering intel good enough to take down their rivals once and for all.Devin Baez is ready for a relaxing winter break at Lake Andreas. That is, until he runs into his obnoxious next-door neighbors the Seo-Cookes, undefeated champions of the lake’s annual Winter Games. In the hope of finally taking down these long-time rivals, the Baezes offer up their beloved cabin in a be... + Read More
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A Ruinous Fate Paperback Kaylie Smith 9781368081610 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Nov 28, 2023

TARGET CONSUMER: For readers of Leigh Bardugo and Holly Black for its expansive fantasy world, swoon-worthy romance, and compelling ensemble cast fans will fall in love with.Enter a world on the brink of war where one more Roll from a magical dice may set a witch with a secret down a dangerous path.Fate does not choose the weak. Fate chooses the ready.Illustros is a cursed realm ruled by the ruthless Gods of Fate, and no one understands the Fates’ wrath more than Calliope Rosewood. Blessed with unspeakable powers that terrify even the most dang... + Read More
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How to Love A Guide to Feelings & Relationships for Everyone Hardcover Alex Norris 9781536217889 $23.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 14 Nov 14, 2023

A guide for dating, relationships, and identity—from a wildly popular web comic artist.Isn’t it wonderful when love strikes? We connect with someone beautiful and interesting and suddenly—feelings. But what to do when that first crush levels you? When sparks fly and then fizzle? Or when love just…hurts? Aimed at both young people who are just starting out in their love lives and those with more experience seeking a fresh perspective, How to Love is a funny, wise, and unique full-color guide to relationships of all shapes and sizes by a popular ... + Read More
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Series: SIR CALLIE Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost Hardcover Esme Symes-Smith 9780593485811 $24.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 07, 2023

The battle is won, but the war is far from over. In this thrilling sequel, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight fights for the heart of their kingdom in a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches.Thanks to Callie and their friends, Helston seems to be changing for the better: Boys are allowed to explore their magic, and girls are permitted to train as warriors. Callie is an official Helston page, Willow in on track to become king, and Elowen and Edwyn are finally safe and free of their father. Everything is…... + Read More
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Series: Loki: A Bad God's Guide Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Taking the Blame Paperback Louie Stowell 9781536233223 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Nov 07, 2023

When Thor’s hammer goes missing, trickster god Loki, still trapped as a cranky eleven-year-old boy, is determined to prove he’s innocent (for once!). The hilarious and doodle-packed series continues in this second volume.Norse god Loki records the highs and lows of living on Earth as an eleven-year-old in grumbles, snarks, and doodles in his enchanted diary. He might not have shown any moral improvement (yet), but Odin has given Loki another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard. Earning everyone’s trust isn’t easy, however. So far, Loki has... + Read More
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No One Left But You Hardcover Tash McAdam 9781641294898 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Nov 28, 2023

A trans teen is swept up in a whirlwind friendship with lethal consequences in this taut YA thriller, for fans of Sadie, Andrew Joseph White, and HBO’s Euphoria.BEFORE. Newly out trans guy Max is having a hard time in school. Things have been tough since his summer romance, Danny, turned into his bully. This year, his plan is to keep his head down and graduate. All that changes when new It Girl, Gloss, moves to town. No one understands why perfect, polished Gloss is so interested in an introverted skater kid, but Max blooms in the hothouse of ... + Read More
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Wren Martin Ruins It All Hardcover Amanda DeWitt 9781682635988 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Nov 07, 2023

From the author of Aces Wild: A Heist comes a hilarious and compassionate romantic comedy for fans of Casey McQuiston and Netflix’s Love is Blind!“My mouth still hurts from all the smiling.” —Sonora Reyes, National Book Award FinalistNow that Wren Martin is student council president (on a technicality, but hey, it counts) he’s going to fix Rapture High. His first order of business: abolish the school’s annual Valentine’s Day dance, a drain on the school’s resources and general social nightmare—especially when you’re asexual. His greatest oppone... + Read More
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The Evolving Truth of Ever-Stronger Will Hardcover Maya MacGregor 9781662620171 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 31, 2023

Will, an agender teen, struggles with the haunting aftermath of parental abuse as they forge a new life and love in this novel that is perfect for fans of If These Wings Could Fly and Last Night at the Telegraph Club.Will is a 17-year-old on the cusp of freedom: freedom from providing and caring for their abusive, addicted mother, freedom from their small town with an even smaller mindset, and the freedom from having to hide who they truly are. When their drug dealer mother dies months before their 18th birthday, Will is granted their freedom e... + Read More
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The Flying Ship Volume 1 Paperback Jem Milton 9781506738444 $33.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Nov 07, 2023

Queer adventure, humor, and heartfelt friendships star in this fantastical comics tale that truly feels like it’s for everyone.After being stranded in a forgotten military outpost, grumpy Dobrinia sets out on a quest to marry a princess. But in the vast Tzardom of Glas, where magic has been outlawed, troubled histories can catch up with even a flying ship.The Flying Ship by Jem Milton makes its first foray into print comics! Their fan-favorite story, originally released digitally, is part of the new collaboration between Dark Horse and Tapas.St... + Read More
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Series: THOUSAND WORLDS NOVEL, A Rick Riordan Presents: Fox Snare Hardcover Yoon Ha Lee 9781368081818 $23.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 17, 2023

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents a third space opera starring Korean animal spirits by Yoon Ha Lee, author of Dragon Pearl.While on a mission to cement peace between the Sun Clans and the Thousand Worlds, Min the fox spirit and her ghost brother Jun get stranded on a death planet with Haneul the dragon spirit and Sebin the tiger spirit. To survive, the young cadets will have to rely on all their wits, training, and supernatural abilities. And let’s not forget the Dragon Pearl…This thrilling conclusion of the Thousand Worlds trilogy, to... + Read More
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If You'll Have Me Hardcover Eunnie 9780593403228 $33.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Oct 17, 2023

“Super sweet and totally heartwarming!”—Alice Oseman, bestselling author of Heartstopper and LovelessMomo Gardner is the kind of friend who’s always ready to lend a helping hand. She’s introverted, sensitive, and maybe a little too trusting, but she likes to believe the best in people. PG, on the other hand, is a bit of a lone wolf, despite her reputation for being a flirt and a player. Underneath all that cool mystery, she’s actually quick to smile, and when she falls for someone, she falls hard. An unexpected meet-cute brings the two together... + Read More
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If You'll Have Me Paperback Eunnie 9780593403235 $24.49 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Oct 17, 2023

“Super sweet and totally heartwarming!”—Alice Oseman, bestselling author of Heartstopper and LovelessMomo Gardner is the kind of friend who’s always ready to lend a helping hand. She’s introverted, sensitive, and maybe a little too trusting, but she likes to believe the best in people. PG, on the other hand, is a bit of a lone wolf, despite her reputation for being a flirt and a player. Underneath all that cool mystery, she’s actually quick to smile, and when she falls for someone, she falls hard. An unexpected meet-cute brings the two together... + Read More
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Series: SPELLS WE CAST, THE The Spells We Cast Hardcover Jason June 9781368089234 $24.49 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Oct 03, 2023

From New York Times best-selling author Jason June, a story of spell-slinging, lasso-swinging, and star-crossed love perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys and Carry On.“The most magical and swoony page-turner I’ve read in ages.”—Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times best-selling author of They Both Die at the EndNigel Barrett has spent his whole life preparing for the Culling, a spell-casting competition that determines which of the world’s teenage magicians will be stripped of their powers to preserve magical balance. But nothing could have prepared him... + Read More
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How to Get over the End of the World A Novel Hardcover Hal Schrieve 9781644213018 $25.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Oct 10, 2023

Boldly weird, cool, and confident, this YA novel of LGBTQ+ teen artists, activists, and telepathic visionaries offers hope against climate and community destruction. From the National Book Award–longlisted author of Out of Salem.James Goldberg, self-described neurotic goth gay transsexual stoner, is a senior in high school, and fully over it. He mostly ignores his classes at Cow Pie High, instead focusing on fundraising for the near-bankrupt local LGBTQ+ youth support group, Compton House, and attending punk shows with his friend-crush Ian and ... + Read More
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Salt the Water Hardcover Candice Iloh 9780593529317 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Oct 03, 2023

From Printz honoree and National Book Award finalist Candice Iloh, a verse novel about Cerulean Gene, a nonbinary Black teenager searching for a new way to do more than survive in post-pandemic America.Cerulean and their friends went into senior year—the first year of normal school after the pandemic—with a plan: keep their heads down in class, save money, and get the hell out of the Bronx once they graduate. If teachers are going to force them to read Huckleberry Finn, then they can’t blame kids for “lighting out for the territory.” Cerulean i... + Read More
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The Problem with Gravity Hardcover Michelle Mohrweis 9781682635957 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 26, 2023

A heartfelt selection for STEAM, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent readers, this companion novel to The Trouble with Robots charmingly explores first crushes.Autistic seventh-grader Maggie Weir loves spacecraft, but aerospace engineering isn’t the only thing that gives her butterflies: she’s teamed up with the amazing, baton-twirling Tatum Jones for an engineering contest! It’s an out of this world chance for Maggie to tell Tatum, her long time crush, how she feels. Only, Tatum is distracted with her own troubles at home. Worse still, when Maggie lear... + Read More
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Series: ALEX WISE Alex Wise vs. the End of the World Hardcover Terry J. Benton-Walker 9780593564295 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 26, 2023

Welcome to the summer of the apocalypse. One 12-year-old boy leads the charge against the forces of evil as he tries to stop the Four Horsemen from taking over the world in the start to a wildly funny and addictive fantasy series about accepting yourself and finding your inner hero.Alex Wise feels like his world is ending. His best friend, Loren, is leaving town for the summer, his former friend and maybe sort of crush Sky hasn’t spoken to him since he ditched Alex on first day of sixth grade, and now his mom is sending him and his annoying you... + Read More
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The Boyband Murder Mystery Paperback Ava Eldred 9780241449431 $16.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 26, 2023

’I have long believed that loving a boyband brings with it a wealth of transferable skills, but I’d never imagined solving a murder would be one of them…’Harri and her best friends worship Half Light - an internationally famous boyband. When frontman Frankie is arrested on suspicion of murdering his oldest friend Evan, Harri feels like her world’s about to fall apart. But quickly she realises that she - and all the other Half Light superfans out there - know and understand much more about these boys than any detective ever could.Now she’s rally... + Read More
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Penguin Readers Level 3: Love Frankie (ELT Graded Reader) Paperback Jacqueline Wilson 9780241588949 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 26, 2023

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exe... + Read More
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The Siren, the Song, and the Spy Hardcover Maggie Tokuda-Hall 9781536218053 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 26, 2023

In this second vibrant fantasy from Maggie Tokuda-Hall, companion to her best-selling debut, The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea, a diverse resistance force fights to topple an empire in a story about freedom, identity, and decolonization.By sinking a fleet of Imperial Warships, the Pirate Supreme and their resistance fighters have struck a massive blow against the Emperor. Now allies from across the empire are readying themselves, hoping against hope to bring about the end of the conquerors’ rule and the rebirth of the Sea. But trust and truth... + Read More
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Cross My Heart and Never Lie Hardcover Nora Dåsnes 9781662640544 $33.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Sep 19, 2023

In this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva’s questions about becoming a teenager are confusing—so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful—so why does it become so complicated?Perfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag, HeartStopper by Alice Oseman, and Jen Wang’s The Dressmaker and the Prince.Tuva is starting seventh grade, and her checklist of goals includes: writing out a diary, getting a trendy look, building the best fort in the woods with her BFFs,... + Read More
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Cross My Heart and Never Lie Paperback Nora Dåsnes 9781662640575 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Sep 19, 2023

In this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva’s questions about becoming a teenager are confusing—so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful—so why does it become so complicated?Perfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag, HeartStopper by Alice Oseman, and Jen Wang’s The Dressmaker and the Prince.Tuva is starting seventh grade, and her checklist of goals includes: writing out a diary, getting a trendy look, building the best fort in the woods with her BFFs,... + Read More
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The Collectors: Stories Hardcover A.S. King 9780593620281 $26.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 19, 2023

From Michael L. Printz Award winner A.S. King and an all-star team of contributors including Anna-Marie McLemore and Jason Reynolds, an anthology of stories about remarkable people and their strange and surprising collections.From David Levithan’s story about a non-binary kid collecting pieces of other people’s collections to Jenny Torres Sanchez’s tale of a girl gathering types of fire while trying not to get burned to G. Neri’s piece about 1970’s skaters seeking opportunities to go vertical—anything can be collected and in the hands of these ... + Read More
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Our Wish for You A Story About Open Adoption Hardcover Dano Moreno 9781623543556 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 12, 2023

This moving picture book about open adoption shares all parents’ wish for a child’s life to be full of love and family.One birth mother is pregnant with a baby and wants to find parents to adopt the child. Eventually she finds two dads who will be just the right parents, because they, too, share her same wishes of love and happiness for the baby. Author Dano Moreno drew from his and his husband’s experience with adopting their son to write a gentle, universal story about all the hopes, dreams, and wishes parents have for their children to live ... + Read More
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Ryan and Avery Hardcover David Levithan 9780399553097 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 12, 2023

From the New York Times bestselling author of EVERY DAY, this is a queer love story for the ages—told over the course of a couple’s first ten dates.When a blue-haired boy (Ryan) meets a pink-haired boy (Avery) at a dance—a queer prom—both feel an inexplicable but powerful connection. Follow them through their first ten dates as they bridge their initial shyness and fall in love—through snowstorms, groundings, meeting parents (Avery’s) and not (Ryan’s), cast parties, heartbreak, and every day and date in between.
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The Borrow a Boyfriend Club Hardcover Page Powars 9780593568583 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Sep 12, 2023

A feel-good, coming-of-age rom-com from debut author Page Powars that follows a trans teen who joins a boyfriend borrowing service masquerading as an Italian Club to prove that he’s one of the guys, especially to its frustratingly handsome leader.Noah Byrd is the perfect boy. At least, that’s what he needs to convince his new classmates of to prove his gender. His plan? Join the school’s illustrious (and secret) Borrow a Boyfriend Club, whose members rent themselves out for dates. Once he’s accepted among the bros, the “slip-ups” end.But Noah’s... + Read More
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Anne of Greenville Paperback Mariko Tamaki 9781368082846 $16.49 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 12, 2023

This is the story of how I became Anne of Greenville. It’s also the story of how I found my true true, and how I needed to maybe come to Greenville, of all places, to make that happen.In this modern reimagining of Anne of Green Gables, Anne is an ABBA-loving singer/actor/writer of disco-operas, queer, Japanese-American who longs to be understood for her artistic genius. Recently relocated to middle-of-nowhere Greenville and starting at a new school, Anne has a tendency to A) fall in love quickly, deeply, and effervescently and B) fly off the ha... + Read More
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Your Lonely Nights Are Over Hardcover Adam Sass 9780593526583 $26.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 12, 2023

Scream meets Clueless in this YA horror from Adam Sass in which two gay teen BFFs find their friendship tested when a serial killer starts targeting their school’s Queer Club.Dearie and Cole are inseparable, unlikeable, and (in bad luck for them) totally unbelievable.From the day they met, Dearie and Cole have been two against the world. But whenever something bad happens at Stone Grove High School, they get blamed. Why? They’re beautiful, flirtatious, dangerously clever queen bees, and they’re always ready to call out their fellow students. Bu... + Read More
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Where You Left Us Hardcover Rhiannon Wilde 9781623544232 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 12, 2023

This coming-of-age novel for fans of Becky Albertalli and Nina LaCour follows two sisters navigating mental health and relationships as they uncover their family’s mysterious past.Cinnamon and Scarlett are the Prince sisters, the youngest generation of the Mad Princes who earned their reputation in their seaside town when their Great Aunt Sadie went missing without a trace decades ago. Even with the shared history, the sisters can’t stand each other. While Scarlett has been away at school, Cinnamon has stayed to work and take care of their rock... + Read More
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Monstrous Paperback Jessica Lewis 9780593434819 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 12, 2023

Forced to spend her summer in her aunt’s strange small town, a teen girl discovers dark secrets hidden in the woods. From the author of Bad Witch Burning comes another pulse-pounding novel perfect for fans of Supernatural and Lovecraft Country.Don’t go outside past dark. Come straight home after church. And above all—never, ever, go into Red Wood.These are the rules Latavia’s aunt gives her when Latavia arrives in Sanctum, Alabama for the summer. Though, weird as they are, living in Sanctum does have its pros. Mainly, the cute girl who works at... + Read More
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The Meadows Hardcover Stephanie Oakes 9780593111482 $28.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 12, 2023

"A story of pain, injustice, love, resistance, and hope, this glorious book will lodge inside you and make you feel everything.” —Helena Fox, award-winning author of How It Feels to FloatA queer, YA Handmaid’s Tale meets Never Let Me Go about a dystopian society bent on relentless conformity, and the struggle of one girl to save herself and those she loves from a life of liesEveryone hopes for a letter—to attend the Estuary, the Glades, the Meadows. These are the special places where only the best and brightest go to burn even brighter.When Ele... + Read More
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Answers in the Pages Paperback David Levithan 9780593484715 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 05, 2023

A bold, timely novel about speaking up and coming out as parents lobby to ban a beloved book from the school curriculum by New York Times-bestselling author David Levithan.When Donovan left his copy of The Adventurers on the kitchen counter, he didn’t think his mom would read it—much less have a problem with it. It’s just an adventure novel about two characters trying to stop an evil genius…right?But soon the entire town is freaking out about whether the book’s main characters are gay, Donovan’s mom is trying to get the book removed from the sc... + Read More
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Cooking with Monsters (Book One): The Beginner's Guide to Culinary Combat Paperback Jordan Alsaqa 9781684059836 $22.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Sep 05, 2023

Fast-paced monster fights and burgeoning high school romances are both on the menu in this exciting young adult debut from Jordan Alsaqa and Vivian Truong.Hana Ozawa is the newest face at the Gourmand Academy of Culinary Combat, a school that will teach her how to fight monsters AND how to turn them into delicious meals. Hana is a natural, but so are her classmates, and she struggles to keep up—she’s gotta stand out, especially if she wants to impress the warrior chef who saved her life as a child. Throw in a crush on a formidable lady rival an... + Read More
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The Trouble with Robots Paperback Michelle Mohrweis 9781682636220 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 05, 2023

Evelyn strives for excellence. Allie couldn’t care less. Together, these polar opposites must work together if they have any hope of saving their school’s robotics program.Eighth-graders Evelyn and Allie are in trouble. Evelyn’s constant need for perfection has blown some fuses among her robotics teammates, and she’s worried nobody’s taking the upcoming competition seriously. Allie is new to school, and she’s had a history of short-circuiting on teachers and other kids. So when Allie is assigned to the robotics team as a last resort, all Evelyn... + Read More
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Aces Wild A Heist Paperback Amanda DeWitt 9781682636237 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 05, 2023

What happens in Vegas when an all-asexual online friend group attempts to break into a high-stakes gambling club? Shenanigans ensue.For fans of Alice Oseman and Casey McQuiston, a hilarious and heartfelt story that will captivate readers looking for found family and a heist.“A fast-paced, thrilling diversion.”—Kirkus ReviewsSome people join chess club, some people play football. Jack Shannon runs a secret blackjack ring in his private school’s basement. What else is the son of a Las Vegas casino mogul supposed to do?Everything starts falling ap... + Read More
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A Scatter of Light Paperback Malinda Lo 9780525555308 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 05, 2023

Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Malinda Lo returns to the Bay Area with another masterful coming-of-queer-age story, this time set against the backdrop of the first major Supreme Court decisions legalizing gay marriage. And almost sixty years after the end of Last Night at the Telegraph Club, Lo’s new novel also offers a glimpse into Lily and Kath’s lives since 1955.Aria Tang West was looking forward to a summer on Martha’s Vineyard with her best friends—one last round of sand and sun before college. But after a graduation p... + Read More
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The Spirit Bares Its Teeth Hardcover Andrew Joseph White 9781682636114 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Sep 05, 2023

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A blood-soaked and nauseating triumph that cuts like a scalpel and reads like your darkest nightmare.New York Times bestselling author Andrew Joseph White returns with the transgressive gothic horror of our time!Mors vincit omnia. Death conquers all.London, 1883. The Veil between the living and dead has thinned. Violet-eyed mediums commune with spirits under the watchful eye of the Royal Speaker Society, and sixteen-year-old trans, autistic Silas Bell would rather rip out his violet eyes than become an obedient... + Read More
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Abolition is Love Hardcover Ware Syrus Marcus 9781644212554 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 26, 2023

What can abolition mean for a child? How can it help them dream a different future for their community?In Abolition is Love, Amelie learns about collective care, mutual aid, and abolitionist ideas as they help their parents get ready for the annual Prisoners’ Justice Day. Amelie explores big concepts like love, justice, and care, and learns how we can build a different world together through the small choices we make every day. They learn to resolve a conflict with their cousin who plays differently than they do, they help their Papa plan a mor... + Read More
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Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred Hardcover Deborah Hopkinson 9780593480038 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Aug 15, 2023

This fresh, hilarious retelling of Cinderella—told by the mouse who will become Cinderella’s coach horse—has a girl-power ending, a celebration of inclusivity, illustrations by a Caldecott Medalist…and even an explanation of how fairy tale pumpkins got their name!If you thought you knew the fairy tale CINDERELLA, think again!Did you know that the fairy godmother was actually grouchy? Or that the rodent she transformed into the coach’s horse was named Fred? Or that Cinderella hid from the prince when he came looking for her with that uncomforta... + Read More
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How To Succeed in Witchcraft Paperback Aislinn Brophy 9780593354544 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 15, 2023

A talented witch competes for a prestigious scholarship at her cutthroat high school in this contemporary YA fantasy for fans of Never Have I Ever and Sabrina the Teen Witch. Now in paperback!Magically brilliant, academically perfect, chronically overcommitted—Shay Johnson has all the makings of a successful witch. As a junior at T.K. Anderson Magical Magnet School, she’s determined to win the Brockton Scholarship—her ticket into the university of her dreams. Her competition? Ana freaking Álvarez. The key to victory? Impressing Mr. B, drama tea... + Read More
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Forgive Me Not Hardcover Jennifer Baker 9780593406847 $26.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 15, 2023

In this searing indictment of the juvenile justice system, one teen in detention weighs what she is willing to endure for forgiveness.All it took was one night and one bad decision for fifteen-year-old Violetta Chen-Samuels’ life to go off the rails. After driving drunk and causing the accident that kills her little sister, Violetta is incarcerated. Under the juvenile justice system, her fate lies in the hands of those she’s wronged—her family. With their forgiveness, she could go home. But without it? Well . . .Denied their forgiveness, Violet... + Read More
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The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers Paperback Adam Sass 9780593464793 $17.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Aug 15, 2023

A charming YA rom-com perfect for fans of Red, White, and Royal Blue and What If It’s Us. Will Boy 100 be the One?Micah is rich, dreamy, and charming. As the “Prince of Chicago,”—the son of local celebrity sports radio host known as the King of Chicago—he has everything going for him. Unfortunately, he’s also the prince of imaginary meet-cutes, since he’s too nervous to actually ask boys out.Instead, Micah draws each crush to share on Instagram with a post about their imaginary dates. Ninety-nine “boyfriends” later, his account is hugely popula... + Read More
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The Last Girls Standing Hardcover Jennifer Dugan 9780593532072 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Aug 15, 2023

In this queer YA psychological thriller from the author of Some Girls Do, perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, the sole surviving counselors of a summer camp massacre search to uncover the truth of what happened that fateful night, but what they find out might just get them killed.“Shocking, captivating, and utterly chilling. A delicious thriller that will have you tearing through pages to get to the end, where you won’t be disappointed.” —Jessica Goodman, bestselling author of They Wish They Were UsSloan an... + Read More
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Series: SIR CALLIE Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston Paperback Esme Symes-Smith 9780593485804 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 08, 2023

In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. A thrilling middle-grade series opener that explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero.“These heroes come in all shapes and skills—I cheered for them throughout their exciting journey.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora PierceWhen their ex-hero dad is summoned back to the royal capital of Helston to train a hopeless crown prince,... + Read More
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Series: PAOLA SANTIAGO Rick Riordan Presents: Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows Paperback Tehlor Kay Mejia 9781368076944 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 01, 2023

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the conclusion to Tehlor Kay Mejia’s Paola Santiago trilogy with the biggest foe yet: the Bogeyman.After defeating two fearsome ghosts, Paola Santiago is determined to rescue her friend Dante, who has been imprisoned by some unknown force. Relying on her wits, training from the Ninos de la Luz, and the support of her best friend, Emma, Pao makes it into the void. Once there she must face down not just one but two enemies: El Cucuy, the bogeyman…and someone even scarier who looks a lot like Pao herself.T... + Read More
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The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet Hardcover Jake Maia Arlow 9780593112960 $24.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Aug 01, 2023

A hilariously honest book about surviving middle school while navigating a chronic illness from the Stonewall Honor-winning author of Almost Flying.Twelve-year-old Al Schneider is too scared to talk about the two biggest things in her life:1. Her stomach hurts all the time and she has no idea why.2. She’s almost definitely 100% sure she likes girls.So she holds it in…until she can’t. After nearly having an accident of the lavatorial variety in gym class, Al finds herself getting a colonoscopy and an answer—she has Crohn’s disease.But rather tha... + Read More
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Almost Flying Paperback Jake Maia Arlow 9780593112946 $12.49 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Aug 01, 2023

In this Stonewall Honor book, a week-long amusement park road trip becomes a true roller coaster of emotion when Dalia realizes she has more-than-friend feelings for her new bestie."Dalia’s journey to self-discovery is refreshingly honest, and this entire cast of characters will steal your heart.” – Maulik Pancholy, actor and Stonewall Honor-winning author of The Best At ItWould-be amusement park aficionado Dalia only has two items on her summer bucket list: (1) finally ride a roller coaster and (2) figure out how to make a new best friend. Bu... + Read More
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Raising the Horseman Paperback Serena Valentino 9781368076609 $14.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 01, 2023

From the New York Times best-selling author of Disney’s Villains series comes a ghostly new stand-alone novel that reimagines The Legend of Sleepy Hollow through the eyes of a modern teen.The two-hundredth anniversary of the Headless Horseman’s legendary haunting of Sleepy Hollow is approaching, but Kat van Tassel wants nothing to do with the town’s superstitious celebrations. As a descendant of the original Katrina van Tassel, Kat knows she’s expected to fulfill her ancestor’s legacy by someday marrying her longtime boyfriend and running the p... + Read More
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The Narrow Hardcover Kate Alice Marshall 9780593405147 $26.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 01, 2023

A deliciously terrifying novel about a ghost who uncovers a teen girl’s best kept secrets while haunting her boarding school, perfect for fans of Lost in the Never Woods and The Haunting of Bly Manor.Everyone has heard the story of the Narrow. The river that runs behind the Atwood School is only a few feet across and seemingly placid, but beneath the surface, the waters are deep and vicious. It’s said that no one who has fallen in has ever survived.Eden White knows that isn’t true. Six years ago, she saw Delphine Fournier fall into the Narrow—a... + Read More
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Series: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER PREQU The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) Hardcover Ashley Poston 9781368075459 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12 Aug 01, 2023

Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan-favorite and LGBTQIA+ icon Tara Maclay gets the main character treatment in this YA prequel full of ’90s nostalgia, mysterious murders, and a star-crossed romance, written by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Ashley Poston.Tara Maclay isn’t thrilled to be starting her senior year of high school in a new town. But if she can just keep her head down, then maybe she can make it through this year in Hellborne, Vermont without the town living up to its name.Of course, her plan falls apart immediately, as d... + Read More
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Series: WHERE IN THE GARDEN? Miguel's Community Garden Paperback JaNay Brown-Wood 9781682635940 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jul 25, 2023

Miguel searches for sunflowers in his community garden in this vibrant exploration of growing food and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? series. Miguel is throwing a party at his community garden for all of his friends, and he needs help searching for sunflowers to complete the celebration. What do we know about sunflowers? They’re tall with petals and leaves—and, hold on, is that a sunflower? No, that’s an artichoke. Where, oh, where could those sunflowers be? Can you help Miguel find them in time for his party? The second title in... + Read More
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Series: ONE OF US IS LYING One of Us Is Back Hardcover Karen M. McManus 9780593485019 $26.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jul 25, 2023

The global phenomenon returns with the third book in the One of Us Is Lying series, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen M. McManus. When someone from the Bayview Four’s past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself—and the consequences are deadly. The third time’s a charm. It’s been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren’t killers. Then a new generation outwitted a vengeful copycat. Now the entire Bayview Crew is back home for th... + Read More
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Tuesday Is Daddy's Day Paperback Elliot Kreloff 9780823454594 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jul 11, 2023

A charming look at the many forms a happy family can take—whether she’s with Mommy at her house, or with Daddy and his partner Harry at their apartment, this little girl always knows she’s loved.The little girl in this story loves her busy routine. Some days Mommy picks her up at school and they walk to her house. Other days, she and Daddy take the bus to the apartment he shares with his partner. She has two rooms, two homes, and one big, loving family. (Even if both her parents make her eat broccoli—yuck!) But when Mommy comes to pick her up ... + Read More
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Stars, Hide Your Fires Hardcover Jessica Best 9781683693512 $24.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Jul 11, 2023

“A delightfully mischievous adventure full of intrigue, betrayal, and a touch of romance. Get ready to join your new favorite rebel crew.”—Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the SummerA wanted thief. A murdered emperor. A killer loose on the station. Knives Out goes sci-fi in this gripping YA mystery set in space.As an expert thief from a minor moon, Cass knows a good mark when she sees one. The emperor’s ball is her chance to steal a fortune for herself, her ailing father, and her scrappy crew of thieves and market vendors.Her plan is simple:1. ... + Read More
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Merry-Go-Round Paperback Sergio Rossi 9781506736594 $25.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 - 17 Jul 04, 2023

Life as a teenager is full of challenges and learning moments, from love triangles to missed appointments and beyond.Merry-Go-Round features the stories of a group of young people just trying to get through their day-to-day life, all while romance and simply growing up are throwing roadblocks along the way. Based on the Arthur Schnitzler play by the same name, this volume is a perfect encapsulation of growing up, and trying to figure everything out.
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Glitter Everywhere! Where it Came From, Where It's Found & Where It's Going Hardcover Chris Barton 9781623542528 $23.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Jun 27, 2023

Fans of How It’s Made will love this fresh, irreverent look at the science and story behind glitter.If you love glitter, this book is for you. If you hate glitter, this book is also for you.Everyone seems to have an opinion about glitter. But how much do you know about the tiny, shiny confetti? What makes glitter glitter? Why does it stick to everything? Who invented it? How is it made? Is glitter bad for the environment?Chris Barton’s informative wit and Chaaya Prabhat’s vibrant art make Glitter Everywhere sparkle as it covers the good, the ba... + Read More