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| There Is A Door in This Darkness by Kristin CashoreAs if the year 2020’s widespread chaos wasn’t enough, Wilhelmina is also seeing strange visions. When she learns her friend James shares these wondrous experiences, the two unravel the magical clues and make sense of the message. This character-driven work of magical realism explores grief and healing. |
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Reckless
by Lauren Roberts
After killing the King and kickstarting the Resistance, Ordinary-born Paedyn is on the run from the boy she loves?—?Kai, an Enforcer for the new King?—?who has vowed to bring her to justice as the battle between duty and desire turns deadly. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Moonstorm by Yoon Ha LeeAlthough an Imperial attack left Hwajin orphaned, she wants to pilot the giant humanoid robots that destroyed her home. Can she adopt the empire’s required conformity, or will her rebel upbringing prevail? This thrilling space opera will draw fans of action-packed space battles and sharp social commentary. |
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| The Deep Dark by Molly Knox OstertagMagdalena’s routine involves caring for her grandmother, working at a diner, and making blood sacrifices to appease the monster in her basement. The romance blossoming between Magdalena and her childhood friend Nessa makes Magdalena’s deadly secret increasingly hard to keep. Read-alikes: Bones Leopard’s Save Yourself!; Rebecca Mahoney’s The Memory Eater. |
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| Louder Than Words by Ashley Woodfolk and Lexi UnderwoodJordyn is starting fresh at Edgewood High after being expelled from the elite Hartwell Academy. When the gossipy Tomcat Tea podcast targets her, she takes on the anonymous bullies behind it and proves to herself that she has changed for the better. Read-alikes: Dhonielle Clayton’s The Rumor Game; Joya Goffney’s Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry. |
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Unbroken : an Olympian's journey from airman to castaway to captive
by Laura Hillenbrand
A captivating young adult edition of the award-winning #1 New York Times best-seller documents the inspirational true story of how Louis Zamperini, a juvenile delinquent-turned-Olympic athlete and World War II pilot, crashed into the ocean and survived for weeks on a life raft only to become a prisoner of war. Includes more than 100 photographs and an exclusive interview with Louis Zamperini. Simultaneous eBook. Movie tie-in.
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The Olympics encyclopedia for kids
by Chrèos McDougall
This encyclopedia highlights more than 40 Olympic sports. Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about the basics of each competition, its origin, how it has changed throughout the years, and the icons in each sport. In addition, this book provides information about the Paralympics. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards
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| Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football team by Steve SheinkinLaunched by his football skills at the Carlisle Indian School, multi-sport athlete Jim Thorpe became the first Native American (Sac and Fox Nation) to medal for the the United States at the 1912 Olympics. Despite his talent, Thorpe was confronted by racism at every turn in his career. Edge-of-your-seat sports action jostles with an unforgiving look at American history in this biography. |
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| Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, and Dawud AnyabwileOn the podium at the 1968 Summer Olympics, gold medalist Tommie Smith and bronze medalist John Carlos raised their fists in protest of racial injustice in the United States. In this compelling graphic memoir, author Tommie Smith shares his story of courage and determination, from facing racism as a child to the repercussions from his iconic act of protest. |
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Yusra swims
by Julie Abery
"A biography in rhyme relates the story of Olympic swimmer and Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini"
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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