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All the Days Past, All the Days to Come
by Mildred D. Taylor
A long-awaited conclusion to the story that began in the Newbery Medal-winning Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry finds young adult Cassie Logan searching for a sense of belonging before joining the Civil Rights Movement in 1960s Mississippi.
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| Reverie by Ryan La SalaWhat it’s about: After losing his memories of the past several weeks, Kane Montgomery has nothing but questions: How did he end up half-dead in the river? Why is reality being eroded by intricate dream worlds? And can he trust the Others, his three supposed friends who, like Kane, can alter those dreams?
Read it for: lavish, immersive fantasy worlds and a variety of complex LGBTQIA characters. |
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This Light Between Us
by Andrew Xia Fukuda
Two unlikely pen pals, a Japanese-American boy and a Jewish-French girl, exchange letters tracking their dreams, growing friendship and wrenching encounters with the realities of World War II. By the award-winning author of Crossing.
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| Just Breathe by Cammie McGovernStarring: popular, outgoing David, who tries to downplay his cystic fibrosis while waiting for a lung transplant; and quiet, depressed outsider Jamie, who strikes up an intense friendship with David while volunteering at the hospital.
For fans of: Rachael Lippincott’s Five Feet Apart and other books that use alternating perspectives to explore romance and freedom in the face of illness. |
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19 Love Songs
by David Levithan
A collection of short love stories by the best-selling author of Every Day was inspired by the author’s tradition of writing for his friends every Valentine’s Day and includes a story set in the world of Two Boys Kissing.
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| Strange Exit by Parker PeevyhouseWelcome to: Paracosm, a simulated world that’s both a haven and a prison for a group of teens stuck in stasis aboard a spaceship orbiting the remains of planet Earth.
What happens: With the ship breaking down and escape impossible until everyone exits the sim, 17-year-Lake must convince her fellow passengers to abandon Paracosm or face their impending doom.
Why you might like it: Twists and tensions build throughout this complicated and thoughtful science fiction story. |
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Loveboat, Taipei
by Abigail Hing Wen
In this romantic and fun-filled romp, Ever Wong's summer takes an unexpected turn. Gone is Chien Tan, the strict educational program in Taiwan that Ever was expecting. In its place, she finds Loveboat: a summer-long free-for-all where hookups abound, adults turn a blind eye, snake-blood sake flows abundantly, and the nightlife runs nonstop. But not every student is quite what they seem
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| Infinity Son by Adam SilveraWhat it’s about: NYC vlogger Brighton Rey dreams of joining the Spell Walkers, vigilantes who use their celestial magic to battle the specters, who steal their power from magical creatures. Yet it’s Brighton’s twin, Emil, who manifests phoenix-fire abilities, plunging both brothers into an epic conflict for control of the city.
Book buzz: The first fantasy by popular author Adam Silvera, this series-starter delivers all the intriguing ideas, diverse characters, and gripping emotions his fans expect, alongside cinematic action. |
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One of Us Is Next : The Sequel to One of Us Is Lying
by Karen M. McManus
A sequel to the best-selling One of Us Is Lying finds the Bayview friends targeted by an anonymous adversary who uses an increasingly dangerous truth-or-dare app to keep the late Simon’s gossip legacy alive.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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