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Teen & Tween Scene February and March 2026 |
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Phenomenal Moments: Revealing the Hidden Science Around Us
by Felice Frankel
Visual learners rejoice! A world-renowned photographer imagines the intersection of art, science, and the ordinary-extraordinary world around us in a stunning work of interactive nonfiction. Enlisting readers to be the scientist through vivid fine-art photographs, internationally acclaimed science photographer Felice Frankel zooms in and out on beautiful and brilliant moments all around us to reveal the chemical, natural, or physical processes--from viscosity and venation to chlorophyll and capillary action--behind scientific phenomena.
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Better in Black: Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance
by Cassandra Clare
THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favorite couples from her #1 New York Times bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles--one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger.
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The House Saphir
by Marissa Meyer
The Queen of Fairytale Retellings is back! #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer weaves the tale of Bluebeard as it's never been told before. This is a thrilling romantasy and murder mystery, perfect for fans Meyer's Cinder and Heartless.
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Brewed with Love
by Shelly Page
A cozy sapphic romantasy about a teen witch trying to keep her family's apothecary up and running, with a little help from her ex-best friend--and first crush. Brewed with Love will charm readers with its magic potions, quirky town, sweet romance, and witchy vibes. --F.T. Lukens, New York Times bestselling author of Otherworldly Plant witch Sage Bishop intends to run her family's apothecary one day. The doors just have to stay open until she can take over from her nana. That's why she spends all her time perfecting a tonic that'll put Bishop Brews on the map. She certainly doesn't need their latest hire--and her ex-best friend--Ximena Reyes causing any distractions. Alas, at the first sight of Ximena's cheeky smile, Sage flees the shop, allowing someone to break into Bishop Brews and steal the tonic she's been tinkering with, one that wipes their high school cheer captain's memory. With Bishop Brews now at risk of being shut down, Sage reluctantly partners with Ximena to find the culprit. As the mystery deepens, so do pesky old feelings. Their first kiss and Ximena's subsequent ghosting keep replaying in Sage's mind. Will she be able to resist Ximena's charm, or will she let it work its magic for a second chance at love?
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Imposter
by Cait Levin
When high school sophomore Cameron Goldberg finally gets the chance to take a computer science elective and then join the competitive RoboSub team, she must learn how to battle her imposter syndrome and let her talents shine.
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Bad Influence
by Claire Ahn
Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Goh is juggling two very different personas: the dutiful Korean daughter, and the hustling NYC fashion influencer st friend Steven scoffs at her ambition, but she secretly hopes that her posts will help financially support her struggling family. Then one night, after posting about a racist experience she had at an influencer event, Charlotte finds herself going viral and garnering the fame she's always craved. And as much as she doesn't want her newfound popularity to change her, she can't help but be swept away by the exciting perks: chic new friends, the attention of one of Hollywood's hottest heartthrobs, and a slew of companies clamoring to sponsor her. But as she falls deeper into the influencer world, she finds that she may have to sacrifice more than she bargained for--including her unexpected new feelings for Steven. Will Charlotte be able to stay true to herself, or will she lose the things that are most important to her?--Provided by publisher.
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Love on Paper
by Danielle Parker
Seventeen-year-old Macy, daughter of renowned authors, seeks to establish her own voice at a prestigious writing retreat, only to be paired with Caleb Bernard, the son of her family's longtime rival, and the two navigate a blossoming romance and untangle their complicated family legacies.
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I Can't Even Think Straight
by Dean Atta
In this emotional novel in verse by the Stonewall Award-winning author of The Black Flamingo, a queer biracial teen confronts issues of race, privilege, class, and sexuality on his journey to falling in love.Kai knows who he is to others: The good grandson, the reliable best friend, the romantic backup. But he doesn't quite know who he is to himself.Kai wants to come out at school, but his best friend there, Matt, stays closeted for fear of getting kicked out by his conservative parents--and wants Kai to do the same. Kai unhappily agrees, but when a rumor goes around that Kai and Matt are dating, Matt starts acting differently anyway.Kai's other best friend, Vass, is proudly nonbinary and thinks Matt is a negative influence--though maybe that's just their crush on Kai talking. Kai has always turned to writing to express his emotions, but when his on-page emotions erupt into the real world, he might just be putting the delicate balance of his life at risk.Told with Dean Atta's signature lyricism and candor, this deeply feeling story explores the complexities of crushes, navigating identity, and coming out.
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All Better Now
by Neal Shusterman
An Instant New York Times Bestseller From New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman comes a thought-provoking and grimly enjoyable (Kirkus Reviews) epic biological thriller (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about a world where happiness is contagious but the risks of catching it may be just as dangerous as the cure. A deadly and unprecedented virus is spreading. But those who survive it experience long-term effects no one has ever seen before: utter contentment. Soon after infection, people find the stress, depression, greed, and other negative feelings that used to weigh them down are gone. More and more people begin to revel in the mass unburdening. But not everyone. People in power--who depend on malcontents and prey on the insecure to sell their products, and convince others they need more, new, faster, better everything--know this new state of being is bad for business. Surely, without anger or jealousy as motivators, productivity will grind to a halt and the world will be thrown into chaos. Campaigns start up to convince people that being eternally happy is dangerous. The race to find a vaccine begins. Meanwhile, a growing movement of Recoverees plans ways to spread the virus as fast as they can, in the name of saving the world. It's nearly impossible to determine the truth when everyone with a platform is pushing their agenda. Three teens from very different backgrounds who've had their lives upended in very different ways find themselves at the center of a power play that could change humanity forever.
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He's So Possessed with Me
by Corey Liu
A boy must save his best friend from a demon that wants to steal his heart--literally.
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Always Raining Here: A Graphic Novel
by Hazel And Bell
The stand alone adaptation of the popular webcomic by the same name about the down-to-earth courtship between two gay teenagers as they fumble with high school, parental expectations, their dreams, and each other. Carter is an impulsive, fun-loving, extremely gay teen on a mission to finally hook up with any cute, single guy who will have him. Unfortunately, his options are slim. Enter recently-single Adrian, Carter's very cute, hardworking, and stressed-out target who rebuffs all of his clumsy seduction techniques. Adrian initially plays along but slams on the brakes when he realizes he is still in love with his ex. After a messy, uninhibited night at a house party that results in Carter helping both Adrian and his best friend Maria--the two boys form a tentative friendship. As their friendship progresses through countless hangouts and a few too many pizza slices, the two become integral to one another. But can their vague relationship survive their first official hookup, Adrian's self-destructiveness, and a big fight that threatens any chance of either confessing?
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Miles Morales: Spider-Man/Deadpool - Pools of Blood
by Cody Ziglar
Deadpool and Spider-Man have teamed up time and again...but that was Peter Parker. This, time it's Miles Morales that Deadpool gets tangled with, as two of Marvel's silver-screen icons clash on the comic-book page! Deadpool & Daughter embark on their first major assignment: to take out Spider-Man! It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it. Or at least they do if they want to get paid. But Wade and Ellie Wilson have gone too far this time: They've messed with the wrong web-head! And Miles Morales is not just going to lie down -- he's going to go out swinging! It's Spidey vs. the Deadpools -- and even if Miles can survive a battle with two murderous Mercs, he'll have to face the terrifying threat pulling all these strings! COLLECTING: Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022) 30-31, Deadpool (2024) 11-12, Miles Morales: Spider-Man Annual (2024) 1 (D story)
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A Bite of Pepper
by Balazs Lorinczi
Pepper Mint might be born a vampire, but she's pretty much your average teenager who loves skateboarding and her dog. What she doesn't love is her mother's continuous efforts to find her a vampire bride so that she can become fully immortal. Then Pepper meets Ana--she's a charming art student, a part-time waitress...and interested in Pepper. Ana's presence changes everything, especially when she uses Pepper for the inspiration behind her art. But the two girls' instant chemistry seems to provide the perfect opportunity for Pepper to finally commit to becoming the immortal creature of the night her mother desperately wants her to be. Between the pressure from her mom and her inability to figure out whether Ana likes Pepper for herself or her aesthetic, it feels like everyone just wants a bite of Pepper. And with all these looming questions, will Pepper be ready to take the biggest bite of her life, committing to an unchanging immortality?
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Girl Crush, Vol. 3
by Midori Tayama
In the super-competitive world of K-pop idol trainees, perfection isn't enough. You've got to have heart! Tenka Momose was a quiet and withdrawn child, but before long she realized that the most effective way to protect herself wasn't hiding from other kids--it was being the best at everything! After years of armoring herself with excellence, Tenka lives safely atop her cool-girl pedestal, admired and idolized by everyone. But her flawless composure is suddenly shaken by a very average schoolmate's impressively big dreams. At first Tenka is scornful of Erian Sato's ambition to become a K-pop idol, but the other girl's passion is so irresistible that Tenka soon finds herself with idol dreams of her own! Tenka, Jiwoo, and their new competitor and colleague Minchae have been accepted as trainees for LJH's special project. But getting that coveted spot at an agency is only the beginning--now Tenka and her friendly rivals need to earn the right to stay in the program. Can Tenka's hard-won confidence survive the overwhelming skill of the senior trainees and the stress of choosing the perfect song for her first big evaluation?
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We Could Be Magic
by Marissa Meyer
A swoon-worthy young adult graphic novel about a girl's summer job at a theme park from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer.
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