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Banned together : our fight for readers' rights
by Ashley Hope Pâerez
A collection of fiction, memoir, poetry, graphic narratives, essays and other genres explores book bans through various lenses and empowers teens to fight back, in an anthology featuring the voices of 15 diverse award-winning authors and illustrators. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Under the Same Stars
by Libba Bray
Three groups of teens -- in the 1940s, 1980s, and 2020 -- are connected by the mysterious disappearance of two girls. This intricately plotted novel about hope and social movements paints evocative portraits of life in Nazi Germany, the 1980s West Berlin queer punk scene, and COVID lockdown in New York City.
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| Hangry Hearts by Jennifer ChenFive years ago, the Hur and Wu families ended their friendship in a huge fight, making Randall and Julie mortal enemies. When a school project pushes them back together, they disregard the family feud and date in secret. Read-alikes: Alexis Castellanos’ Guava and Grudges; Talia Hibbert’s Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute. |
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We Are Villains
by Kacen Callender
Milo, a scholarship student at Yates Academy, returns to campus after the death of his best friend. When Liam, king of Yates, hires Milo to identify who’s accusing him of murder, secrets are bound to come out. This twisty thriller will draw fans of dark academia and morally gray characters.
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Ariel Crashes a Train
by Olivia A. Cole
If Ariel doesn't complete her tapping, counting, and chanting rituals, the violent "crocodile" in her mind might take over. Thankfully, Ariel’s older sister Mandy recognizes these behaviors as symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. This compassionate novel in verse traces an honest journey to self-acceptance.
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| Artifice by Sharon CameronTo keep her family afloat during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, Isa sells a forged Rembrandt to the Nazis, pulling her into dangerous work smuggling Jewish babies to safety and forging more art. This immersive historical thriller is ideal for fans of Ruta Sepetys and Elizabeth Wein. |
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| Wings in the Wild by Margarita EngleSoleida flees Cuba alone when her parents are arrested for their artistic expression. In Costa Rica, she meets Daniel, a Cuban American boy escaping California’s wildfires and helping refugees. Together, they work to protect both artistic freedom and the environment. Read-alikes: K.X. Song’s An Echo in the City; Laura Taylor Namey’s With Love, Echo Park. |
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| The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee by Ellen OhWhile grappling with her family’s narrow vision for her future, Mina draws a webcomic inspired by K-dramas and superheroes. When a freak storm sends her into her own webcomic, she must defeat the villain she created and return to reality. This novel grounds its high-drama plot in sincere emotional growth. |
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| A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. OlsonMyra is a Prodigy, able to heal people through portrait painting. Desperate for the money she would earn for bringing the governor’s son back from the dead, she puts herself in the path of a murderer. Read-alikes: Margaret Robinson’s An Enchantment of Ravens; Renee Ahdieh’s The Beautiful. |
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| Bunt! Striking Out on Financial Aid by Ngozi Ukazu & Mad RupertWhen Molly discovers her scholarship to her dream art school has fallen through, she assembles a ragtag softball team in hopes of getting an athletic scholarship instead. Fans of author Ngozi Ukazu’s popular Check, Please! series are sure to enjoy this heartfelt graphic novel. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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