Teen Scene
March 2026

Recent Releases
Call of the Dragon
by Natasha Bowen

When the corrupt king of Kwa offends the dragon gods, they revoke their blessings, allowing malicious shadow spirits to threaten the land. Now Moremi, her crush Nox, and her bully Zaye must locate the gods and reestablish their protection.
Few Blue Skies
by Carolina Ixta

Megacorporation Selva is allegedly responsible for the air pollution that's making Paloma’s father ill. When Paloma’s ex-boyfriend Julio unexpectedly invites her to collaborate on a research project about the pollution, her rekindled feelings throw her life into even more upheaval. 
Queen of Faces
by Petra Lord

In Caimor, a person’s consciousness can be transferred into a fabricated body, effectively evading death. When Annabelle is caught trying to steal a body for herself, she must choose between dying and becoming an assassin for people trying to quash rebellion. 
Oxford Blood by Rachael Davis Featherstone
Oxford Blood
by Rachael Davis Featherstone

Eva’s dream of attending Oxford University’s Beecham College quickly sours when her friend and fellow candidate George turns up dead during interview week. Now it's up to her to solve his murder--before she becomes the next victim.
This Ain't Our First Rodeo by Liara Tamani
This Ain't Our First Rodeo
by Liara Tamani

After their dreamy first encounter at the Houston Rodeo three years earlier, Shawn and Josie's second chance at love is anything but easy. Can they save Josie’s family land? Will Shawn’s stepfather be the ranch’s ruin? Or will one wrong move cost them everything?
Love Goes Viral by Alexander Berman
Love Goes Viral
by Alexander Berman

When Love Thompson suddenly loses her followers and sponsorships, she takes the blame for her influencer boyfriend's mistake and needs a new image. Love fakes a relationship with Austin Grey, a homegrown boy from her past. Will they be willing to take a chance on something real? 
According to Plan by Christen Randall
According to Plan
by Christen Randall

Being editor of the school's literary magazine was part of high school senior Mal's plan to escape their small town where they've never fit in. But when budget cuts shut down the magazine, Mal discovers that working on a zine with Emerson could be just where they belong.
Graphic Novel Round-Up
Pearl
by Sherri L. Smith; illustrated by Christine Norrie

When Japanese American teen Amy’s great-grandmother falls ill, she travels from Hawaii to Hiroshima, Japan to tend to her. But after Pearl Harbor is bombed, Amy is forced to stay and become a translator for the Japanese army. 
Ash's Cabin
by Jen Wang

Ash told their parents they wanted one last trip to their late grandfather’s ranch before it was sold. They didn’t say they planned to find their grandfather’s secret cabin, settle in, and stay in the California wilderness forever. 
Lunar New Year Love Story
by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham

Hoping to break her family’s curse, Valentina bargains with the spirit of Saint Valentine to find love within the year. Now she’s off to investigate that spark she felt with a lion dancer at the Lunar New Year celebration.
Ghost Roast by Shawneé Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs; illustrated by Emily Cannon
Ghost Roast
by Shawneé Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs; illustrated by Emily Cannon
 
Fifteen-year-old Chelsea, daughter of a paranormal specialist, risks her hard-won popularity and more when she is drawn into a paranormal romance after discovering her own ability to communicate with ghosts.
Hovergirls by Geneva Bowers
Hovergirls
by Geneva Bowers

Cousins Jalissa and Kim Vasquez move to the city of Los Aguaceros together with their eyes on fame. When a curious incident on the beach leaves them with supernatural powers and monster villains to fight, Kim decides that their new powers are the perfect way to become famous.
Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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100 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia 30080
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