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Asking For a Friend by Ronnie RileyWhen socially anxious Eden lies to their mom about befriending classmates (none of whom they've ever spoken to), they almost get away with it...until their mom invites Eden's "friends" to their birthday party. Now, Eden must learn to really bond with the group--and also decide when to be honest with their newfound friends. TEEN REALISTIC RILEY RONNIE |
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As Reese's dad's opioid addiction worsens, he and his mom move to a trailer where Reese is furious with his mom, scared for his dad, and terrified that his friends will find out. Upon meeting Meg and Charlie, Reese feels less alone handling circumstances beyond his control. TEEN REALISTIC COCHRAN JOHN |
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As Jack grieves the loss of his foster brother, Joseph, his cross-country coach pairs him with Jay, a star athlete who once bullied Joseph and carries grief of his own after the loss of his cousin, Maddie. While a tentative friendship blooms, Jack must cope with a devastating challenge: the potential of losing custody of Joseph's three-year-old daughter, Jupiter. TEEN REALISTIC SCHMIDT GARY |
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The Glass Girl by Kathleen GlasgowThe only thing that dulls the pressure in Bella's life, from loved ones' expectations to the loss of her grandmother, is alcohol. When Bella wakes up hospitalized, it's time to face reality. And for Bella, reality means rehab. TEEN REALISTIC GLASGOW KATHLEEN |
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Not About a Boy by Myah HollisMel, now sober and placed in a foster family among Manhattan's elite, has one last chance at adoption before aging out of the system. As the anniversary of the worst day of her life approaches, Mel must cope with a new relationship, contact from her estranged sister, and weathering the rising tides of grief and depression or risk losing herself and those she loves. TEEN REALISTIC HOLLIS MYAH |
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Sync by Ellen HopkinsTwins Storm and Lake have always been in perfect sync, having survived the worst a parent could do and navigating the foster care system--sometimes together, sometimes apart. In a series of unsent letters, the twins--one incarcerated and one on the streets--fight their way back to each other. TEEN REALISTIC HOPKINS ELLEN |
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When Della's mother went to prison and her mother's boyfriend committed a terrible act, Della could depend on her older sister, Suki--but when Suki attempts suicide, it's clear that she's struggling more than she lets on.
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Focused by Alyson GerberClea has trouble focusing--and other kids at school are starting to notice. When Clea is diagnosed with ADHD, she is guided through challenges by her love of playing chess. TEEN REALISTIC GERBER ALYSON |
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Lily and Dunkin by Donna GephartWhen Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy struggling with bipolar disorder, meet one summer morning, their lives forever change. TEEN REALISTIC GEPHART DONNA |
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Jake volunteers at a nursing home because he likes helping people. He also likes avoiding people his own age, the cruelty of mirrors, and food. The less Jake eats, the bigger he feels; how long can he punish himself before he truly disappears?
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Simon Sort of Says by Erin BowTwo years after being the only survivor of a school shooting, Simon escapes his unwanted fame by moving to the only place in America where the internet is banned--a zone where astronomers listen for signs of life in space. There, Simon can finally spin his own story with the help of a new friend. TEEN REALISTIC BOW ERIN |
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As her parents' marriage crumbles and her depression worsens, Finley escapes by writing about a magical world. Upon moving in with her grandparents, Finley discovers that her fantasy has mysteriously come to life in the endless woods--and she must save the world in order to save herself. TEEN REALISTIC LEGRAND CLAIRE |
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After being placed in foster care, Brian's anxiety spirals into panic attacks. Ezra, his basketball teammate, wants to help--but fears that being too nice will reveal his crush on Brian. If they can be brave, they might find the best in themselves--and each other. TEEN REALISTIC LUCAS CHAD |
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All the Bright Places by Jennifer NivenFinch is fascinated by death--but each day, he finds something to keep him here. Violet yearns to escape her small town and the grief of losing her sister. When they meet on the ledge of the school's bell tower, they begin an unlikely friendship with a desire to heal and save one another. TEEN REALISTIC NIVEN JENNIFER |
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The Art of Insanity by Christine WebbNatalie has been selected to present her artwork at a prestigious show and notices a boy who makes her heart leap. Beneath the pressure, her plan to self-treat her recently diagnosed bipolar disorder begins to unravel, along with the perfect facade she's painted for her classmates. TEEN REALISTIC WEBB CHRISTINE |
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The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X. R. PanLeigh is certain about one thing: When her mother died by suicide, she turned into a bird. When Leigh travels to Taiwan to meet her grandparents, she uncovers family secrets and struggles to reconcile the truth about how her mom's life ended. TEEN REALISTIC PAN EMILY |
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Challenger Deep by Neal ShustermanWhile Caden pretends to join the school track team, he spends his days walking for miles, lost in thought--in his mind, he's the designated artist on a ship headed to the deepest point on earth: Challenger Deep. As Caden struggles with schizophrenia, his friends begin to notice his increasingly unbalanced behavior. TEEN REALISTIC SHUSTERMAN NEAL |
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Chaos Theory by Nic StoneShelbi is determined to hide her mental health diagnosis from her classmates at Windward Academy. Andy has had far too much to drink--again. When Shelbi sees Andy at his lowest, their connection has them seeing stars--but the closer they get, the more the past threatens to pull their universes apart. TEEN ROMANCE STONE NIC |
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Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib KhorramDarius knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones--and he's sure that he'll struggle to fit in in Iran like he does at home, especially after trying to explain his antidepressant medication to his grandparents. When he meets Sohrab, the boy next door, everything changes, and Darius has never felt more like himself. TEEN REALISTIC KHORRAM ADIB |
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Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland StoneSamantha hides the severity of her OCD while questioning her every move and pretending to agree with her judgmental clique of popular friends. After secretly befriending a less stylish classmate, Sam is introduced to the tight-knit misfits of Poet's Corner, where she feels more "normal" than ever--until she finds a new reason to question her sanity.TEEN REALISTIC STONE TAMARA |
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Finding Audrey by Sophie KinsellaAudrey's anxiety disorder is disrupting her life, though she makes slow and steady progress with Dr. Sarah. After meeting her brother's friend Linus, their immediate connection and budding romance both helps and challenges her progress. TEEN ROMANCE KINSELLA SOPHIE |
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History is All You Left Me by Adam SilveraWhen Griffin's ex-boyfriend Theo dies in a drowning accident, he loses himself to obsessive compulsions and destructive choices. The only person who truly understands his heartache is Theo's most recent boyfriend, Jackson. As the boys open up to each other, Griffin must confront his heartbreaking history to rebuild his future. TEEN REALISTIC SILVERA ADAM |
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Hold Still by Nina LaCourWhen Caitlin's best friend Ingrid died by suicide, she didn't leave a note--instead, she left a journal hidden beneath Caitlin's bed. As Caitlin navigates powerful feelings of grief and guilt, she emerges from her darkest days with the help of friends and first love. TEEN REALISTIC LACOUR NINA |
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Impulse by Ellen HopkinsThree lives each lead to the same destination: Aspen Springs, a psychiatric hospital for those who have attempted suicide. Vanessa's secrets lead her to self-harm. Tony's painful childhood fuels his addiction to pills. Conner, though outwardly perfect, battles with his parents and himself. With each other's help, they fight for a second chance at a better life. TEEN REALISTIC HOPKINS ELLEN |
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Our Shouts Echo by Jade AdiaNiarah spends her first summer in LA building a doomsday bunker, staying afloat amidst waves of anxiety with her new mantra: Be prepared. But she wasn't prepared for Mac's disarmingly cute face or infectious optimism. In a world where the worst feels inevitable, can she confront demons past and present and find a hopeful future? TEEN ROMANCE ADIA JADE |
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Reality Boy by A. S. KingGerald started feeling angry the day his mother invited a reality TV crew into his five-year-old life. As a teen, he's still haunted by his rage-filled youth, and finds himself dumped in the special education room at school. Gerald must learn to break free from his anger and create possibilities he never knew he deserved. TEEN REALISTIC KING A.S. |
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Shut Up, This is Serious by Carolina IxtaBelén is weighted by a seemingly unshakable depression. Her father left her family and her best friend, Leti, is pregnant. While hanging out with an older guy and cutting a lot of classes, Belén realizes distractions are temporary--and is forced to figure out what future is there for girls like her in East Oakland. TEEN REALISTIC IXTA CAROLINA |
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Wintergirls by Laurie Halse AndersonLia and Cassie are best friends and competitors in a deadly contest to see who can be the thinnest. When Cassie suffers the ultimate loss--her life--Lia is haunted by her friend's memory and racked with guilt. Lia navigates a painful path to recovery and must hold onto the most important thing of all: hope. TEEN REALISTIC ANDERSON LAURIE |
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National Mental Health Resources
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Local Mental Health Resources
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Longwood Public Library800 Middle Country RoadMiddle Island, New York 11953
(631) 924-6400
longwoodlibrary.org |
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