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| Holloway by Elana K. ArnoldIn August 2021, Nora, an autistic Jewish teen, travels to France with the remains of her mother, who died of COVID-19. There, Nora time travels to 1946, where she begins to understand the connections between the post-World War II era and contemporary times. This poignant novel explores complex family dynamics. |
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| Change of Plans by Sarah DessenFinley’s annual visit with her mom unexpectedly turns into a stay at a lake house with estranged family members. As Finley gets a job, makes new friends, and bonds with new-to-her family, she finds her whole outlook shifting. Fans of author Sarah Dessen’s big-hearted novels will appreciate this moving story. |
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| As I Dream of You by Jennifer Lee and LeUyen PhamSam and Franny share an all-encompassing love, until an untimely death drives them apart. Although they know the tragic myth of Orpheus and Euridyce, they meet on the astral plane and pit the power of their love against death itself. Read-alikes: R.M. Romero’s Death’s Country; Dani Diaz’ Dreamover. |
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| The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America by David LevithanIn the 1980s and 1990s, the AIDS epidemic tore through the United States, creating an atmosphere of fear and subjecting victims to stigma and discrimination. Drawn from a variety of primary sources, this powerful nonfiction work chronicles the history of the epidemic and traces the work of prominent activist groups.
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| Shards of Silence by Brian Lee YoungA scholarship to an elite boarding school is a huge opportunity for Derrick, who grew up in Navajo Nation. While rocked by culture shock and academic pressure, he learns more about his beloved great-grandmother’s experience at a brutal residential school. This authentic coming-of-age story traces an engaging search for truth.
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| Titan of the Stars by E.K. JohnstonCeleste and Dominic have opposing views about their voyage aboard a luxury spaceship. When the alien species on display are purposefully released among the passengers, these unlikely friends must fight for survival. This high-stakes novel reimagines the Titanic’s story of power and privilege with a science fiction/horror twist.
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Young World by Soman ChainaniAmerica is on the brink of collapse, and the youth have lost all faith in their leaders. As a pivotal election approaches, Benton Young, a high school senior trying to impress a girl, impulsively uploads a video, daring everyone to interfere with the vote and write him in for President. The video explodes online, igniting election chaos and a national revolt, until the Supreme Court intervenes to put Benton in the White House. Galvanized by Benton's rise, more global youth take to the streets, and more governments fall, until eight of the world's most powerful nations are led by teenagers. When these young leaders convene at their first summit in Sweden, they face the monumental task of setting a new course for history. But the first night, their unity is shattered when a leader is murdered in cold blood . . . and Benton is the only suspect. Hunted by enemies young and old, he must untangle a deadly web of secrets, betrayal, and power plays--while the future of the world hangs in the balance. With globe-spanning action, stunning twists, and an electric new brand of storytelling, Young World is a heart-stopping thriller that asks: What happens when the future really does belong to the young?
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Most Likely to Murder
by Lish McBride
When someone replaces yearbook superlatives with forecasts of student deaths and then begins fulfilling the predictions, high school seniors Rick and Teeny must find the killer before they are next-- Provided by publisher.
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| The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton SmithHoping to repair her family’s reputation, Ivy eagerly joins the competition for the hand of Prince Bram, son of the immortal fae Queen. But then she falls for the wrong prince...and finds herself at the center of a coup. This fast-paced duology opener infuses Victorian England with fae magic. |
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Rolls and Rivalry
by Kristy Boyce
Roll the dice, strike up the band, and get ready for a swoon-worthy summer A charming gaming romance that blends the magic of D&D with the camaraderie of band camp--from the bestselling author of Dating and Dragons Questing for love . . . Hazel Buchanan has her senior year mapped out: Win respect as color guard captain, kick off her first D&D campaign, and steer clear of distractions. But her plan takes a critical hit when Max--her former best friend and longtime crush--returns to town with drumsticks in hand and an unexplained chip on his shoulder. Hazel and Max can't help bickering every time they're together, and thanks to meddling parents, he's invading her D&D game too. As Dungeon Master, she's ready to shut him down, but D&D has a way of bringing people together like nothing else. Is this rivalry masking something more? With dice rolling and emotions spinning, Hazel might be in for more than she planned . . .
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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