Young Adult Contemporary

From critically acclaimed author Corey Ann Haydu and artist Geeta Ladi comes a poetic picture book about what to do when your feelings are just too big to put somewhere-a...

A monstrously fun story that puts a wholesome twist on a familiar fear.Blossom loves jumping snake, swimming in the bog, and playing slime ball. She doesn't love the creepy sounds...

Admission meets American Panda in this propulsive, poignant YA contemporary novel about a teen who, after getting rejected from her dream college, forges her own acceptance and commits to living...

Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Jessica Kim, this joyful, moving middle grade contemporary follows a big-hearted Taiwanese American girl as she aims to gain her family's acceptance and...

A tale of fun and friendship from former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.Harry heard the key turn in the lock. He had already made up his...

From award-winning and highly acclaimed author Court Stevens comes a gripping, emotional story of small towns, rumors, and thirteen missing boys.The Gemini Thief could be anyone.For nearly a decade the...

Two small plants who have big troubles and even bigger questions will charm readers in this laugh-out-loud debut picture book by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of I Am...

In this irresistible spin on a timeless holiday tale, debut author Heather Pierczynski and artist Skylar Hogan's reveal why only a mouse is singled out within The Night Before Christmas....

From BET Award-nominated singer and Ghana Music Award-winning artist MzVee comes an empowering and uplifting picture book that celebrates self-expression and the beauty of embracing your natural self.I love my...

Inspired by classic rock songs and eighties hair bands, Rock Stars Don't Nap is a hilarious bedtime story for anyone who's got "Moves Like Jagger." There was no denying it:...

In the vein of I Am Enough and Hold Them Close, this inspiring and beautiful picture book celebrates how hair wrapping ties together past and present. When I wrap,my roots...

Ty rocks out with friends in this new book in the Geisel Honor-winning series! Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Showtime, a My First I Can Read...

"An easy reader with a simple plot, packed with all things adorable. Reina Ramos fills a need for representation and brings a metaphorical sliding glass door to classroom libraries" -School...

A delightful celebration of family, plants, and the boundlessness of love told in lively, poetic letters from aunt to niece with bright, irresistible illustrations! Every month, an aunt mails a...

When Eddy the goldfish takes a leap of faith to be closer to his new friends, his perspective of the world widens in unexpected ways. A funny story about building...

The importance and meaning of home is explored in this thought-provoking new novella from Carnegie Medal winning author Katya Balen. Juno's furious about being sent to stay with her grandfather...

Don't miss the long-awaited companion to Not a Box, winner of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. This picture book with its visual humor and simple dialogue is great for...

New from the author of the acclaimed You Think You Know Me. "A powerful new voice." The GuardianA story of shared blood and bad blood, endings and beginnings... Safiya has...

Bestselling author of Scythe and Challenger Deep Neal Shusterman, here with coauthors Debra Young and Michelle Knowlden, tells an intense yet tender story of two teens, trapped in impossible circumstances...

From acclaimed creators Jessica Young and Chelsea O'Byrne comes a heartening picture book about evolving families and enduring love.Two parents, one me. Are we still a familyLiving in two homes...

This inspiring picture book by New York Times bestselling author Bakari Sellers is a tribute to the family and community that help make us who we are. Perfect for sharing...

The terrifying impact of global warming on vulnerable lives is laid bare in this gripping tale of survival from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole. Gayla is trapped when floodwater pours...

Bestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new technologies and online friendships in this gripping thriller. Ruby Brookes and her best friend Deva have won free places...

From beloved author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Family, the final instalment in the series that began with the Newbery Medal-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling modern classic...

A poignant coming-of-age tale about a mountain-village girl and a bear - a tale of love, sacrifice and the challenge of making the right choices 'Incredibly poignant . . ....

Selby is about to embark on a chilly Antarctic adventure that is bound to take him to the peak of danger . and beyond!Duncan Ball is the author of many...

It's 1993. Beth McMaugh is eleven years old and about to start her final year of middle school. Her best friend since kindergarten is Ashlee, but Ashlee is changing. She...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a funny, heartbreaking, unforgettable novel about friendship and fame. Cash Carter is the young, world famous lead actor of the...

Poppy LOVES shiny new racing gear. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES top secret master plans. Cornbread does not. Poppy IS super competitive. Cornbread...is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the...

Perfect for bedtime or at any time, here is a visually stunning exploration of animal senses through dreams, from Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling creator Brendan Wenzel.Welcome to...

A New York Times bestseller!From the author of Today Tonight Tomorrow comes a magical, "emotionally savvy[,] and genuinely romantic" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) story in the vein of Groundhog Day...

Sky's small town turns absolutely claustrophobic when his secret promposal plans get leaked to the entire school in this witty, "earnest, heartfelt" (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author), and...

Black Mirror meets Marie Lu's Warcross in Nami's continuing adventures as she fights to free her friends in this "fast-paced" (Kirkus Reviews) sequel to The Infinity Courts by award-winning author...

Benny's life is slowly unravelling. His parents are newly divorced, his mom chooses to move away, and Benny and his brother and sister are left with their chain-smoking dad, who...

From the acclaimed author of Tune It Out and Roll with It comes a "needed, hopeful" (Booklist) middle grade book about a young girl who sets out to overcome her...

Get ready for a hilarious out-of-this-world adventure for readers aged 8+ - this is the perfect new series for fans of Tom Gates, Andy Griffiths and Star Wars! Illustrated throughout...

A startlingly original, stunningly-illustrated modern classic about learning to face your fears from the multi award-winning partnership of Nick Lake and Emily Gravett. Lily just wants things to go back...

In the spirit of Judy Blume, this "character-driven, thought-provoking, often funny, and, above all, timely" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel celebrates finding yourself, making new friends, and standing...

A young boy struggles with body image in this poignant and "perceptive" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) middle grade journey to self-acceptance told through prose, verse, and illustration.Will is the only...

Seven short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons.In this compellingly honest collection of stories, Avi introduces seven boys seeking acceptance, guidance, or just someone to look up...

'One of the most purely enjoyable things I've read!' Frank Cottrell-BoyceImagine if you got to be the boss of EVERYONE - even your dad! That's just what happens to 10-year-old...

In this hilarious sequel to the New York Times bestseller Worst Broommate Ever, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck wants her crush to notice her. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and perfect...

A new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean Spells Trouble by bestselling Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.There are so many things in life you can't explain. Like why...

Thirteen-year-old Ellen Katz feels most comfortable when her life is well planned out and people fit neatly into her predefined categories. She attends temple with Abba and Mom every Friday...

A romantic and relevant debut about Islamophobia and how it affects the normal life of a teenage girl. 'I don't want something . . . expected. I want to go...

"Profound and page-turning."--Madeline Miller, #1 New York Times best-selling author of CirceThe Larkin family isn t just lucky they persevere. At least that s what Violet and her younger brother,...

The sides have been chosen and the battle lines drawn. After awakening the firebird, Echo is now the only one with the power to face the darkness she unwittingly unleashed...

  A warm and witty tale from a master storyteller, author of Carnegie Medal-winning Skellig and internationally bestseller The Boy Who Swam with PiranhasBert and Betty Brown have got themselves...