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The Aurel Realm #2
A Treachery of Swans
A.B. Poranek
Odile must choose between her father's vengeful plot to steal a crown and her forbidden feelings for the girl she was se
Ages 14–18
Rise to the Sun
Leah Johnson
For the teen navigating the heavy clouds of grief or the sting of a broken heart who needs to remember that music and ne
Ages 12–18
Drag Queen Story Hour
The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish
Lil Miss Hot Mess
For the child who loves to dress up and dance, this vibrant sing-along celebrates the joy of being yourself and the magi
Ages 4–8
The Diviners #1
The Diviners
Libba Bray
In the glitzy speakeasies of 1920s New York, a group of teens with mysterious powers must confront an ancient evil awake
Ages 14–18
Right Where I Left You
Julian Winters
Isaac’s plan for one last perfect summer of comics and Pride with his best friend Diego hits a snag when an old crush an
Ages 14–18
Girls Like Girls
Hayley Kiyoko
Grieving her mother's death in a new town, seventeen-year-old Coley wonders if she can risk the vulnerability of a new c
Ages 14–18
Battle of the Bands
Lauren Gibaldi, Eric Smith
For the teenager finding their voice through creative outlets, these stories celebrate the messy, electric energy of per
Ages 14–18
Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel
Sara Farizan
Leila navigates the flutter of a first crush on a new classmate while weighing how and when to open up about her identit
Ages 14–18
Thanks a Lot, Universe
Chad Lucas
Anxious Brian and popular Ezra navigate foster care, panic attacks, and secret crushes while learning to be brave enough
Ages 10–14
The Last Bookstore on Earth
Lily Braun-Arnold
For teens finding their way through climate anxiety and first love, this story explores how a safe haven can become a pl
Ages 12–18
Shadow Skye #3
The Burning Swift
Joseph Elliott
Agatha, Jaime, and Sigrid must unite divided clans and master blood magic to protect Scotia from the marching armies of
Ages 12–18
Camp
Lev AC Rosen
Randy reinvents himself as a buff camper named Del to win over his crush, but he soon realizes that hiding his true self
Ages 14–18
How to Love: A Guide to Feelings & Relationships for Everyone
Alex Norris
For the teenager navigating the messy world of crushes, consent, and identity. A witty graphic guide that answers big qu
Ages 12–18
grl2grl
Julie Anne Peters
Raw emotions and vulnerable moments define these stories of young women navigating first loves, gender identity, and the
Ages 14–18
Falling Hard: 100 Love Poems by Teenagers
Betsy Franco
One hundred teenagers from all backgrounds share raw, honest poems about the messy reality of obsession, heartbreak, and
Ages 12–18
The Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy
Erin Edwards
Mr. Darcy's sister, Georgiana, has carefully hidden her past, but a moonlit kiss with Kitty Bennet ignites a love she ca
Ages 12–18
Highway Bodies
Alison Evans
For teens finding their way in a world that feels unrecognizable, this survival story celebrates the strength found in q
Ages 14–18
The Taking of Jake Livingston
Ryan Douglass
Stuck between racist teachers and a vengeful ghost who won't stop haunting him, medium Jake Livingston must survive a hi
Ages 14–18
Thirsty
Jas Hammonds
Blake finds herself drowning in the pressures of an elite sorority, where the only way to feel bold enough to fit in is
Ages 14–18
Her Name in the Sky
Kelly Quindlen
For the teenager navigating the intersection of their faith and their first love, especially when both feel like they ar
Ages 14–18
Love Letters for Joy
Melissa See
Joy is determined to be her school's first disabled valedictorian, but anonymous love letters from a mysterious rival mi
Ages 12–18
Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List
Rachel Cohn, David Levithan
Best friends Naomi and Ely have a list of people who are off-limits for kissing, but one betrayal threatens to shatter t
Ages 14–18
Brooms
Jasmine Walls
For teens searching for a community where they can be their authentic selves while navigating systemic barriers and figh
Ages 14–18
The Greatest Thing
Sarah Winifred Searle
Sophomore year starts in lonely silence after Winifred's friends transfer, but art class offers a fresh start with new c
Ages 14–18
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