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The Henna Wars
Adiba Jaigirdar
Rival henna businesses spark a high-stakes school competition where Nishat must balance a complicated crush with the fig
Ages 13–18
Cinderella Is Dead
Kalynn Bayron
Two centuries after the clock struck midnight, Sophia flees the king's mandatory ball and teams up with a descendant of
Ages 13–18
Dead Djinn Universe #1
A Master of Djinn
P. Djèlí Clark
In a magical 1912 Cairo, Agent Fatma investigates a murder committed by someone claiming to be a legendary hero returned
Ages 14–18
Russel Middlebrook #1
Geography Club
Brent Hartinger
A group of high schoolers forms a fake, boring club to hide a real community where they can safely navigate the treacher
Ages 13–18
The Secret Summer Promise
Keah Brown
For the teenager navigating the nervous excitement of a first crush and the courage it takes to share your true self wit
Ages 12–17
Only Mostly Devastated
Sophie Gonzales
A perfect summer romance turns into a high school nightmare when Ollie’s dream guy reappears at his new school as a clos
Ages 13–18
How It All Blew Up
Arvin Ahmadi
For the teenager navigating the intersection of faith, family, and identity while finding the courage to live authentica
Ages 14–18
Two Dads
Carolyn Robertson
For the child curious about different family structures, this rhyming story celebrates the daily joys and deep bonds of
Ages 3–7
In Our Mothers' House
Patricia Polacco
Follow the heartwarming traditions and everyday milestones of a family with two mothers as they build a life filled with
Ages 5–9
The Misfits #2
Totally Joe
James Howe
Joe writes his way from A to Z, uncovering his own voice while dealing with middle school bullies and his identity as a
Ages 10–14
Queer: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
Kathy Belge, Marke Bieschke
For teens exploring their LGBTQ identity, this guide offers practical advice on coming out, finding community, and navig
Ages 13–18
The Grief Keeper
Alexandra Villasante
For teens grappling with the weight of responsibility, loss, and the hope of finding safety when everything they know ha
Ages 14–18
Anger Is a Gift
Mark Oshiro
Struggling with panic attacks and a school that feels like a prison, Moss must choose between being consumed by fear or
Ages 14–18
Love Rules
Andrea Melvin, Dave Eaton, Michael Clark Jr.
For children processing the concept of adoption or foster care, this story celebrates the beautiful variety of families
Ages 4–8
Your Lonely Nights Are Over
Adam Sass
Best friends Dearie and Cole must unmask a serial killer targeting their school's Queer Club before they become the next
Ages 14–18
Valiant Ladies
Melissa Grey
For the teenager seeking a sense of agency and purpose while navigating the constraints of social expectations and the d
Ages 14–18
Summer of Salt
Katrina Leno
For the teenager grappling with the weight of family expectations and the anxiety of not fitting in, even when their wor
Ages 14–18
The Montague Siblings #1
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
Mackenzi Lee
A reckless Grand Tour of Europe turns into a high-stakes manhunt as roguish Monty balances family pressure and an imposs
Ages 14–18
The Montague Siblings #2
The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky
Mackenzi Lee
Marooned on Santorini, Monty must trade his history of casual dalliances for the terrifying vulnerability of a real, com
Ages 14–18
Lumberjanes #22
Lumberjanes #22
Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh
Strange creatures and supernatural mysteries await a group of brave scouts spending their summer at a camp where nothing
Ages 9–14
Only This Beautiful Moment
Abdi Nazemian
For teens exploring how their family's past shapes their present, this multi-generational story explores finding your tr
Ages 14–18
Landscape: Memory
Unknown
Earth faces a secret alien invasion in this intense world of paramilitary strategy, base building, and turn-based tactic
Ages 14–18
When the Moon Was Ours
Anna-Marie McLemore
Miel grows roses from her wrists and Sam hides a secret past; together they face the prying eyes of sisters who will sto
Ages 14–18
Band Fags!
Frank Anthony Polito
Jack and Brad navigate the 1980s social minefield of band practice, school cliques, and the search for a love that feels
Ages 14–18
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