Young Adult Every Time You Hear That Song by Jenna Voris They say to never meet your idols. But they never said anything about upending your life for a quest designed by one. Seventeen-year-old aspiring journalist Darren Purchase has been a lifelong fan of country music legend Decklee Cassel, who’s as famous for her classic … Continue reading New Releases: April 9, 2024
Middle Grade Winnie Nash is Not Your Sunshine by Nicole Melleby Winnifred “Winnie” Nash is not a senior citizen, despite what anyone thinks of her name. And she is definitely not excited to live with her grandma in New Jersey for the summer. Not only are they basically strangers, but Winnie—who’s always known she’s gay—has … Continue reading New Releases: April 2, 2024
Starting from Scratch by Jazz Taylor (4th) Janie believes there’s a best way to do everything. When she sticks to a schedule, she and her mom can tackle anything. But Janie’s perfect schedule—and her life—are getting shaken up this year. Her new stepmom, Keisha, is moving in, along with her daughter, Makayla. Worst of all? … Continue reading New Releases: April 2023
Molly’s Tuxedo by Vicki Johnson (text) and Gillian Reid (art) Molly wants to look her best for picture day at her school, and what looks better than a tux? Molly’s school picture day is coming up, and she wants to have a perfect portrait taken to hang on their wall. Her mom has picked out … Continue reading New Releases: June 27, 2023
Scoreless Game by Anna Zabo and L.A. Witt (1st) At nearly thirty-one years old, Pittsburgh Griffins captain Elias Karlsson’s hockey years are numbered. Everything is changing around him, including his eleven-year friendship with Nikolai Sidorov. Elias would give anything for Nisha to be a permanent part of his life, but their once bedrock-strong bond has … Continue reading New Releases: March 2023
Ode to My First Car by Robin Gow It’s a few months before senior year and Claire Kemp, a closeted bisexual, is finally starting to admit she might be falling in love with her best friend, Sophia, who she’s known since they were four. Trying to pay off the fine from the crash that totals … Continue reading New Releases: June 20, 2023
Vivian Lantz’s Second Chances by Kathryn Ormsbee Vivian Lantz is cursed. Every year, terrible things happen on her first day of school. This year, Vivian has a plan to conquer eighth grade. But eighth grade? Turns out to be her worst first day yet. Vivian can’t wait to put it all behind her. But instead … Continue reading New Releases: June 13, 2023
Middle Grade Will on the Inside by Andrew Eliopulos Will loves playing center midfield on his middle school soccer team. This year, though, Will hasn’t felt like himself; his stomach has been bothering him, and he has no energy at all. When his new doctor diagnoses him with Crohn’s disease, Will hopes that means he’ll start … Continue reading New Releases: June 6, 2023
Picture Books The Wishing Flower by A.J. Irving (text) and Kip Alizadeh (art) Birdie finds comfort in nature and books, but more than anything she longs for connection, to be understood. At school, Birdie feels like an outsider. Quiet and shy, she prefers to read by herself, rather than jump rope or swing with the … Continue reading New Releases: May 30, 2023
