In COOL FOR THE SUMMER by Dahlia Adler, Lara finally lands the guy of her dreams, only to have her unexpected(ly female) summer fling transfer to her school. It’s a queer coming-of-age story about self-discovery, taking chances, and finding love where you least expect it. In her letter to librarians, Dahlia Know More » […]
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Challenged Books Spotlight (4/8/24)
In celebration of National Library Week, we’re uplifting the voices of challenged books, from epic fantasies to romances and queer stories. We proudly stand with authors, librarians, teachers, booksellers, and fellow readers against book banning. We strongly believe everyone should have access to books and actively support organizations championing the freedom to read. As we Know More » […]
Day’s YA: ANNIE LEBLANC IS NOT DEAD YET
ANNIE LEBLANC IS NOT DEAD YET by Molly Morris 9781250290069 6/4/2024 Wednesday Books Ages 13-18 E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley Wilson Moss’ life hasn’t been the same since things fell apart with her two best friends, Ryan and Annie. The three of them had been close since childhood until Annie transferred to a new Know More » […]
2024 Best Fiction for Young Adults
We’re over the moon to have four titles on YALSA’s 2024 Best Fiction for Young Adults list!! ANDER & SANTI WERE HERE by Jonny Garza Villa DIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca Ross (in the top ten!) ALWAYS THE ALMOST by Edward Underhill GOING BICOASTAL by Dahlia Adler You can view the full list on the provided Know More » […]
ALA’s 2024 Rainbow Book List
4 of Our Titles Shine Bright on ALA’s 2024 Rainbow Book List for Teen Readers! BEATING HEART BABY by Lio Min (in the top ten!)Artistic and sensitive Santi and prickly, proud musical prodigy Suwa’s lives tangle and unravel as they create a present together, imagine a future with one another, and uncover a complicated past Know More » […]
ALA Youth Media Awards 2024
We’re thrilled to celebrate all of our ALA Youth Media Award winners and finalists this year! Stonewall Book AwardANDER & SANTI WERE HERE by Jonny Garza Villa (honor)The Stonewall Awards honor books and authors for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience. Sydney Taylor Book AwardGOING BICOASTAL by Dahlia Adler (honor)The Sydney Taylor Book Award Know More » […]
E-Book Deals for Banned Books
Happy Banned Books Week! We are excited to raise awareness, celebrate diverse voices, and advocate for the freedom to read. To celebrate kicking off Banned Books Week, Macmillan is offering a special e-book pricing for frequently banned titles that will include 25% off at digital library retailers. Other flexible purchase models are available as well, Know More » […]
Back to School 2023
Are you heading back to school soon? Check out these books that will get you in the school spirit! BEATING HEART BABY by Lio Min9781250819093When artistic and sensitive Santi arrives at his new high school, everyone in the wildly talented marching band welcomes him with open arms. Everyone except for the prickly, proud musical prodigy Know More » […]
The Summer I Turned Pretty – Reading Recommendations
Season 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty is about to come to an end, so check out these books to keep the summer going! THE GETAWAY LIST by Emma Lord9781250903990 | available 1/23/2024Inescapably romantic and brimming with Emma Lord’s signature cheer, THE GETAWAY LIST is an uplifting and romantic read that will settle into Know More » […]
YA Spotlight (6/12/23)
Can’t decide if you like the East Coast or West Coast better? Well neither can Natalya Fox–a high schooler who must choose whether to spend her summer with her dad in New York City or her mom in Los Angeles. GOING BICOASTAL BY DAHLIA ADLER “Split between two parallel timelines, the novel shows…Natalya falling in Know More » […]