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The New David Espinoza

Fred Aceves · HarperTeen
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

This own voices story from the acclaimed author of The Closest I've Come unflinchingly examines steroid abuse and male body dysmorphia. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Matt De La Peña.

David Espinoza is tired of being messed with. When a video of him getting knocked down...

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Red Hood

Elana K. Arnold · Balzer + Bray
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

Elana K. Arnold, author of the Printz Honor book Damsel, returns with a dark, engrossing, blood-drenched tale of the familiar threats to female power - and one girl's journey to regain it.

You are alone in the woods, seen only by the unblinking yellow moon. Your hands are empty....

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Freaky in Fresno

Laurie Boyle Crompton · Blink
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Ricki has one goal: save the Starlight Drive-in movie theater from going dark forever. Okay, make that two goals ... she may also want a first kiss from her cinema-rescuing partner and major crush, Jake. Lana definitely has only one goal: grow her online makeup channel to keep her momager...
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19 Love Songs

David Levithan · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling author of Every Day, Someday, and Two Boys Kissing is back with a short story collection about love--perfect for Valentine's Day or year-round reading!

A resentful member of a high school Quiz Bowl team with an unrequited...
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The Kingdom of Back

Marie Lu · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu comes a historical YA fantasy about a musical prodigy and the dangerous lengths she'll go to make history remember her--perfect for fans of Susanna Clarke and The Hazel Wood.

Two siblings. Two brilliant talents. But only...
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Of Curses and Kisses

Sandhya Menon · Simon Pulse
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi comes the first novel in a brand-new series set at an elite boarding school, that's a contemporary spin on Beauty and the Beast.

Will the princess save the beast?

For Princess Jaya Rao,...
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Bloom

Kenneth Oppel · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

The first book in a can't-put-it-down, can't-read-it-fast-enough action-thriller trilogy that's part Hatchet, part Alien!

The invasion begins--but not as you'd expect. It begins with rain. Rain that carries seeds. Seeds that sprout--overnight, everywhere. These new plants...
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Harry Potter: Exploring Hogwarts: An Illustrated Guide

Jody Revenson · Insight Kids
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Explore the iconic locations of Hogwarts as seen in the Harry Potter films with this large-scale interactive book, Harry Potter: Exploring Hogwarts.

Harry Potter: Exploring Hogwarts pairs striking full-color illustrations of Hogwarts with interactive elements...
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Most Likely

Sarah Watson · Poppy
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of the hit TV series The Bold Type comes an empowering and heartfelt novel about a future female president's senior year of high school. Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha (listed in alphabetical order out of fairness) have been friends since kindergarten. Now they're...
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Happy Sugar Life, Vol. 3

Tomiyaki Kagisora · Yen Press
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

After a long, long night,Satou takes back her angel.Could anything scare her more than losing Shio?Nothing. Absolutely nothing.But what is this uneasiness she feels?What is this bitterness piercing her tongue?CommittingA crimeIs something she must answer for.PunishmentIs what she should...
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