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Lovely, Dark, and Deep

Justina Chen · Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

"A luminous read that will rekindle your faith in the indomitable human spirit." -- Matthew Quick, author of The Silver Linings Playbook"An inspiring, romantic novel full of redemption and hope." -- Mitali Perkins, author of You Bring the Distant NearWhen Viola Li returns...
 
 
The Future Will Be BS Free

Will McIntosh · Delacorte Press
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

In this terrifyingly timely tale for fans of The Eye of Minds, a teen and his group of friends find themselves on the run after using a genius lie-detector contraption to expose their corrupt government.In a Putin-esque near-future America, the gifted and talented high school has just been...
 
 
FX! Makeup and Costumes

Jessica Larson · Teacher Created Materials
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

FX! Makeup and Costumes offers an exciting nonfiction reader that builds critical reading skills while students are immersed in engaging subject area content. This text is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension with different learner types. FX! Makeup and Costumes features complex...
 
 
Patina

JASON REYNOLDS · Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

A newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons in this follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Ghost by New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds.Ghost. Lu. Patina. Sunny. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds...
 
 
Summer Unscripted

Jen Klein · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

A summer romance about missed connections and how not to miss out on the love of your life. For fans of Deb Caletti, Sarah Dessen, and Jenny Han. Girl looks for a sign. Enter: boy. Rainie doesn't have a "passion" like her friends do. She's more of a dabbler - quick to give...
 
 
Eight Days on Planet Earth

CAT JORDAN · HarperTeen
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

A heart-wrenching romance full of twists that are sure to bring tears to readers' eyes, from Cat Jordan, author of The Leaving Season.How long does it take to travel twenty light years to Earth?How long does it take to fall in love?To the universe, eight days is a mere blip, but to Matty...
 
 
The Hundredth Queen

EMILY R KING · Skyscape
Pages: 287
Format: Paperback

In Emily R. King's thrilling fantasy debut, an orphan girl blossoms into a warrior, summoning courage and confidence in her fearless quest to upend tradition, overthrow an empire, and reclaim her life as her own.As an orphan ward of the Sisterhood in the ancient Tarachand Empire, eighteen-year-old...
 
 
Chemistry Lessons

Meredith Goldstein · Houghton Mifflin
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

From advice columnist Meredith Goldstein, a dazzling, romantic, and emotionally resonant YA debut about a teen science whiz in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who tries to crack the chemical equation for lasting love and instead wreaks havoc on herself and the boys in her life. For seventeen-year-old...
 
 
Sexism in Politics

HARRIS J PH D D · Essential Library
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding

Although women today can run for political office, they continue to be underrepresented in the US government. This title takes an inside look at the history of women in politics, the current issues surrounding this topic, and steps people can take to eliminate sexist practices. Features...
 
 
Capsized!: The Forgotten Story of the SS Eastland Disaster

Patricia Sutton · Chicago Review Press
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

On July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland, filled to capacity with 2,500 passengers and crew, capsized in the Chicago River while still moored to the pier. Happy picnic-goers headed for an employee outing across Lake Michigan suddenly found themselves in a struggle for their lives. Trapped belowdecks,...
 
 
Thunderhead

NEAL SHUSTERMAN · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from New York Times bestseller Neal Shusterman, author of the Unwind dystology.The Thunderhead cannot interfere in the affairs of the Scythedom....
 
 
All Three Stooges

Erica S Perl · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

An unforgettable coming-of-age story about comedy, loss, and friendship for fans of Jennifer L. Holm and Gary D. Schmidt.Spoiler alert: This book is not about the Three Stooges. It's about Noah and Dash, two seventh graders who are best friends and comedy junkies. That is, they were...
 
 
From Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood Confidential: Your Real Guide to the Demigod Training Camp

Rick Riordan · Listening Library (Audio)
Format: Audiobook

In response to an awful camp orientation video created by the god Apollo, Percy Jackson and other residents of Camp Half-Blood answer such questions as "What is this place?" and "Do I get to keep the T-shirt?" Newbies can check out the section on the Divine Cabins, read...
 
 
Gardenia

Kelsey Sutton · Diversion Distribution Se
Pages: 260
Format: Print book

Kelsey Sutton, winner of a Best Teen Book Award from Kirkus, pens a suspenseful, heartfelt young adult novel, perfect for the readership of Rachel Ward and Kimberly Derting. "Absolutely captivating. Sutton is a magical storyteller and I was under this book's spell from page one."...
 
 
Girls Made of Snow and Glass

MELISSA BASHARDOUST · Flatiron Books
Pages: 375
Format: Hardcover

Frozen meets The Bloody Chamber in this feminist fantasy reimagining of the Snow White fairytale "Utterly superb." -- ALA BOOKLIST , starred review"Dark, fantastical, hauntingly evocative." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"An empowering and progressive original...