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What we did to survive

Lally, Megan,


"Midnight reads" While enjoying their spring break vacation in Mexico, four teens must fight for survival aboard a sailboat in the middle of a storm.
Date Published:2026

Speaking on climate : a guide to speechwriting for a better future /

Kier Nielsen, Rune,


Kirkus Review, March 2025. School Library Journal, May 2025. "What makes a speech well-written, memorable, and effective? And how can someone apply those skills to for climate justice? UN Climate Action Communication Coordinator Rune Kier Nielsen will answer these questions and more in this timely guide"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Ayrie. (Yearbook)

Walsworth Publishing Company, 2011,



Date Published:2011

The gone book

Close, Helena.


"Matt's mom left home when he was 10. He writes letters to her but doesn't send them. He keeps them in his Gone Book, which he hides in his room. Five years of letters about his life. Five years of hurt. Matt's dad won't talk about her. His older brother is mixed up with drugs and messing with dangerous characters. His friends, Mikey and Anna, are the best thing in his life, but Matt keeps pushing them away. All Matt wants to do is skate, surf, and forget. But now his mom is back in town and Matt knows he needs to find her, to finally deliver the truth"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

"Matt's mom left home when he was 10. He writes letters to her but doesn't send them. He keeps them in his Gone Book, which he hides in his room. Five years of letters about his life. Five years of hurt. Matt's dad won't talk about her. His older brother is mixed up with drugs and messing with dangerous characters. His friends, Mikey and Anna, are the best thing in his life, but Matt keeps pushing them away. All Matt wants to do is skate, surf, and forget. But now his mom is back in town and Matt knows he needs to find her, to finally deliver the truth"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

The survivor wants to die at the end

Silvera, Adam, 1990-,


"This book touches on suicidal ideation. Contains graphic descriptions of self-harm, and mentions suicides"--Author's note. School Library Journal starred, July 2025. Booklist starred, May 2025. Kirkus Review, April 2025. "Paz Dario stays up every night, waiting for the Death-Cast call that would mean he doesn't have to keep faking his way through this lonely life. After a devastating day, Paz decides he's done waiting around for Death-Cast. If they say he's not dying, he'll just have to prove them wrong. But right before Paz can die, a boy saves his life. Alano Rosa is heir to the Death-Cast empire that encourages everyone to live their best lives, but he doesn't feel in control of his own existence thanks to his father. And with a violent organization called the Death Guard threatening Alano, his End Day might be closer than he thinks. It's time to live. Fate brings Paz and Alano together, but it's now up to the boys to survive the tragic trials ahead so no one dies at the end"--Front jacket flap.
Date Published:2025

"This book touches on suicidal ideation. Contains graphic descriptions of self-harm, and mentions suicides"--Author's note. School Library Journal starred, July 2025. Booklist starred, May 2025. Kirkus Review, April 2025. "Paz Dario stays up every night, waiting for the Death-Cast call that would mean he doesn't have to keep faking his way through this lonely life. After a devastating day, Paz decides he's done waiting around for Death-Cast. If they say he's not dying, he'll just have to prove them wrong. But right before Paz can die, a boy saves his life. Alano Rosa is heir to the Death-Cast empire that encourages everyone to live their best lives, but he doesn't feel in control of his own existence thanks to his father. And with a violent organization called the Death Guard threatening Alano, his End Day might be closer than he thinks. It's time to live. Fate brings Paz and Alano together, but it's now up to the boys to survive the tragic trials ahead so no one dies at the end"--Front jacket flap.

Date Published:2025

Sonita : my fight against tyranny and my escape to freedom /

Alizadeh, Sonita.


Publishers Weekly, May 2025. Booklist, June 2025. "In this memoir of tumult and triumph, the Afghan rap artist and activist [Sonita Alizada] shares the story of how she fled Afghanistan to pursue her dreams and evolved into a woman who is changing the world. She shares incredible highs, like winning a songwriting contest that gave her the opportunity of a lifetime, and unimaginable lows, like when the cruel Taliban regained control of Afghanistan--how some of her family escaped and how some were left behind"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Publishers Weekly, May 2025. Booklist, June 2025. "In this memoir of tumult and triumph, the Afghan rap artist and activist [Sonita Alizada] shares the story of how she fled Afghanistan to pursue her dreams and evolved into a woman who is changing the world. She shares incredible highs, like winning a songwriting contest that gave her the opportunity of a lifetime, and unimaginable lows, like when the cruel Taliban regained control of Afghanistan--how some of her family escaped and how some were left behind"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Prisoner of night and fog

Blankman, Anne.


School Library Journal, April 2014. Pub Weekly, February 2014. Booklist, April 2014. Kirkus Review, March 2014. In 1930s Munich, the favorite niece of rising political leader Adolph Hitler is torn between duty and love after meeting a fearless and handsome young Jewish reporter.
Date Published:2014

Porcupine had a fuzzy sweater

Shaffer, Jody Jensen,


In the title the word "has" is crossed out and replaced with "had." "Porcupine's favorite sweater is missing! It was fuzzy, and red, and made with love by his grandma. Porcupine doesn't want to hurt her feelings by admitting he lost it. Maybe he can make a new one? Or borrow someone else's? Or maybe he'll have no choice but to leave home. What's a porcupine to do?"--Dust jacket.
Date Published:2024

Our beautiful boys : a novel /

Pandya, Sameer.


"When the star players on a high school football team are accused of violence by another student, their secrets--and the secret--of their parents--threaten to shatter their entire community in a . . . novel of race, class, and privilege"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Murderland : crime and bloodlust in the time of serial killers /

Fraser, Caroline.


"A . . . true-crime history of serial killers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond--a gripping investigation of how a new strain of psychopath emerged out of a toxic landscape of deadly industrial violence"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Dinosaurs / Magic tree house fact trackers graphic novel

Laird, Jenny, 1969-


Graphic novelization of: Dinosaurs / Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne. School Library Journal starred, February 2025. In graphic novel format looks at dinosaurs, focusing on what they look liked, where did they live, how did they survive, and more.
Date Published:2025

A letter to my best friend

Choi, Yangsook,


Booklist, April 2024. School Library Journal, August 2024. "Jihun recently moved to the United States. In his new classroom, he receives an assignment to write a letter to his best friend--but he's not sure how it will turn out. First off, he's still learning English. Second, he doesn't have any friends at school yet. What's more, his best friend back in Korea can't read. Fueled by wonderful memories of his former home, Jihun uses his creativity to craft a letter for his best friend, Oto. The result is nothing short of extraordinary and opens a door for Jihun to make new friends"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Booklist, April 2024. School Library Journal, August 2024. "Jihun recently moved to the United States. In his new classroom, he receives an assignment to write a letter to his best friend--but he's not sure how it will turn out. First off, he's still learning English. Second, he doesn't have any friends at school yet. What's more, his best friend back in Korea can't read. Fueled by wonderful memories of his former home, Jihun uses his creativity to craft a letter for his best friend, Oto. The result is nothing short of extraordinary and opens a door for Jihun to make new friends"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

I don't wish you well

Emill, Jumata,


School Library Journal, November 2025. Kirkus Starred, November 2025. Booklist, December 2025. "A teen investigative podcaster decides to dig into the truth behind a grisly murder spree that rocked his hometown fiveyears ago, but soon discovers that this cold case is still hiding deadly secrets"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Fireworks

Burgess, Matthew,


Part poem, part portable fireworks display with a vertical gatefold, this POB picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Catia Chien highlights the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly await a spectacular fireworks display. POP! As a hot day sizzles into evening, everyone on stoops and sidewalks looks skyward on this special summer night--the Fourth of July! Words and art blossom into flowers of fire across the sky, making this a perfect read for firework enthusiasts in cities and suburbs everywhere. POP! POP!
Date Published:2025

Part poem, part portable fireworks display with a vertical gatefold, this POB picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Catia Chien highlights the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly await a spectacular fireworks display. POP! As a hot day sizzles into evening, everyone on stoops and sidewalks looks skyward on this special summer night--the Fourth of July! Words and art blossom into flowers of fire across the sky, making this a perfect read for firework enthusiasts in cities and suburbs everywhere. POP! POP!

Date Published:2025

Enclave /

Aguirre, Ann,


Wilson's Senior High School, November 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2011. Publisher's Weekly, February 2011. Booklist, March 2011. Horn Book, October 2011. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2011. Kirkus Review, March 2011. Library Media Connection, August 2011. The Huntress Duece is drawn to her new partner, Fade, a mysterious boy who is not afraid to break the rules of the elders, and as she learns of the elders' deceptions, she and Fade push the enclave to test their faith and protect themselves from unexpected dangers.
Date Published:2012

Wilson's Senior High School, November 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2011. Publisher's Weekly, February 2011. Booklist, March 2011. Horn Book, October 2011. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2011. Kirkus Review, March 2011. Library Media Connection, August 2011. The Huntress Duece is drawn to her new partner, Fade, a mysterious boy who is not afraid to break the rules of the elders, and as she learns of the elders' deceptions, she and Fade push the enclave to test their faith and protect themselves from unexpected dangers.

Date Published:2012

The boy who found his voice

Gordon, Tyler,


School Library Journal, May 2024. Kirkus Review, May 2024. Publishers Weekly Annex, May 2024. A teen activist and artistic prodigy presents this picture book inspired by his own life that follows a boy who has trouble with words until he learns, with paintbrush in hand, that finding your voice isn't about being perfect--it's about being true to yourself.
Date Published:2024

Beth is dead

Bernet, Katie,


"Ages 12 up"--Jacket flap. School Library Journal, November 2025. Pub Weekly, October 2025. Kirkus Starred, November 2025. Booklist, December 2025. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2025. "Told in multiple perspectives, the March sisters discover Beth's body in the woods and work together to identify her killer, until they start to suspect each other"--Publisher.
Date Published:2026

Hanging on to Max

Bechard, Margaret,


First published in the U.S.A.: Roaring Brook Press, 2002. Wilson's Senior High School, October 2003. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2003. School Library Journal starred, May 2002. Book Links (A.L.A.), May 2002. Book Report starred, November 2002. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), May 2004. Publisher's Weekly, June 2002. Booklist, May 2002. Horn Book, May 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2002. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Review, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocate, Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. School Library Journal starred. Publisher's Weekly. Booklist. When his girlfriend decides to give their baby away, seventeen-year-old Sam is determined to keep him and raise him alone.
Date Published:2003

First published in the U.S.A.: Roaring Brook Press, 2002. Wilson's Senior High School, October 2003. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2003. School Library Journal starred, May 2002. Book Links (A.L.A.), May 2002. Book Report starred, November 2002. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), May 2004. Publisher's Weekly, June 2002. Booklist, May 2002. Horn Book, May 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2002. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Review, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocate, Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. School Library Journal starred. Publisher's Weekly. Booklist. When his girlfriend decides to give their baby away, seventeen-year-old Sam is determined to keep him and raise him alone.

Date Published:2003

Golden son / Red Rising Saga #2 /

Brown, Pierce, 1988-,


School Library Journal starred, March 2015. Library Journal Starred, November 2014. Booklist starred, December 2014. Publisher's Weekly, October 2014. "Continues the ... saga of Darrow, a rebel forged by tragedy, battling to lead his oppressed people to freedom from the overlords of a brutal elitist future built on lies. Now fully embedded among the Gold ruling class, Darrow continues his work to bring down Society from within?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2015

School Library Journal starred, March 2015. Library Journal Starred, November 2014. Booklist starred, December 2014. Publisher's Weekly, October 2014. "Continues the ... saga of Darrow, a rebel forged by tragedy, battling to lead his oppressed people to freedom from the overlords of a brutal elitist future built on lies. Now fully embedded among the Gold ruling class, Darrow continues his work to bring down Society from within?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2015