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She's lucky, though. Her childhood friend, Ben, drives her home before she passes out at the party. She doesn't remember much from that...

Interested in social activism but not sure how to get started? Pick up this book! Tiffany Jewell not only lays out historically...

Shayla is starting 7th grade with her two best friends by her side. They call themselves the United Nations because Shayla is Black,...

When wealthy Asian parents send their kids to America to attend high schools and drop them off to live with host families or on their...

Fifteen-year-old Allison is a rock star at her school. She has made a name for herself on the cross country team, she is an honor...

When Mila starts seventh grade, she has three best friends and they're celebrating one of their birthdays. They share a group hug on the...

In typical Gratz style, this novel interweaves several storylines with characters from all over the world coming together as Allies to...

As Clea starts seventh grade, she is falling behind and overwhelmed with her schoolwork, but she absolutely loves to play chess and wants...

Being a lifelong Oklahoman, I had heard from many friends that I needed to get my hands on this book and read about these murders that...

I listened to this audiobook and it is lengthy. I might have done better reading this one instead. The premise is gruesome - Ella's ugly...

Main storyline- Four stars... But all the cricket game playing and terminology was too much for this girl. I admit I had to gloss over a...

I listened to Jason Reynolds read this poem/letter and it took less than 20 minutes. Worth every minute. In crazy apocalyptic times like...

I’ve always been a fan of Peg Kehret’s action packed kids’ books. In fact, Deadly Stranger was my favorite in elementary school! It was a...

Genesis is used to moving around. She knows her dad struggles - with keeping a job, with alcoholism, with kindness. Her mom works hard...

Coraline Jones is lonely in her new apartment. Things aren't quite what they seem. Coraline sets out to explore and uncovers a secret...

When orphan Poppy gets a personal letter inviting her to come stay at Larkspur house with her long lost Aunt Delphinia, she's ecstatic....

This award-winning graphic novel deserves all its accolades. Not only are the illustrations incredible, but the story is spot on. Jordan...

Full of non-stop action, this is a hard book to put down! Sam is away at a summer camp when they get word that they need to evacuate due...

Three years after a school shooting, the survivors are trying to move on with their lives while dealing with PTSD, anxiety, and...

Molly Cloverall is so jealous of her beautiful baby brother that she steals a protective necklace from him and says a compliment about...