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FORBES Best Graphic Novel of 2019, BCCB Blue Ribbons List, NPR's Best Books of 2019. Laura Dean, high school dream girl, tests Freddy's toxic relationships against healthy ones.

YA murder mystery set in 1930s LA Chinatown. Chow sisters investigate Lulu's death, uncovering cover-up and risking their lives to solve the case.

N. K. Jemisin's debut short fiction collection explores destruction, rebirth, and redemption in thought-provoking narratives that scrutinize modern society.

Nida, a poet struggling to balance family and community expectations, finds her voice silenced after a viral political poem. A story of hope and self-discovery.

"Laugh out loud and cheer for Felipe as he navigates body image insecurities and a crush in this heartwarming winter break romance by Rainbow Rowell."

Teen romance, identity, equality, and censorship collide as Lou navigates love, activism, and prejudice in her small Kansas town.

Teen Chelsea must balance crushes, lost histories, and fitting in with her dad's ghosthunting business. A YA graphic novel full of adventure and secrets.

Interracial friendship turns tragic in 1930s Mississippi. A powerful YA novel about family, race, and the impact of white supremacy.

Ex-best friends Tiwa and Said must unite to save their Islamic Center from demolition in a romantic story of rebuilding and rekindling by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé & Adiba Jaigirdar.

A powerful graphic memoir about a Vietnamese immigrant boy's journey in America, exploring the significance of food and the search for belonging.

Gene Luen Yang's Dragon Hoops explores his life, family, and teaching at a high school through the lens of a high school basketball team's journey to the California State Championships.

Check, Please!: Sticks and Scones is the final collection of the hit webcomic series, following Bitty and Jack's long-distance relationship during their junior year at Samwell University.

A unique reimagining of Cinderella as teen girls team up to overthrow the kingdom's oppressive traditions. A fresh take on a classic story with a powerful message.

Trans boy summons ghost to prove his gender to traditional family, but ghost has other plans. Aiden Thomas's Cemetery Boys is a paranormal YA debut.

Coming-of-age graphic novel Brownstone follows Almudena as she navigates her heritage with her estranged Guatemalan father in a Latin American neighborhood.

Award-winning author Renée Watson celebrates Black girlhood in this collection of poems, sharing her personal experiences and empowering calls to action. Art by Ekua Holmes.

A touching memoir by Ibtisam Barakat recounting her coming of age in the Middle East amidst political turmoil, showcasing the pursuit of dreams in the face of adversity.

Anne of Greenville: A modern reimagining of Anne of Green Gables featuring a queer, Japanese-American ABBA-loving artist finding love and friendship in a new town.

A groundbreaking art and text collaboration capturing the Black experience in America right now by Jason Reynolds. A must-read contemplation on oxygen and its symbolism.

A graphic memoir of Eddie Ahn, an environmental justice lawyer in San Francisco navigating racial and economic inequality, family pressures, and burnout.

"A Scatter of Light is a queer coming-of-age story set in the Bay Area amid the backdrop of major Supreme Court decisions legalizing gay marriage. Aria's summer with her grandmother's gardener changes her life forever."

High school techie Jackson is a reluctant romantic until he meets Liam, the swim captain turned leading man, in this funny, heartfelt romantic comedy.

2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award winner. Olympic medalist Tommie Smith recounts his iconic protest for racial justice in Mexico City.

Teen samurai Chihiro teams up with unconventional warrior Tatsuo to battle demons and confront their own inner struggles in this genre-defying graphic novel.