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In a divided world of humans and witchers, Venus brews illegal love potions to support her family. When tragedy strikes, she must navigate dark magic and dangerous politics to seek revenge.

YALSA 2024 Great Graphic Novels for Teens meets Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List in a queer horror romp as two girls uncover dark secrets in a haunted Texas town.

Yolanda Alvarez faces a white boy's threatening presence with the wisdom of her Bruja Diosas ancestors. A gripping debut exploring race, justice, education, and spirituality.

Assassin Saoirse must protect her sister as a spy for the crown prince, but falling for him puts her heart and life on the line.

Feminist YA epic fantasy retelling of Medusa myth in Indian setting follows Manisha, a powerful nagin, and Pratyush, a monster slayer.

A stirring YA love story about an Aboriginal boy coming to terms with his sexuality when a troubled boy comes to live with his family.

A poignant and powerful story of two Mexican American brothers navigating adversity and love in 1970s Ohio. Starred reviews rave about this unforgettable journey of resilience and hope.

An exquisite YA poetry anthology celebrating Black voices and experiences, featuring poems by acclaimed authors like Nikki Giovanni and Audre Lorde.

Raquel falls in love with a senior artist in this gentle, joyous coming-of-age story set in Portugal. Beautifully told in prose poems and illustrations.

Gem discovers they're a reincarnated god and must restore balance amidst chaos, facing tough choices that may require sacrificing their humanity.

A gripping novel in verse about a teenager's decision to seek revenge for his brother's murder, told in the span of sixty seconds on an elevator.

Lark & Kasim navigate social media fame, secrets, and self-discovery in this contemporary YA love story of revolution and self-love.

FORBES Best Graphic Novel 2019, BCCB Blue Ribbon List, NPR & Booklist Best Books 2019. Mariko Tamaki & Rosemary Valero-O’Connell explore toxic vs. healthy relationships in Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me.

NYT bestselling author brings a charming rom-com about a teen NYer in search of a husband to secure her future. Sparks fly with her neighbor.

Ida, a Palestinian-American girl, eats a magic olive and is transported to her parents' village near Jerusalem. A coming of age story about identity and belonging.

"A dark fantasy of ambition and vengeance as a ballerina makes a pact with a river of blood for power, facing her inner monster in a cutthroat world."

Felipe faces his insecurities when his crush stays with him for winter break in this heartwarming and hilarious coming-of-age story.

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD. A powerful novel-in-verse about identity, belonging, and family, following Nima on a journey to face her true self.

Award-winning author Amber McBride explores the fears of being young and Black in America through the stories of Inmate Eleven and Imogen. This novel is a symphony of empowerment and self-discovery.

Gem Echols, a nonbinary Seminole teen, discovers they are a reincarnated god from another world, facing enemies from their past as worlds collide.

Sunmi's debut graphic novel follows Caroline and Kim, two queer Asian American teens in the Bay Area forging an unexpected connection while navigating the pressures of life and budding feelings for each other.

A poignant graphic memoir of a Vietnamese immigrant's search for belonging in America, through the lens of food and family.

Risk everything for love in this groundbreaking novel about a girl allergic to the world who falls for the boy next door. Laugh, cry, and feel it all.

In a mysterious West Texas house, Case searches for her missing friend Drea, uncovering dark secrets and facing dangerous threats.