Kinsey's Shelf

Marcella struggles with sixth grade, ADHD, and changes in her life. Damian Alexander's graphic novel explores growing up and staying true to oneself.

A witch seeks to restore her lost powers with the help of a historian, while running an inn and navigating magical Guild politics.

Discover the impact of redlining on a neighborhood through the eyes of a young girl and her neighbor in this empowering picture book about community action.

Ingrid navigates school drama, online gaming, and unexpected friendships in this heartwarming middle-grade romcom by Jodi Meadows.

Tender queer coming-of-age story about Ollie navigating puberty, identity, and bullying. A heartwarming tale of finding courage to be authentic.

A Mars rover named Resilience learns human emotions on his journey to Mars, facing challenges and tests of courage in this middle grade novel.

A volcanic eruption alters the world's climate, inspiring Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. A tale of climate change, human folly, and hope in a changing world.

Demeter, a spaceship, must team up with monsters to stop Dracula from killing her passengers in this queer sci-fi horror tale of friendship and revenge.

An uproariously funny picture book by Dan Santat warns why fish are untrustworthy villains. Hilarious exploration of underwater creatures.

A jaded bartender's life changes when a charming couple with an open marriage introduces her to new experiences, love, and self-discovery in a glamorous setting.

A YA graphic novel about a girl's summer job at a theme park where she must overcome obstacles to find her own happily ever after.

Lila must solve her grandpa's murder at a haunted inn in Ohio with the help of her brother and neighbor in The Last Resort by Erin Entrada Kelly.

Join a young Palestinian girl as she tends to her Jiddo's garden, learning about family, identity, and the enduring connection to their homeland.

Murderous android "Murderbot" seeks self-discovery in Martha Wells' award-winning sci-fi novella. Tasked with protecting humans, it just wants to be left alone.

Reflections on the joy of reading and the value of immersing oneself in books, with insightful essays on the relationship between reading and life.

Welcome to Foxfire where Verity Vox must break a curse, find a missing girl, and uncover the mystery of a lurking monster before the town is lost forever.