Young Adults (Ages 12-18)

Looking for Smoke by K. A. Cobell is a powerful debut novel blending thriller and mystery as four friends on a Blackfeet reservation become suspects in a murder investigation.

In "Lockjaw", Paz and her friends are on a mission to hunt down a monstrous force in their town. A chilling trans YA horror debut with shifting timeframes and multiple perspectives.

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.

Join Pip in a murder mystery party filled with intrigue and deception in this novella from bestselling author Holly Jackson. Who will solve the murder of Reginald Remy?

Chloe hunts for missing prom queen Shara with rivals Smith and Rory, uncovering secrets in small-town Alabama in Casey McQuiston's joyful romantic comedy.

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

YA novel featuring LGBTQ+ teen artists, activists, and telepathic visionaries navigating love, friendship, and hope in the face of climate and community destruction.

"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.

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.

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

The Soler sisters attend a prestigious finishing school, but only one sister returns home and she's hiding a dark secret. Will Isla find the truth?

A powerful YA novel about a transgender teen exploring identity and love while dealing with transphobia, navigating a love triangle, and learning self-acceptance.

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.

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.

Fishkill Carmel fights for survival, but finds hope and a new family with Duck-Duck and her mother in this poignant YA debut.

An anxious teen birder witnesses a murder, enlisting help from friends to investigate while navigating fears and falling for a cute girl.

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.

The explosive conclusion to Veronica Roth's Divergent series reveals secrets of a dystopian world, with bonus content. One choice will define you.

Maeve's tarot readings at school draw attention until a classmate disappears after drawing a chilling card. She must use her connection with the cards to uncover the truth.

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.

An action-packed fantasy duology featuring a criminal mastermind and vampires, filled with romance and revenge. A thrilling adventure by bestselling author Hafsah Faizal.