Young Adults (Ages 12-18)

2024 Sydney Taylor Book Award YA Honor: Vera, a golem made for vengeance, discovers a life beyond her purpose in this Jewish historical horror novel.

In Where Sleeping Girls Lie - a YA mystery by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, a new boarding school student uncovers dark secrets after her roommate vanishes.

Two teens named Will Grayson meet in Chicago and embark on unexpected journeys, leading to heartfelt revelations and a spectacular high school musical.

An empowering YA anthology featuring trans and queer authors reimagining classic monster stories highlighting themes of love, self-acceptance, and empowerment.

A Korean American teen pursues her dream of becoming a chef on a TV cooking show, defying cultural expectations and facing challenges along the way.

A Stonewall Book Award winning queer immigrant fairytale about angels, demons, love, and the power of identity. Praise from NPR, Kirkus, and more.

Reese's Book Club Summer YA Pick '24: Twelfth Knight is a romantic comedy about Viola and Jack's online gaming connection turning real.

A gripping thriller by bestselling author Angeline Boulley about a young woman uncovering her stolen history amidst a high-profile murder investigation and family secrets.

Two enemies, a transgender prince and bigender dama/assassin, must work together to break a curse in this lush YA fantasy by Anna-Marie and Elliott McLemore.

Tori, Charlie, and Nick navigate a challenging holiday season in this Heartstopper novella, facing tough times with resilience and love.

When Trouble strikes, Henry embarks on a journey to climb Mt. Katahdin with his dog and a friend to discover himself and his past in this gripping novel.

Summer rom-com about Quique trying to get over his crush by dating other guys, but soon realizes living his truth may come at a cost.

Noor fights book banning in her new school, facing adversity but determined to speak out against injustice in this timely social-suspense novel.

A trans witch must confront his past and royal fiancé to save a fae kingdom. Will Wyatt choose love or freedom in THE FAE KEEPER by H.E. Edgmon?

YA about Wilhelmina, lost in grief and limbo after a tumultuous year. Mysterious clues offer hope in her search for a way forward.

"A Black teen competes in deadly high-stakes competition to regain Ivy League acceptance. A thrilling tale of sacrifice, power, and survival."

A suspenseful YA novel about a biracial teen at an integrated prom in Georgia, facing racism and dark secrets.

A gripping mystery thriller about a teen's search for the truth behind her mother's shocking reappearance during a true crime documentary filming.

In a divided world of humans and witchers, Venus brews illegal love potions to survive. When tragedy strikes, she must choose between revenge and family.

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.

Beware the Crestmont brothers and their deadly secrets, as Lauren O'Brian must decide who to trust in order to catch a killer before becoming the next victim. A thrilling YA debut.

Darkly seductive witchy thriller where girls defy the darkness, risking their souls to bring back the dead. A chilling hunt for a supernatural killer.

Prep school elites will do anything to secure a spot at the Ivies, even if it means murder. A chilling thriller about ruthless ambition.

YA duology inspired by Poe, a dark mystery unravels a friendship. Tress seeks answers from former best friend Felicity at a Halloween party.