Young Adults (Ages 12-18)

A companion novel to PET, Bitter navigates social revolution and youth activism in Lucille. Emezi's timely and provocative take on power, protest, and art.

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

Award-winning book Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon challenges societal norms and celebrates gender diversity. Praise from prominent figures.

Award-winning artist Nora Krug explores her family's wartime history in Nazi Germany in this graphic memoir, named a best book of the year by multiple publications.

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

Explore asexual love in sci-fi, fantasy, & contemporary tales. From wheelchair races to mermaids, these unconventional stories showcase diverse aces.

Chilling fable about art, obsession, and supernatural horrors in NYC. Athan survives a massacre at a penthouse party and becomes a suspect.

In BEATING HEART BABY, Santi navigates internet friendships and indie rock with his high school marching band, discovering love and art along the way.

In the mid-90s, high school junior Christine journals about friendship, love, and self-discovery. A coming-of-age story by Hope Larson.

Porta Bella Magiculinary Academy mixes magic, romance, and culinary competition in Basil and Oregano, a sweet young adult graphic novel.

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.

Relive your favorite Avatar: The Last Airbender scenes with this detailed coloring book by artist Jed Henry. Officially created with creators DiMartino and Konietzko.

Authentic Selves celebrates the joy and community of trans and nonbinary people through stunning photographs and personal stories, showcasing their rich and fulfilling lives.

A poignant novel set during the Syrian Revolution, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow follows Salama as she navigates loyalty, survival, and love amidst the chaos of war.

Artie discovers her werewolf lineage and navigates family secrets with the help of friends, while facing the threat of vampires in the woods.

Join Bea and Lou on a magical journey through West Texas in Tillie Walden's intimate graphic novel about friendship, grief, and healing. 2020 Eisner Award Winner.

A delightful graphic novel about love, self-discovery, and mistaken identities in high school, filled with humor and romance.

Arden Grey navigates toxic relationships while coming to terms with her identity as a young photographer in Ray Stoeve's insightful YA novel.

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 gripping graphic novel exploring the Salem witch trials, where fear and paranoia led to the unjust accusations and deaths of innocent individuals.

Award-winning YA nonfiction examining Indigenous resistance and resilience over 400 years, adapted for young readers with discussion topics and archival images.

Color in over 90 pages of Amulet characters, patterns, and scenes in this official coloring book inspired by Kazu Kibuishi’s bestselling series! Hours of fun for fans of all ages! 🎨

"American Born Chinese, a graphic novel by Gene Yang, intertwines the lives of three characters in a modern fable. Winner of multiple awards, now on Disney+."

Tribute to Matthew Shepard's life and LGBTQ+ rights legacy, inspiring progress and hope through the Matthew Shepard Foundation.