Young Adult

Newbery Honor- and Coretta Scott King Author Award-winner Renée Watson's heart-rending debut, about one girl's journey to reconnect to joy.

The popular CW show for teens is a great way to entice them to read the book series.

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft.

In a hard-hitting novel about fitting in – or not – Anthony “Ant” Jones gets transported from his East Cleveland hood to an almost all-white prep school and has to figure out where he belongs...before he loses himself entirely.

The inspirational true story of the first African American to play college basketball in the deeply segregated Southeastern Conference.

A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity.

Inspired by Betty's real life – but expanded upon and fictionalized through collaboration with novelist Renée Watson – Ilyasah Shabazz illuminates four poignant years in her mother’s childhood with this book, painting an inspiring portrait of a girl overcoming the challenges of self-acceptance and belonging that will resonate with young readers today.

Seventeen-year-old Lindsey Allen is an A-student who has her heart set on becoming an astronomer. But first she must break away from her mother, an eccentric failed beauty queen who has set up a phony psychic reading shop in their Oregon garage. Fascinating story of the ups and downs of a mother-daughter relationship.

The fourth book in a sizzling series filled with action and adventure. Fans of The Selection and The Hunger Games will discover a heart-pounding thrill ride of espionage and suspense set in glittering high society.

Whenever parents tell me they have a boy who hates reading, I tell them two words: Gary Paulsen. In this story, a treasured rifle passed down through generations is the cause of a tragic accident. With subtle mastery and precision, this tough, thought-provoking novel challenges the idea that firearms don't become instruments of destruction and murder until they are placed in human hands.

Can’t believe it took me this long to include this wonderful graphic novel with a hodgepodge of memorable characters, from Jin Wang, who starts at a new school where he's the only Chinese-American student to Danny, an all-American boy whose obnoxious Chinese cousin Chin-Kee's annual visit is such a disaster that it ruins Danny's reputation at school. Each of these characters cannot help himself alone, but how can they possibly help each other? A great story about never forgetting who you are.

Kyle Hildebrand comes from a family of legendary NASCAR drivers. His older brother, Kris, is the heir apparent to the family business and shows great promise. Kyle, meanwhile, is seemingly content to play trumpet in a brass quintet. After Kris is injured, Kyle takes his place behind the wheel and proves himself to be a skilled and savvy driver, and he questions if he should pursue his interest in music or turn to racing. Lipsyte taps into the ever-growing popularity of NASCAR with this effort. As usual, he is at his best when conveying the high-octane sports details, filling readers in on what it is like to be in the middle of a race, as well as the other elements of the NASCAR life, from the sponsors that need to be schmoozed to the ever-available groupies. Fans of the sport will love this and hope for more installments of Kyle's story.

The Oscar-nominated actress shares her one-of-a-kind life story in a voice as fresh and challenging as many of the unique characters she’s played onscreen. With full-throttle honesty, she examines her unconventional rise to fame with personal insights into depression, friendship, “haters,” weight, race and a variety of other issues in this enlightening, engrossing and often humorous autobiography.

Great way to get reluctant boy readers into reading. Prince Corum Jhaelen embarks on an epic journey of fate and vengeance through all the fifteen planes of Earth, even to the very center of Time-the still, blue city of Tanelorn. Acclaimed author Moorcock weaves stunning blend of magic, heroism, and wonder.

Hidden gem! Perfect for car trips with disengaged teens, this “guide” provides a plethora of cow facts so even the novice can identify and get to know America's fifty-two breeds of cattle. If that sounds random, I assure you that every entry in this entertaining yet completely usable book features fascinating cow trivia that is always informative, often amazing and usually amusing. Indispensable companion for would-be cow tippers, farmers, city folk, agriculturalists, interstate drivers, 4-H'ers, vacationing families, and everyone who likes to moo at cows.