The novel immediately puts the reader on edge with a thick atmosphere of suspense and danger. Zay is a relatable character ...

This propulsive YA thriller for younger teen readers combines suspense with important social justice topics in Jackson’s classic style. With concise scene-setting details like a spooky ...

Jen Zhao’s narration communicates all the feels of a teenager’s first love and heartbreak, with expert Mandarin pronunciation ...

Asher signs up to participate in a special research experiment at the Factory that will help out his mother financially.

Visually, the novel stuns with earthy oranges and browns, evoking a world that feels both magical and intense. This is a ...

Readers will be drawn in by the chemistry between the two leads, but what really sets this fantasy apart is the clever ...

While this book is marketed as an adult title, it holds strong teen appeal with a relatable main character who is struggling ...

Any young people who are interested in the history of the Civil Rights movement or the life of Malcolm X will be engaged by this book as well.

Dominican-American Yulieta lives in Texas with her mother and aspires to be a Broadway actor. Her dream of being the first Black lead in a play at her school is crushed by her racist theater teacher, ...

Cynthia Leitich Smith talks Legendary Frybread Drive-In, indigenous representation in children’s and YA lit, and literature as a cultural celebration for all readers.

This biography of Malcolm X for middle and high schoolers is an engaging look at the life of the civil rights leader. Listeners will learn about the life of Malcolm X, who walked many different paths ...

There is laugh-out-loud humor, and moments where teens will relate to Sara Lin’s cringe-worthy, yet honest behavior ...