Kat Baker dreams of running for a cross-country team at New Canaan High. She plans to train all summer, but her mom, Maria, takes Kat and her little brother, James, for a long vacation to her home country, Greece. Kat is devastated. The small village...

You Go, Girl! by Elaine Insinnia follows Lainie, a 12-year-old girl in 1959, who wades through the overtures of childhood, friendship, and social expectations. Lainie's efforts to help a struggling family, the Tilados, drive much of the plot. After discovering that their home is at...

Stars, Clouds, and Shadows by Hermione Lee is the first installment in the Ethereal Starshine Trilogy series. Evangelina Leclair, a sixteen-year-old angel, loves to roam above the clouds and traverse the islands of the Land of Heavenly Dreams. But when her parents assign her the...

The Doomsong Voyage by J. G. Harlond is aimed at young adult readers of fantasy, coming-of-age, and adventure fiction. Finn of the Volsungs is a young tale-maker in the Cold North. He stays with his cousins, who unwillingly share their roof with Finn, considering him...

One Happy Accident by Gary Simonds is a touching coming-of-age story that follows Sean McLaine, a high school student struggling with delayed puberty and relentless bullying. When Kayleigh McLaughlin arrives from Ireland, her friendship becomes an unexpected source of strength and support for Sean. Simonds...

Whispers of an Unfinished Tale by Spandana M L is a refreshing tale of youthful unrequited love. Set primarily in a school, the main character, Roohi, falls fast and deep for her classmate, Karan. At first, they exchange stolen glances during lab, and he asks...

August in Savannah by Safiyyah Ar-Raheem is a heartwarming coming-of-age novel that captures the magic of summer discovery and first love. The story follows Symone, a newcomer to Savannah, who embarks on adventures with Arius that spark growth, self-discovery, and enchantment. Set against a backdrop...

One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper will appeal to young adult fans of urban fantasy, romance, and adventure. Maddy Hutton turns seventeen and gets an unusual present from her Grams for her birthday. It's a DNA test showing that Maddy is a twenty-five percent villain....

The Monocle by Mark Cavanagh opens in the summer of 1966 when thirteen-year-old Mick Sullivan and his friend Viv Oulette discover a mysterious bronze clamshell in an abandoned farmhouse. The house's owner, Mr. Winsor, disappeared without a trace, leaving behind the clamshell, a notebook, and...

Susan Reimer’s The Gatekeeper’s Daughter tells a story of tradition, duty, and discovery through the life of Maira, a young girl destined to follow in her father’s footsteps as the gatekeeper of their village. Her role is essential to the safety and order of their...