Scorpion Grasses by Jessica Roman is a beautifully written and inspiring novel highlighting the transformative power of love and acceptance. Colby lives in a dysfunctional family, where his mother’s addiction and destructive behavior make their home life unpredictable and dangerous. His stepfather George is indifferent,...

Swim by Jeff Christopher Leonard is a coming-of-age story of a high schooler trying to navigate loss and trauma. Bernard Barnacle has always had a tumultuous relationship with water. Although born to a father who was a fisherman, Barny never quite managed to become an...

Sour Apples by Paul Jantzen transports us to 1975 Walnut Creek. Here we meet 11-year-old Jimmy Hamilton. Jimmy has fought many battles—both real and imaginary. But nothing compares to when he battled to protect his tree fort. It is over fifteen feet up an old...

Summer of 93 is a work of fiction penned by author Archana Somvanshi in the coming-of-age, interpersonal drama, and cultural genres for young adult and adult readers. In this compelling and emotive tale, three siblings venture into their ancestral village where they uncover secrets about...

Spirals of Stardust is a young adult sci-fi novella by Diane C. Jerome. In the 23rd century, all the rainforests have vanished from Earth except one. Animals have been implanted with cloned human genes, and humanity has ensured its survival by merging itself with the...

Straight up Rapping by Carol Denise Mitchell is the story of two high school graduates, Dirty and Clean, who immediately hit the big time fresh out of school when they sign a $40-million music contract. But before this good fortune, Dirty and Clean did not...

Somewhere Between Dandelions is a paranormal drama by Trisha Larson Harmon. All Claire Goodnight wants is to move away from her small town and her alcoholic mother after her high school graduation. When Finn Peterson, a longtime crush with whom she recently had a perfect...

Summer of Mud is a work of fiction in the coming of age, recent historical fiction, and slice-of-life subgenres. The work is best suited to mature teen and adult readers. Penned by author Rebecca Bischoff, the plot follows twelve-year-old Scoob, a musical prodigy dreaming of...

Emma Chan and Naomi Lin are best friends who attend the same school, share a love for music, and often compete in the same competitions. Despite these similarities, their lives couldn't be more different. Naomi is always busy and does not find much pleasure in...

Shadow and Sword by N.K. Carlson is an epic fantasy adventure and the first book in The Chronicles of Terrasohnen. Sixteen-year-old Reith has lived in Coeden all his life. After the deaths of his parents, Vereinen took him in as a chronicler’s apprentice. Now, Reith...