Becoming Calvin: The Wake of Expectations, Volume 1, by Javier De Lucia, is a compelling story that takes readers on an emotional journey through the life of its protagonist, Calvin McShane. The story explores personal growth, change, and the search for identity. Combining introspection with...

Andrea Beck’s Below the Surface is a young adult novel that examines the challenges of fitting into a new community, the burden of judgment, and the effects of tragedy. Set in the seemingly perfect town of Oak Park, the story follows Emily Libert, a sixteen-year-old...

Back Pocket: Tools to Help Parents Nurture Their Teens' Mental Health by Shaney Andler is a guide that encompasses a comprehensive approach to supporting adolescent well-being, and does so by addressing multiple factors influencing mental health. The book covers the impact of phone use, including...

Get ready for a few laughs and a dose of sweet romance with Nicole Schubert's Boyfriend in a Body Cast. Beatrix Plumb, a sixteen-year-old romantic and idealist, has a penchant for Appalachian flatfoot poetry and hip hop. Being the romantic that she is, Bee hopes...

Bill's 5 Rules for Success by Bill Leinweber provides five key guidelines and Bill's reasoning for their effectiveness. In short succession, Rule One: Show Up states that attendance is essential for completing work, and employees should notify supervisors of unavoidable absences. Rule Two: Be On...

Becoming Carly Klein by Elizabeth Harlan follows the story of a headstrong sixteen-year-old girl named Carly Klein. Despite her privileged upbringing, Carly feels neglected by her self-absorbed parents and lashes out in unpredictable ways. A sophomore at Baxter Girls High School, Carly develops a crush...

Twinkie's quest to catch a squirrel in the garden sparks her troubles. She accidentally dashes through a portal in a tree, transforming from an ordinary dog into Trixie, a sixteen-year-old princess on the Kalaxia Limo One. While grappling with this new identity, she discovers her...

Back to Bainbridge by Norah Lally begins with fourteen-year-old Vicki's family being forced out of their house as their mother struggles to find a new job. It was time for them to relocate and begin anew. Vicki was concerned about her mother, who couldn't seem...

In Before We Move On, Sally Reiser Simon demonstrates what might happen if we leave our loved ones before we say goodbye. Thirteen-year-old Kiki loves art, drama, and a boy named Jesse. Other than drama camp and stolen moments, they don't really interact, but Jesse's...

Between Shadows and Lies by Angela Grey is a young adult narrative set against the backdrop of a tumultuous family dynamic. Inspired by actual events, the novel sheds light on the precarious lives of four siblings who must navigate the dangers posed by their alcoholic...