Based in 1952, The Ride by Nancy Cathers Demme tells the story of Diego Ramirez, a 15-year-old boy who is running away from his home for unknown reasons. The crux of the book is an exploration of who Diego is, why he has left and...

Tru Untrue by Rachelle Jones Smith is a novel that explores strong social issues, identity, and self-acceptance while navigating the relationship between two strange characters. Tru doesn’t have a very happy past. Transferred midterm, all he wants is to complete his community service. He appears...

The Ghost Years by Mutch Katsonga deals with the emotional and psychological downfall of a young man and his remarkable journey to a life of clarity and understanding. At the young age of 14, his idyllic childhood is shattered when he experiences something that changes...

Teen Guide To Parents: How To Manipulate Without Them Knowing is a work of non-fiction aimed at young adults, and was penned by author Kathleen Laziza. Both humorous and serious in its approach to social issues, this concise volume of situational advice seeks to take...

Timely and driven by an urgent message, Tying the Leaves: A Novel by June Toher is a powerful narrative that will appeal to both young and adult readers; a science fiction story that combines time travel and environmental themes to castigate a political setting that...

The Mixtape to My Life is a young adult coming of age novel written by Jake Martinez. As far as Justin was concerned, band camp made the hell that was August in South Texas even more hellish. Justin’s mom wondered why he seemed so glum...

The Nine by Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg is a novel about the Webber family and their experiences with an elite boarding school. Hannah and Edward enroll their talented son in the exclusive Dunning Academy despite the exorbitant cost. The difficulty of keeping up with the fees...

Will’s life is unconventional enough, living with his mentally unbalanced mother in a less than desirable neighborhood while doing his best to maintain a passable high school persona. He really doesn’t need the added pressure of advice from the strange gypsy woman who appears to...

The Tunes of Lenore: When You Go to Boarding School Bring Your Friends by J.T. Blossom is a gripping coming of age story that features a compelling female protagonist. Set in the future in 2026, the novel tells the story of sixteen-year-old Ella, an intelligent...

The Homecoming Racer by Logan Stoves is a beautifully written novel with a strong appeal to sports fans. Jackson is the winner of the Arizona 500 and he has succeeded in building a good fan base. He is an easy-going high school athlete who has...