Never Fall Down

Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick

Never Fall Down The true story of Arn-Chorn Pond and how he survived the Cambodian Genocide as a child. Told from a first person point-of-view this story is extremely potent and emotional. It looks at the best sides of humanity and some of the worst. Recommended for high schoolers and above.

Hike

Hike by Pete Oswald

Hike Grab your gear! It’s time to get outside. A near-wordless picture book, Hike provides an excellent opportunity to start telling the story yourself. Where will you hike next?

The Elements of Pop-up

The Elements of Pop-up by David A. Carter; James Diaz

The Elements of Pop-up Have you ever read a pop-up book and wondered how it was created? The Elements of Pop-Up gives concise instructions on paper engineering that allow you to make your own pop-up art! Perfect for hands-on teenage artists who are looking for something new.

Pumpkinheads

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell

Pumpkinheads While Josiah struggles to say goodbye to a place he loves, Deja tries to encourage him to enjoy the present moment. While especially sweet in the fall, this story is one I enjoy all year round.

The Queen of Attolia

The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner

The Queen of Attolia This book will stay with you. Complex emotional relationships and intricate character arcs are just the tip of the iceberg. There’s war, love, betrayal, trauma, and not a small amount of mischief. It is technically the second book in the Queen’s Thief series, but could be read as a stand-alone. If … Read more

I’ll Give You the Sun

I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

I’ll Give You the Sun Anyone who has siblings knows that even while you love them CRAZY, sometimes they drive you CRAZY! This book explores sibling rivalry from both perspectives and asks hard questions about how we interact with the ones we love.