Red Scare by Liam Francis Walsh Rachel’s Pick: Peggy is a young girl who suffers from polio, making it extremely difficult to walk, even with assistance. Unfortunately, that isn’t the only issue she has to face. At home, she has a father who has PTSD from the Korean war. At school, she endures constant bullying … Read more
The School Between Winter and Fairyland by Heather Fawcett Ok, I just want to start by saying this book is amazing! Heather Fawcett is an artist with words. Ok, back on track now. Autumn has never cared what the magicians (or Cai Morrigan) do, and they have never cared what she does. All Autumn cares … Read more
Ready When You Are by Gary Lonesborough Sevi’s Pick: Jackson thinks he has it all figured out. The perfect girl, good mates, and a great family. Then Tomas comes and changes everything. This sweet novel makes you think about social norms and how we think and talk to each other. A great read!
The Hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz Nova’s Pick: The setting of the book and Joan’s characteristics as a person made this book thoroughly enjoyable. I would recommend this book to anybody who enjoys novels that take place in earlier time periods, and from the perspectives of teens.
Isla to Island by Alexis Castellano Nova’s Pick: Marisol lives on the beautiful island of Cuba with her parents, but with wars raging all around them, Marisol’s wonderful home becomes unsafe for her, so her parents send her to Brooklyn in the U.S. She is separated from her home, family and everything she has ever … Read more
Natalie’s Pick: The Mirror Season by Anna-Marie McLemore This is both the saddest and best book I’ve ever read. The Mirror Season tells the story of two teenagers who were both sexually assaulted at the same party. Graciela remembers everything about that night, but Lock doesn’t. And when the he shows up at her school, Graciela … Read more
Sevi’s Pick: Carry On by Rainbow Rowell This is a sweet story for fans of Harry Potter and any fantasy or action books. Simon Snow is the worst chosen one ever to be chosen, at least that’s what his menacing and annoying roommate Baz says. The guy didn’t even bother to show up! With the an … Read more
Natalie’s Pick: All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir This book is so emotionally devastating and beautiful. Salahudin and Noor are like family, but they haven’t spoken in months. Not until Sal’s mother passes away from chronic kidney disease. All My Rage is a book about friendship and romance in the real world, where nothing seems … Read more
Rachel’s Pick: Gallant by V. E. Schwab Olivia is a young mute girl who lives in Merilance, an all-girl orphanage. She’s a clever but mischievous girl who often gets into trouble. Between the matrons and other girls hating her and the ghouls haunting the orphanage walls, Olivia feels stuck and yearns for more. Her deceased mother … Read more
Solstice’s Pick:Stargazing by Jen Wang Stargazing includes Christine, who follows her parents’ strict rules without a complaint, and her new neighbor, Moon, who quickly becomes her best friend; other than growing up in the same suburb, the two have nothing in common! Christine soon begins to follow Moon’s lead to become who she truly wants … Read more