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How it Feels to Float

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How It Feels to Float (Paperback)

By Helena Fox
$10.99
ISBN: 9780525554363
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Penguin Books - May 5th, 2020

After we lost my dad, this was the first book I could actually read and finish. The main character resonated with me and felt so human. Though the subject matter is difficult (and somewhat taboo), the author approaches it with a tender hand and a courageous heart. I owe her a debt of gratitude for helping to anchor me when all I could do was float. CW: Suicide, mental illness

Stacey

P S I Miss You

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P.S. I Miss You (Hardcover)

By Jen Petro-Roy
$16.99
ISBN: 9781250123480
Availability: On Order at the Wholesaler
Published: Feiwel & Friends - March 6th, 2018

 

This book shares the moving tale of a young girl dealing with her strict religious family's reaction to her sister's sin, which ended in her being sent away. Trying to come to terms with the situation, she begins writing her sister letters and ends up finding herself along the way. This book deals with heavy subject matters and I would not recommend it to children under 11.

Cissa

Goldie Vance Vol. 1

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Goldie Vance Vol. 1 (Paperback)

By Hope Larson, Brittney Williams (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9781608868988
Availability: Available at Wholesaler
Published: BOOM! Box - October 11th, 2016

 

Goldie Vance dreams of becoming the in-house detective at the hotel where she and her dad work. She's insatiably curious, determined, and willing to go to extreme lengths to help her clients. When one of the clients goes missing, it's up to Goldie and her friends to solve the mystery and track him down. This book is filled with mystery and fun, perfect for fans of Nancy Drew or Gravity Falls!

Shana

Illuminae

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Illuminae (The Illuminae Files #1) (Paperback)

By Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
$12.99
ISBN: 9780553499148
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Ember - April 25th, 2017

 

Illuminae is a fast-paced, heart racing, YA sci-fi book that breaks genre conventions, experiments with form and will keep you turning pages well into the night. Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down, and I had to read the second one immediately. This is the perfect time to pick this one up because the trilogy is now complete! Head over to the YA section to find the others!

April

Conviction

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Conviction (Paperback)

By Kelly Loy Gilbert
$9.99
ISBN: 9781484725382
Availability: It's Complicated--Contact us for more info
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - March 13th, 2018

 

Star pitcher Braden thought his life was under control, and it was--until he is the only witness when his father, a prominent televangelist, runs over and kills a police officer. With the trial fast approaching, Braden must find new footing as everything he thought he knew about family, faith, and truth is crumbling. Gut-wrenching, superbly written, and ultimately hopeful.

Rebecca

Backyard Fairies

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Backyard Fairies (Hardcover)

By Phoebe Wahl
$17.99
ISBN: 9781524715274
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - March 6th, 2018

 

In this magical yet ordinary story, a little girl searches for fairies in her backyard. While she may never see one, sometimes hints are enough. The vivid, jewel-tone illustrations are full of patterns and details that beg to be pored over. With a simple rhyming text and lush, layered illustrations, this book is certain to be a favorite reread at bedtimes!

Marika

Poet X

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The Poet X (Hardcover)

By Elizabeth Acevedo
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062662804
Availability: Available at Wholesaler
Published: Quill Tree Books - March 6th, 2018

 

A novel in verse. Acevedo writes lyrically of being a teenager, a Latina, a twin, a Catholic, a daughter - and all her identities swirl together as we witness the creation of a poet. As soon as I finished the book I felt I had to start reading her poetry immediately.

David

Stella Diaz Has Something to Say

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Stella Díaz Has Something to Say (Stella Diaz #1) (Hardcover)

By Angela Dominguez, Angela Dominguez (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781626728585
Availability: Available at Wholesaler
Published: Roaring Brook Press - January 16th, 2018

 

Stella is bilingual, but she's not a big fan of talking aloud in English or Spanish. But with practice -- and the right motivation -- she figures out how to make her voice heard.

Sarah

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