In this beautiful book, Julian imagines himself a mermaid. His Abuela sees him as he sees himself.
Robin
Ten-year-old Mia takes charge of the office at the motel her immigrant parents run in a debut novel that is both realistic and delightful.
Sarah
The retelling of the lives of Henry VIII and his six wives - seven voices by seven authors - remarkable!
Robin
Few books moved me as a young reader more than Sabriel. When few well rounded female characters were available for a twelve-year-old, Sabriel was a blessing. I stumbled across the book by accident and was immediately immersed in a world where one girl stands on the border of death and protects the living from its denizens. Sabriel must quickly come into her birthright and save her father from the final gateway of death and in the process, save her world.
Cissa
If Scandal and Veronica Mars had a YA book baby, it would be The Fixer. Smart, dishy, so well done. I couldn't put it down!
Rebecca
You didn’t know you needed a Civil War era zombie book—but you do. In Dread Nation, Justina Ireland draws a compelling, tense, page turner that both makes your heart pound in suspense and makes you think about race with its nuanced writing. In short, it is genius, and you need to read it. (Even if you don't like zombie books.)
April
When their grandmother disappears, two children venture into an alternate realm to find her. This riveting story is inspired by Korean folklore and told through the medium of comics. With colorful illustrations, engaging characters, and the right mix of tension and humor, it is certain to become a story time favorite.
Marika
A teenage girl dresses as a boy and follows her older brother to western New York in 1807.
Sarah
With superb drawings and a nuanced emotional journey, it's difficult to resist the pull of this stunning, coming-of-age narrative. Simply masterful!
Marika
Mei's all set to fulfill her parents' plan: she's a freshman at MIT on the path to becoming a doctor and marrying the perfect Taiwanese Ivy Leaguer. The only problem? She hates germs, is bored by biology class, and has a crush on her decidedly not Taiwanese classmate. When Mei reconnects with her estranged brother Xing, she must decide whether all the secrets are worth it. This smart, funny YA debut is for fans of Sarah Dessen or Jennifer Smith.
Rebecca
