All the World's a Stage

 Many dream of being up on stage or their names in lights.  This week, we're sharing teen books featuring stories about theater, movies, and television.  Here's a few of our favorites . . . .

It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly Bourne

Audrey gave up on romance before meeting aspiring filmmaker Harry at the cinema where they work, but soon they are deeply in love--and not like it is portrayed in movies.

The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin by Kip Wilson

On her eighteenth birthday, Hilde leaves her orphanage in 1930s Berlin, and heads out into the world to discover her place in it. But finding a job is hard, at least until she stumbles into Café Lila, a vibrant cabaret full of expressive customers.

Waste of Space by Gina Damico

Cram ten hormonal teens into a spaceship and blast off: that's the premise for the ill-conceived reality show Waste of Space. The kids who are cast know everything about drama--and nothing about the fact that the production is fake.

More Books --

Always Never Yours by Emily Wibberley

Behind the Scenes series by Bisco Hatori

Better Together by Christine Riccio

Echo After Echo by A.R. Capetta

Flip the Script by Lyla Lee

Gunslinger Girl by Lyndsay Ely

I Loved You in Another Life by David Arnold

I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee

In Search of Us by Ava Dellaira

The Love Curse of Melody McIntyre by Robin Talley

Love, Jacaranda by Alex Flinn

Secrets So Deep by Ginny Myers Sain

Take Me Home Tonight by Morgan Matson

This Book Is Not Yet Rated by Peter Bognanni

Super(Hero) Books for Kids

Superhero are always a popular topic with kids.  Here are a few of our favorite superhero chapter books ...

Almost Super by Marion Jensen

Two brothers in a family of superheroes are forced to reexamine everything they knew about being super when the powers they receive are total duds and their enemy is revealed to be just like they are.

Zodiac Legacy: Tiger Island by Stuart Moore

When six teenagers gain strange, magical superpowers, the vanguard launches a surprise attack in hopes of stopping the young heroes before they fully understand their abilities.

Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor

In southeastern Nigeria, twelve-year-old Mnamdi is determined to avenge his police chief father, who was murdered while triyng to rid the town of criminals, but Nnamdi feels powerless until he receives a magical object which gives him superpowers.

Cape by Kate Hannigan

Soon after being recruited by the mysterious Mrs. Boudica to join a secret military intelligence operation, Josie, Mae, and Akiko discover their superhero abilities and use them to thwart a Nazi plot to steal the ENIAC computer.

More Superhero Stories --

Battling Boy by Paul Pope

Black Panther: The Young Prince by Ronald L. Smith

DC Superhero Girls: Final Crisis by Shea Fontana

Dear DC Supervillains by Michael Northrop

The Flash: Johnny Quick by Barry Lyga

Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities by Mike Jung

Jack Blank and the Imagine Nation by Matt Myklusch

The Mighty Odds by Amy Ignatow

My Brother Is a Superhero by David Solomons

Public School Superhero by James Patterson

Sidekicked by John David Anderson

Super Schnoz and the Gates of Smell by Gary Urey

Wonder Woman at Superhero High by Lisa Yee

It's a Hard Knock Life: Stories of Orphans

It seems a common theme in children's books -- the plucky orphan going on an adventure.  Here are a few of our favorites . . . .

The Onts by Dan Greenburg

Ten-year-old orphan twins Wally and Cheyenne Shluffmuffin have had it bad at Cincinnati's Jolly Days Orphanage, but things get much worse when the Mandible sisters offer to share their home in the Dripping Fang Forest.

The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo

When ten-year-old orphan Peter Augustus Duchene encounters a fortune teller in the marketplace one day and she tells him that his sister, who is presumed dead, is in fact alive, he embarks on a remarkable series of adventures as he desperately tries to find her.

The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry

In this tongue-in-cheek take on classic themes in children's literature, the four Willoughby children set about to become "deserving orphans" after their neglectful parents embark on a treacherous around-the-world adventure, leaving them in the care of an odious nanny.

Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key

When an evil man claiming to be their uncle removes them from an orphanage, Tony and Tia, siblings with unusual powers, run away and try to find other people like themselves in hopes of learning something of their mysterious past.

More Books --

At the Bottom of the World by Bill Nye

The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Clem Hetherington and the Ironwood Race by Jen Breach

Dactyll Hill Squad by Daniel Jose Older

Henry & Eva and the Castle on the Cliff by Andrea Portes

Loot by Jude Watson

The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan

The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier

Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech

Someplace to Call Home by Sandra Dallas

Wave Riders by Lauren St. John

We Own the Sky by W.R. Philbrick

April is Punny! Jokes, Riddles, and Wordplay Fun for April

Get ready for a month full of fun with these joke and riddle books.

Riddle Me This! Riddles and Stories to Challenge Your Mind by Hugh Lupton

A whimsical collection of riddles and riddling stories from all over the world. The playful illustrations offer clues that will help children to solve the riddles.

Just Joking LOL! by Rosie Gowsell Pattison

This collectible little book is packed with 300 silly kid-friendly jokes paired with photos of laughing animals and funny people.

Knock! Knock! Where is There? by Brian Elling

Collects over three hundred jokes featuring such famous locations as Stonehenge, Easter Island, the Bermuda Triangle, and Mount Rushmore.

More Books --

101 Hilarious Pranks and Practical Jokes by Theresa Julian

1001 Jokes for Kids: Laughs for All Ages

Belly Laugh Funniest, Grossest Jokes for Kids: 350 Hilarious Jokes

The Challenging Riddle Book for Kids by Danielle Hall

Dinosaur Jokes by Pam Rosenberg

The Jokiest Joking Puns Book Ever Written . . . No Joke! by Brian Boone

Silly Joke Books series by Michael Dahl

Tales, Legends, and Myths Retold

Retellings of fairy tales, myths, and classic stories are always popular.  It's always fun to see a new twist on an old story.  This week, I'm sharing story retellings for teens.  Here are a few of our favorites . . . .

Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George

A retelling of the tale of twelve princesses who wear out their shoes dancing every night, and of Galen, a former soldier now working in the king's gardens, who follows them in hopes of breaking the curse.

Nameless: A Tale of Beauty and Madness by Lili St. Crow

Raised in luxury as the pampered, adopted heiress of Enrico Vultusino, godfather of the Seven -- the powerful Families that rule magic-ridden New Haven -- Camille knows that she is not really Family. Unlike them, she is a mortal with a past that lies buried in trauma. Then she meets the mysterious Tor and begins to uncover the secrets of her birth.

William Shakespeare's The Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First by Ian Doescher

A retelling of The Phantom menace in the style of Shakespeare, featuring a disguised queen, a young hero, and two fearless knights facing a hidden, vengeful enemy.

More Retellings --

96 Words for Love by Rachel Roy

Briarheart by Mercedes Lackey

Debating Darcy by Sayantani DasGupta

The Fairest Beauty by Melanie Dickerson

The Forest Queen by Betsy Cornwell

Frogkisser! by Garth Nix

Gilded by Marissa Meyer

Little Thieves by Margaret Owen

Mechanica by Betsy Cornwell

Never Look Back by Lilliam Rivera

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price

Rapunzel Untangled by Cindy C. Bennett

Reflection: A Twisted Tale by Elizabeth Lim

Sea Witch by Sarah Henning

Splintered by A.G. Howard

Stitching Snow by R.C. Lewis

These Violent Deaths by Chloe Gong

Thorn by Intisar Khanani

Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson

Mad About Hoops

 It's March!  Which means it is time for March Madness.  This week, we're sharing some basketball stories for kids.

Double Scribble: A Jake Maddox Graphic Novel by Brandon Terrell

Diego "Clutch" Rivera was the hero of his school's basketball team last year, but this season things have not started well, and Diego is losing his confidence--but with some help from his dad and a friend he starts to rediscover the fun in basketball.

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.

Center Court Sting by Matt Christopher

Daren's tendency to blame everyone but himself when anything goes wrong causes problems with his best friend, with a young neighbor who idolizes him, and with one of his basketball teammates.

No Slam Dunk by Mike Lupica

In Annapolis, Maryland, seventh-grader Wes is a good teammate but this basketball season has been challenging because of his ball hog teammate Dinero, who is determined to steal the spotlight, and Wes's army veteran father who is suffering from PTSD.

More Books --

Big Shot by Jeff Kinney

Camp Average by Craig Battle

Fieldhouse by Scott Novosel

Meet Julie by Megan McDonald

My Life as a Potato by Arianne Costner

One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Prince by Bruce Brooks

Rebound by Kwame Alexander

The Turnover by Mike Lupica

We Are Family by LeBron James

Wheel Wizards by Matt Christopher

A Whole New Ball Game by Phil Bildner

All About Water

 This March, the Jefferson County Library is focusing on water and aquatic animals with our Dive In! promotion.  So this week I'm sharing picture books featuring water and the animals that live in it.  Here are a few of our favorites . . . .

Rain, Drop, Splash by Alvin Tresselt

Follows the raindrops as they grow from a puddle through a flood and on down the river to the ocean.

I Am Shark by Joan Holub

Humorously illustrated sharks introduce themselves and the characteristics that make them special, in a child-friendly, fish-out-of-water tale that includes profiles of species ranging from the Great White and Greenland to the Mako and Hammerhead.

The Water Princess by Susan Verde

The story of one young girl's quest to bring clean drinking water to her African village.

Plankton Is Pushy by Jonathan Fenske

Plankton tries hard to get Mister Mussel to return a friendly greeting, but when Mussel finally opens his mouth the results are unfortunate for Plankton.

Pigs Ahoy by David McPhail

A young man joins an ocean cruise on which some bad-mannered pigs create disaster while on board.

More Books --

At the Pond by David Elliott

A Bad Day for Fishing by Paige Hulsey

Barnacle Is Bored by Jonathan Fenske

The Deep End by Drew Sheneman

Don't Worry Little Crab by Chris Haughton

Duck and Goose Go to the Beach by Tad Hills

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino

Field Trip to the Ocean Deep by John Hare

Fish Eyes by Lois Ehlert

Hey, Water! by Antoinette Portis

How to Spy on a Shark by Lori Haskins Houran

I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry

Ladybug Girl at the Beach by David Sonam

Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups by Peter Bentley

Little Polar Bear by Hans de Beer

Misunderstood Shark by Ame Dyckman

Ocean Counting by Janet Lawler

The Ocean Story by John Seven

Oona by Kelly DiPucchio

Pierre the Penguin by Jean Marzollo

Poor Doreen by Sally Lloyd-Jones

The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen

River by Elisha Cooper

Swimmy by Leo Lionni

Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester

Trapped! by Robert Burleigh

Water Day by Margarita Engle

Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea by Jan Peck

Winners from the Past -- The Mark Twain Award

This week, we're sharing some of our favorite winners from past years of the Mark Twain Award.

The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann

In a society that purges thirteen-year-olds who are creative, identical twins Aaron and Alex are separated, one to attend University while the other, supposedly Eliminated, finds himself in a wondrous place where youths hone their abilities and learn magic.

The Girl with the Silver Eyes by Willo Davis Roberts

Katie can make things move with her mind and understand what animals are thinking and one day, suspecting that there are three others with her powers, she runs away to find them.

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein

Kyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids (if not the teachers), and an ardent fan of all games: board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the building of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot to be one of the first 12 kids in the library for an overnight of fun, food, and lots and lots of games.

More Mark Twain Award Winners --

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Blended by Sharon Draper

Deep and Dark and Dangerous: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn

Dork in Disguise by Carol Gorman

Framed: A TOAST Mystery by James Ponti

Manic Magee by Jerry Spinelli

A Million Ways Home by Dianna Dorisi-Winget

Millionaires for the Month by Stacey McAnulty

The Pinballs by Betsy Byars

Runaway Twin by Peg Kehret

Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Stolen Children by Peg Kehret

Titanic Crossing by Barbara Williams

The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Wenny Has Wings by Janet Lee Carey

White Bird by R.J. Palacio

Zach's Lie by Roland Smith

Got Game?

This week, I'm sharing sports stories for teens.  Here are a few of our favorites . . . .

Rez Ball by Byron Graves

These days, Tre Brun is happiest when he is playing basketball on the Red Lake Reservation high school team, even though he can't help but be constantly gut-punched with memories of his big brother, Jaxon, who died in an accident. When Jaxon's former teammates on the varsity team offer to take Tre under their wing, he sees this as his shot to represent his Ojibwe rez all the way to their first state championship. 

Winger by Andrew Smith

Two years younger than his classmates at a prestigious boarding school, fourteen-year-old Ryan Dean West grapples with living in the dorm for troublemakers, falling for his female best friend who thinks of him as just a kid, and playing wing on the Varsity rugby team with some of his frightening new dorm-mates.

Finding Her Edge by Jennifer Iacopelli

With gold-medalist parents and her older sister headed to the Olympics, all she wants is to live up to the family name and stand atop the ice dance podium at the Junior World Championships. As the biggest competition of her life draws closer and her family's legacy hangs in the balance, Adriana is caught between her past and present, between the golden future she's worked so hard for, and the one she gave up long ago.

More Books --

Brawler by Neil O. Connelly

Break the Fall by Jennifer Iacopelli

Buzz Kill by Beth Fantaskey

Call Me By My Name by John Ed Bradley

Cracking the Bell by Geoff Herbach

Curveball by Jordan Sonnenblick

Game Changer by Neal Shusterman

Gut Check by Eric Kester

Gutless by Carl Deuker

Hit Count by Chris Lynch

Home Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler

The Justice Project by Michael Betcherman

Like Other Girls by Britta Lundin

Michigan vs. the Boys by Carrie S. Allen

They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman

So You Like Video Games . . . .

This week, I'm sharing stories about video games.  Here's a few of our favorites . . . .

Slacker by Gordon Korman

Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. It's not too hard for him to get away with it . . . until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around him. Oops. It's time for some serious damage control.

Unbelievably Boring Bart by James Patterson

Brainy twelve-year-old Bart attracts little attention at his new middle school near Hollywood, California, but whenever he can get around his gym-coach father, he secretly hunts electricity-guzzling aliens.

Click'd by Tamara Ireland Stone

Allie Navarro can't wait to show her best friends the app she built at summer camp. CLICK'D pairs users based on common interests and sends them on a fun (and occasionally rule-breaking) scavenger hunt to find each other. And it's a hit. But when Allie discovers a glitch that threatens to expose everyone's secrets, she has to figure out how to make things right.

More Books --

Crack in the Code! by Nick Eliopulos

Cyberspace Warrior by Edward Packard

The Double Life of Danny Day by Mike Thayer

Dragon Ops by Mari Mancusi

Gamer Army by Trent Reedy

The Good War by Todd Strasser

Mac Cracks the Code by Mac Barnett

The Nerdy Dozen by Jeff Miller

The Ruby Code by Jessica Khoury

Saving Thanehaven by Catherine Jinks

Tournament Trouble by Sylv Chiang

Ultimate Gaming Showdown by M.K. England

Water Habitats and the Life in Them

The focus for March at the library is Dive In!  A promotion all about water and water animals.  This week, we're sharing some informational books are water habitats and the life in them.  Here are a few of our favorites . . . .

Ocean Atlas: A Journey Across the Wave and Into the Deep by Tom Jackson

A comprehensive exploration of our oceans, covering geography, ecosystems, and animals through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Map out the oceans' layers, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, exploring the conditions within each zone and the different creatures that live there, as well as exploring features of the ocean floor such as underwater volcanoes, thermal vents, and the mid-Atlantic ridge.

From Shore to Ocean Floor: The Human Journey to the Deep by Gill Arbuthnott

The story of how humans went from building the first boats to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific discoveries, be dazzled by some of the most exciting new species, and admire the incredible people who took the very first steps below the surface.

Life in Hot Water: Wildlife at the Bottom of the Ocean by Mary Batten

The scalding-hot water gushing from vents at the bottom of the ocean is one of the most extreme environments on Earth. Yet over millions of years, many organisms have evolved in amazing ways that enable them to thrive in this unlikely habitat. Scientists are hard at work to learn more about the complex ecosystems of the ocean depths.

More Books --

Amazing Rivers: 100+ Waterways That Will Boggle Your Mind by Julie Vosburgh Agnone

Coral Reefs by Seymour Simon

Freshwater Biomes by Louise Spilsbury

Marine Ecosystems by Tammy Gagne

Neighborhood Sharks by Katherine Roy

Ocean by Miranda MacQuitty

Ocean Animals From Head to Tail by Stacey Roderick

Pond & River by Steve Parker

Weird But True: Ocean by National Geographic Kids

Wetland Life Connections by Raymond Bergin

Here There Be Dragons . . .

This week, we're sharing picture books featuring one of our favorite creatures --- Dragons!  Here's a few of our favorites . . . .

Waking Dragons by Jane Yolen

In the morning, dragons wake up, tumble out of bed, and get ready to fly into the sky.

Dragon Was Terrible by Kelly DiPucchio

We all know dragons are terrible, but this one is especially terrible. He scribbles in books. He steals candy from baby unicorns. He even burps in church. Seriously, who does that? Dragon, that's who. The king, the knights, and the villagers are desperate to take down this beast once and for all. But sometimes it's up to the unlikeliest of heroes to tame a dragon this terrible.

How to Dress a Dragon by Thelma Lynne Godin

A small child helps his reluctant, toddler-like dragon get dressed.

Oh So Brave Dragon by David Kirk

Dragon knows he is supposed to be brave, because that's what dragons do. He's so brave and valiant, he's ready to try out his fearsome roar! But when he hears something that scares him, he turns to his forest friends to find the noise, and to help him be brave.

More Books --

Ace Dragon Ltd. by Russell Hoban

Again! by Emily Gravett

Attack of the Underwear Dragon by Scott Rothman

Being Friends With Dragons by Katherine Locke

Dear Dragon by Josh Funk

Dragon's Extraordinary Egg by Debi Gliori

The Dragons Are Singing Tonight by Jack Prelutsky

Dragons Are the Worst! by Alex Willan

Dragons Eat Noodles on Tuesdays by Jon Stahl

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

Fergal and the Bad Temper by Robert Starling

I Will Not Eat You! by Adam Lehrhaupt

King Arthur's Very Great Grandson by Kenneth Kraegel

King Jack and the Dragon by Peter Bently

The Loathsome Dragon by David Wiesner

Loveabye Dragon by Barbara Joosse

Old MacDonald Had a Dragon by Ken Baker

The Paperbag Princess by Robert Munsch

The Pet Dragon by Christoph Niemann

The Sons of the Dragon King by Ed Young

There's a Dragon in Your Book by Tom Fletcher

The Truth About Dragons by Jaime Zollars

Where Is the Dragon? by Leo Timmers

Birds of the World

In January, the focus at the JCL-Arnold Branch was Birds.  It was the focus of much of our programming.  So, this week, I am sharing some great nonfiction, informational books about birds.

What It's Like to Be a Bird by David Allen Sibley
This book shows how birds and humans are intrinsically connected, sometimes helping and sometimes hindering each other. Adapted for young readers from the bestselling work written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, this unique book is perfect for dedicated bird-watchers--or for anyone who simply delights in noticing birds in their neighborhood.

A Bird Is a Bird by Lizzy Rockwell

Describes the unique features that birds have, including beaks, wings, and feathers, and how they are used by different varieties of birds.

Winter Moon by Jean Craighead George

A song sparrow, a mole, a bear, and an owl must struggle through the cold, harsh months of winter.

More Books --

12 Birds Back From the Brink by Nancy Furstinger

About Parrots: A Guide for Children by Cathryn P. Sill

Bald Eagles: Prey-Snatching Birds by Laura Hamilton Waxman

Bird Guide of North America by Jonathan K. Alderfer

Birds of Paradise: Winged Wonders by Cynthia Unwin

Can You Find These Birds? by Carmen Bredeson

Chickenology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia by Barbara Sandri

Magnificent Birds by Narisa Togo

My Pet Bird by Lynn Hamilton

Ostriches: Fast Flightless Birds by Laura Hamilton Waxman

The Puffin Plan: Restoring Seabirds to Egg Rock and Beyond by Stephen W. Kress

Snowy Owls: Stealthy Hunting Birds by Rebecca E. Hirsch

Vultures and Other Birds by Tracie Santos

January 23 = National Pie Day

 Celebrate National Pie Day (January 23rd) with some stories featuring baking and desserts.  Here's a few of our favorites . . . .

A Tangle of Knots by Lisa Graff

Destiny leads 11-year-old Cady to a peanut butter factory, a family of children searching for their own Talents, and a Talent Thief who will alter her life forever.

The $150,000 Rugelach by Allison Marks

Fame-obsessed Jack and somber Jillian, who is mourning the loss of her mother, become a mismatched duo selected to compete for $150,000 in a high-stakes baking contest jam-packed with hilarious high jinks.

Pie by Sarah Weeks

After the death of Polly Portman, whose award-winning pies put the town of Ipswitch, Pennsylvania, on the map in the 1950s, her devoted niece Alice and Alice's friend Charlie investigate who is going to extremes to find Aunt Polly's secret pie crust recipe. 

Cupcake Cousins by Kate Hannigan

During a family vacation at Lake Michigan, nine-year-old cousins Willow and Delia, desperate to avoid being flower girls in their aunt's wedding, try to demonstrate that they would do better as chefs for the reception.

More Books --

All You Need Is Love by Tanya Guerrero

Baker's Magic by Diane Zahler

Close to Famous by Joan Bauer 

Cookies & Milk by Shawn Amos

The Doughnut Fix by Jessie Janowitz

From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks

The Heat Is On by Charise Mericle Harper

Madame Pamplemousse and Her Incredible Edibles by Rupert Kingfisher

McTavish Takes the Cake by Meg Rosoff

Midsummer's Mayhem by Rajani LaRocca

Nixie Ness: Cooking Star by Claudia Mills

A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi

The Power of Poppy Pendle by Natasha Lowe

Rule of Three by Megan McDonald

Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret Dilloway

A Taste of Magic by J. Elle

Black and White and Re(A)d All Over

At the library we often get asked to help find books that caught a person's eye on a previous visit.  Sometimes all we get to try to find the book is that it was for teens and it had a red and black cover.  So this week, we're sharing some books that fit that description . . . .

Extasia by Claire Legrand

In a postapocalyptic world, sixteen-year-old Saint Amity joins a coven and sets out on a quest to summon the Devil in order to protect her village, which is controlled by group of pious elders.

Belle Morte by Bella Higgin

Belle Morte. One of five houses where vampires reside as celebrities and humans are paid to be their living donors. While others came here seeking fortune, I came in search of my sister who walked into Belle Morte five months ago ... and never walked back out.

Three Kisses, One Midnight by Roshani Chokshi

Told in interconnected stories, three witchy best friends brew a love potion on Halloween that is said to produce a love that will last forever as long as it is sealed by true love's kiss before the stroke of midnight.

Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed

After discovering the body of fourteen-year-old Jawad Ali in Jackson Park, seventeen-year-old journalism student Safiya Mirza begins investigating his murder and ends up confronting white supremacy in her own high school.

More Books --

Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz

Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare

The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska

Dig Two Graves by Gretchen McNeil

Dumplin' by Julie Murphy

The Headmaster's List by Melissa de la Cruz

I Kick and I Fly by Ruchira Gupta

Ironhead, or Once a Young Lady by Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem

Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin by Kip Wilson

My Dearest Darkest by Kayla Cottingham

She Is Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

Spells Trouble by P.C. Cast

Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly

The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

Three Drops of Blood by Gretchen McNeil

Trigger by N. Griffin