Recreation

New Titles Young Adults’ July 2019 (arrived in June)

Fiction

Angel thieves: a novel, Kathi Appelt
The lives of four characters, including cemetery thief Cade Curtis, a runaway slave, and an illegally captured ocelot, flow together across time through their connections to the Houston bayou and an angel carved from Georgia marble.
Broken throne; a Red queen collection, Victoria Aveyard
The perfect addition to the bestselling Red Queen series, Broken Throne features three brand-new novellas, two previously published novellas, Steel Scars and Queen Song, alongside never-before-seen maps, flags, family trees, bonus scenes, journal entries, and much more exclusive content.
The candle and the flame, Nafiza Azad
Fatima lives in the city of Noor, on the Silk Road, which is currently protected by the Ifrit, djinn of order and reason, from attacks by the violent and ruthless Shayateen djinn; but Fatima was infused with the fire of the Ifrit who died saving her when she was four years old, and when one of the most important Ifrit dies she finds herself drawn into the intrigues of the court, the affairs of the djinn, and the very real dangers of a m.
The lovely and the lost, Jennifer Barnes
Kira Bennett's earliest memories are of living alone and wild in the woods. She has no idea how long she was on her own or what she had to do to survive, but she remembers the moment that Cady Bennett and one of her search-and-rescue dogs found her. Adopted into the Bennett family, Kira still struggles with human interaction years later, but she excels at the family business: search-and-rescue.
The girl who came out of the woods, Emily Barr
Arty has always lived in the Clearing, a commune hidden in the forests of south India. But her happy life, separate from the rest of the world, is shattered after a terrible event. For the first time, Arty must leave her home, and head into the intriguing but frightening outside world. On the streets of India, a chance encounter leads to her becoming an unwilling overnight celebrity.
We rule the night, Claire Eliza Bartlett
Serious moonlight, Jenn Bennett
This book is not yet rated: a novel, Peter Bognanni
When developers swoop in and say the classic Green Street Cinema is going to be destroyed to make room for luxury condos, Ethan Ashby and a motley crew of cinema employees comes together to save the place they love. It's going to take a movie miracle for the Green Street to have a happy ending.
Hope and other punchlines, Julie Buxbaum
Abbi Hope Goldstein is like every other teenager, with a few smallish exceptions: her famous alter ego, Baby Hope, is the subject of internet memes, she has asthma, and sometimes people spontaneously burst into tears when they recognize her. Abbi has lived almost her entire life in the shadow of the terrorist attacks of September 11.
Devil's ballast, Meg Caddy
Mindcull, K H Canobi
The lost coast, Amy Rose Capetta
Danny didn't know what she was looking for when she and her mother spread out a map of the United States and Danny put her finger down on Tempest, California. What she finds are the Grays: a group of friends who throw around terms like queer and witch like they're ordinary and everyday, though they feel like an earthquake to Danny. But Danny didn't just find the Grays.
The cantankerous Molly Darling, Alvy Carragher
Meat market, Juno Dawson
Jana Novak's history sounds like a classic model cliché: tall and gangly, she's uncomfortable with her androgynous looks until she's unexpectedly scouted and catapulted to superstardom. But the fashion industry is as grimy as it is glamorous. And there are unexpected predators at every turn. Jana is an ordinary girl from a south London estate, lifted to unimaginable heights. But the further you rise, the more devastating your fall.
I wish you all the best, Mason Deaver
When Ben De Backer comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they're thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah, and her husband, Thomas, whom Ben has never even met. Struggling with an anxiety disorder compounded by their parents' rejection, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their therapist and try to keep a low profile for the last half of senior year in a new school.
The rest of the story, Sarah Dessen
The boy who steals houses, C G Drews
Kindred: 12 queer #loveozya stories, Michael Earp
What does it mean to be queer? What does it mean to be human? In this powerful #LoveOzYA collection, twelve of Australia's finest writers from the LGBTQ+ community explore the stories of family, friends, lovers and strangers; the connections that form us.
We hunt the flame, Hafsah Faizal
Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man to brave the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death, assassinating those foolish enough to defy his autocratic father, the king. If Zafira was exposed as a girl, her achievements would be rejected; if Nasir displayed compassion, his father would brutally punish him.
Sorry for your loss, Jessie Ann Foley
As the youngest of eight, painfully average Pup Flanagan is used to flying under the radar. He's barely passing his classes. He lets his longtime crush walk all over him. And he's in no hurry to decide on a college path. The only person who ever made him think he could be more was his older brother Patrick.
The missing season, Gillian French
Every October another kid goes missing from the old factory town of Pender. There's a monster out in the marshes, called the Mumbler. That's what Bree, Sage, Trace and Kincaid tell Clara when she moves to town with her father. Clara doesn't actually believe in the Mumbler, not like Kinkaid does.
Love, lie, repeat, Catherine Greer
The accomplice, John Grisham
Woody Lambert is in trouble. He comes from a broken family, suffers bad grades at school and his older brother, Tony, is on probation for a drug offence. When Woody inadvertently gets caught up with Tony and one of his friends, Garth, cruising around Strattenburg in a beaten-up Mustang drinking beer, one thing leads to another and Garth holds up a convenience store with a fake gun.
Slow dance in purgatory, Amy Harmon
Orphaned at the age of ten, 17-year-old Maggie O'Bannon finally finds a permanent home with her elderly aunt in a small Texas town. Working part-time as a school janitor, she becomes enmeshed in a fifty-year-old tragedy where nothing is as it seems and the boy of her dreams might vanish when the bell rings.
Prom night in purgatory, Amy Harmon
Where does before end and after begin? By some miracle and against all odds, Johnny and Maggie are given a second chance. But Johnny is freed from Purgatory only to find himself in a totally different time and place, in a world full of strangers. 'Prom Night in Purgatory' continues the love story that is unlike any other, where time is shifting and everything can change, and Maggie must fight for Johnny all over again.
Her royal highness, Rachel Hawkins
When her sort-of-best friend/sort-of-girlfriend has been kissing someone else, Millie Quint decides to apply for scholarships to boarding schools; the farther from Houston the better. She's accepted into an exclusive schools located in the rolling highlands of Scotland. The only problem: her new roommate Flora is a total princess. Like, an actual princess. Of Scotland.
Viper, Bex Hogan
We are the perfect girl, A E Kaplan
Aphra is bold and outgoing. Bethany is achingly beautiful. Together these BFF have what it takes to win over Greg D'Agostino, who happens to be fluent in six languages; seven if you count the language of smoldering gazes. Bethany goes on dates with Greg while Aphra coaches her on what to say, and texts him in the guise of Bethany, trying and failing, all the while, to tamp down her own hopeless crush.
Sword art online. Volume 16, Alicization exploding, Reki Kawahara
Dreamology, Lucy Keating
Happy messy scary love, Leah Konen
As everyone at her Brooklyn high school announces their summer adventures, Olivia harbors a dirty secret: Her plan is to binge-watch horror movies and chat with her online friend, Elm. Olivia and Elm have never shared personal details, apart from their ages and the fact that Elm's aunt is a low-budget horror filmmaker. Then Elm pushes Olivia to share her identity and sends her a selfie of his own.
Songbird, Ingrid Laguna
Shauna's great expectations, Kathleen Loughnan
Summer of no regrets, Kate Mallinder
Wanderlost, Jen Malone
In a handful of dust, Mindy McGinnis
Promise me happy, Robert Newton
Nate's had it tough. An abusive father. His mother dead. He's done things he regrets. But he's never met anyone like Gem. She's a tiny piece of wonderful and she'll change everything he knows about himself.
When the ground is hard, Malla Nunn
Forward me back to you, Mitali Perkins
Katina King having trouble fighting off the secrets in her past. Robin Thornton was adopted from an orphanage in Kolkata, India and is reluctant to take on his future since he knows nothing about his past. They meet during a summer service trip to India to work with survivors of human trafficking.
Tomb of Ancients: a house of furies novel, Madeleine Roux
Although Louisa and her friends moved to London to escape Coldthistle House, Louisa knows she must return to find the gateway between worlds and to fight her father's evil influence.
Birthday, Meredith Russo
Ravage: a deviants novel, Jeff Sampson
The war against BioZenith is on.
The boy next story, Tiffany Schmidt
My so-called Bollywood life, Nisha Sharma
Land of fences, Mark Smith
Finn and Kas are surviving on the coast; more than surviving: they're enjoying the surf, the summer and being together. And now, the lights of Wentworth mean life could soon be back to normal. Finn is cautiously optimistic, but Kas knows she can never escape her status as a Siley, and that a return to slavery is a very real possibility. She's nervous. And it turns out she's right to be.
These witches don't burn, Isabel Sterling
Hannah is an Elemental with the power to control fire, earth, water, and air. But even though she lives in Salem, Massachusetts, her magic is a secret she has to keep to herself. She spends most of her time avoiding her ex-girlfriend (and fellow Elemental Witch) Veronica, hanging out with her best friend, and working at the Fly By Night Cauldron selling candles and crystals to tourists, goths, and local Wiccans.
Perfectly preventable deaths, Deirdre Sullivan
The gifted, the talented and me, William Sutcliffe
Fifteen-year-old Sam isn't special. He's not a famous vlogger, he's never gone viral, and he doesn't want to be the Next Big Thing. What he likes most is chatting to his friends and having a bit of a kick about. None of which was a problem until Dad got rich and Mum made the whole family move to London.
To best the boys, Mary Weber
Every year for the past fifty-four years, the residents of Pinsbury Port receive a mysterious letter inviting all eligible-aged boys to compete for an esteemed scholarship to the all-male Stemwick University. Every year, the poorer residents look to see that their names are on the list. The wealthier look to see how likely their sons are to survive.
The telegram, Philippa Werry
Fourteen-year-old Beatrice Thomas lives with her widowed mother and younger sister Tilly in a small country town overshadowed by the events of World War One. Many of the local boys, including Beaty's friend Caleb, are away fighting. When Beaty has to leave school, she gets a job as a telegram girl at the Post and Telegraph Office. The work is tough - she often brings news of sons killed or wounded.
Last things, Jacqueline West
Anders Thorson, front man of his metal band, Last Things, is unusually gifted for a teenager, but strange things in the Minnesota woods near his hometown are threatening him.
Consort to the shadows. Part one, Y K Willemse
"Have you found a dragon?" Rafen's voice barely repressed his excitement.An egg Sherwin has discovered in the Cursed Woods unexpectedly gives Rafen hope. In the meantime, Prince Richard Patrick is planning his execution, and a Zaldian dragon fighting champion is preparing to murder Rafen in a public challenge before his people.

Graphic Novels

Laid-back camp. 6,  Afro
In order to get some camping funds, Nadeshiko goes looking for a new part-time job.
The rising of the shield hero: the manga companion. 11, Kyū Aiya
Rishia, the Bow Hero's lowest-ranking party member, is framed and ultimately gets the boot. When Naofumi finds out, he is reminded of his own torturous past and loses it. He storms into Itsuki's room to confront the Bow Hero, but things don't quite go as expected.
Optimus Prime. 5, John Barber
Trapped between Shockwave's attack and Unicron's onslaught, Optimus and the Autobots struggle to make sense of what's left of their world, as Optimus' colonist soldiers contend with a brutal reality; they have no homes to return to. Plus, Shockwave reveals ancient truths as an old friend tries to reconnect with Cybertron.
Optimus Prime. 3, John Barber
Trapped on Cybertron while Autobots scour the Earth for their friend Jazz, Optimus Prime encounters the first Cybertronian life to emerge in four million years and quickly finds himself facing off against the dinobots.
Optimus Prime. 4, John Barber
Darkness falls over Cybertron as the legendary Onyx Prime returns, throwing the planet into chaos! What does this mean for Optimus Prime, and Earth?.
Optimus Prime. 2, John Barber
Explore the aftermath of Optimus Prime and his Autobots stopping an alien invasion of Earth. Diving into stories of war, peace, loss, regret, and redemption, this volume of Optimus Prime gives readers dramatic Transformers stories that spotlight the Autobots' present and past struggles while setting the stage for future surprises.
In real life, Cory Doctorow
Anda loves Coarsegold Online, the massively-multiplayer role playing game that she spends most of her free time on. It's a place where she can be a leader, a fighter, a hero. It's a place where she can meet people from all over the world, and make friends.
Anonymous noise. 13, Ryōko Fukuyama
Unable to sing because she has nothing left to yearn for, Nino is caught between her love of music and her love for Momo. Meanwhile, the Tokyo Sailing concert series has begun, and In No Hurry is taking the stage with a singer who has lost her song.
The Transformers. Regeneration one. Volume 1, Simon Furman
The Transformers comic that began it all is back. With a vengeance! 21 years have passed since Cybertron was restored to its former glory, and finaloy there is peace.
The Transformers. Regeneration one. Volume 3, Simon Furman
The very fabric of the Transformers' universe begins to unravel, as huge and ancient cosmic forces take note of Cybertron's (and the Cybertronians') descent into chaos and anarchy.
The Transformers. Regeneration one. Volume 4, Simon Furman
Rodimus Prime struggles to comprehend what is happening as dark forces rise and an invasion begins the war to end all wars. 30 years in the making and over 100 issues, this climactic volume presents the ending to the original Transformers story.
The Transformers. Regeneration one. Volume 2, Simon Furman
The fallout from the devastation on Earth ripples outwards, all the way to Nebulos, where Grimlock faces his own dark demons and a fateful choice that may cost him his very Spark.
Bart Simpson breaks out, Matt Groening
Bart Simpson and the other residents of Springfield engage in pie-eating contests, thwart crimes, play basketball, join the Mafia, and play pranks in this collection of short graphic stories featuring the characters introduced in the long-running animated television series The Simpsons.
The legend of Zelda. Twilight Princess. 4, Akira Himekawa
Link and Midna head for Death Mountain to dispel the darkness that is plaguing the Gorons and hopefully obtain another shard of the Shadow Crystal. If they can recover the shard they'll only need to find one more piece of the Crystal.
The legend of Zelda. Twilight Princess. 2, Akira Himekawa
Link awakens in the Twilight Realm, in the form of a wolf! Here he meets Midna, and she escorts Link to Hyrule Castle where none other than Princess Zelda bestows a quest upon him; if the world is to be saved from the encroaching darkness, Link must recover the shards of the Shadow Crystal.
The legend of Zelda. Twilight Princess. 3, Akira Himekawa
Link and Midna journey toward Death Mountain, seeking a power that can save Hyrule from the Shadow King. In the face of so many obstacles, Link must steel himself to overcome his own doubts and to find Ilia and the other villagers kidnapped by the forces of evil. But even if Link can defeat these challenges, he still has to find the shards of the Shadow Crystal. The quest continues in the Twilight Realm.
The legend of Zelda. Twilight princess, 1, Akira Himekawa
Once upon a time, wizards tried to conquer the Sacred Realm of Hyrule. The Spirits of Light sealed the wizards' power within the Shadow Crystal and banished them to the Twilight Realm beyond the Mirror of Twilight. Now, an evil menace is trying to find Midna, princess of the Twilight Realm, and the fragments of the Shadow Crystal to gain the power to rule over both the Twilight Realm and the World of Light.
Vampire knight. Vol. 4, Matsuri Hino
Yuki Cross, who was adopted by the headmaster of the Cross Academy after a vampire attack, must protect the students in the day classes from the vampires in the night classes.
Vampire knight. Vol. 3, Matsuri Hino
Kaname, the pureblood vampire, has kept to his room since learning of Yuki and Zero's forbidden act. However, the arrival of Ichijo's grandfather brings the entire Night Class together to greet one of the oldest vampires on the senate. Ichijo's grandfather says he's there merely to visit his grandson, but he's out for Kaname's blood.
My Hero Academia. Vol. 19, School festival, Kōhei Horikoshi
In the wake of tragedy, Class 1-A prepares for the upcoming culture festival. While the students are busy planning for success, other forces are at work with their own agendas, and Midoriya, amid the preparations, continues to train with All Might.
Land of the Lustrous. 8, Haruko Ichikawa
The quest for the truth continues as Phosphophyllite finally begins the journey to the moon, hoping to communicate with the Lunarians after so many failed attempts. While the gem is shocked and angered to learn that the enemy has been able to speak all along, this also means that they can provide answers.
Dimension W. 14, Yuji Iwahara
Drake and the Syndicate's special forces launch a raid on Prince Salva's underground lab, intent on obtaining the secret hidden within Mira and her "sisters." Standing against them is a formidable duo: Prince Lwai, whose multiple artificial bodies are of the highest caliber, and Albert Schumann, ex-member of Grendel.
Boruto: Naruto next generations. Volume 6, Karma, Ukyo Kodachi
Boruto and his team's mission to rescue Konohamaro gets complicated when Ao shows up. Ao may be old, but he has experience and powerful ninja tools at his disposal.
Yona of the dawn. 18, Mizuho Kusanagi
A Kai Empire soldier fatally strikes Zeno, but he doesn't die! Yona and her friends are shocked by the Yellow Dragon's power as well as what he reveals about both his past and the Crimson Dragon King.
Wonder Woman: the golden age. Volume one, William Moulton Marston
Presents the first comics featuring the hero as she travels from Paradise Island to man's world, using her bracelets and lasso of truth to stop injustice and battling such evil as crooked businessmen and Nazis.
Wonder Woman: the golden age. Volume two, William Moulton Marston
From discovering mysteries with scientific wizardry to fighting for justice in exotic lands, Wonder Woman goes on many adventures in this second volume of Golden Age stories about one of DC's most famous superheroes.
My monster secret: actually I am. 16, Eiji Masuda
Just as Youko's vampire purity level is rising, a vampire hunter shows up! Instead of seeking to put an end to her, however, he declares himself Asahi's rival.
Under the moon: a Catwoman tale, Lauren Myracle
When living with her mother's abusive boyfriend becomes unbearable, fifteen-year-old Selina Kyle, the future Catwoman, runs away and struggles to find her own identity while living on the streets of Gotham.
Re:Zero: starting life in another world. Chapter 3, Truth of zero. 7, Tappei Nagatsuki
A single White Whale is a nightmare; three might just be a harbinger of the end! With Wilhelm, the Sword Devil, swallowed by one of the vicious demon beasts, Subaru is desperate to turn the tide of battle-and against all odds, he might have figured it out.
One piece. Vol. 90, Sacred Marijoa, Eiichiro Oda
The Straw Hats' flag floats on the water. Have they fallen at last to the relentless assault of Big Mom's deadly pirates?! Or can they escape and finally make their way to the mysterious country of Wano? Meanwhile, the world's leaders assemble for the Reverie.
To your eternity. 8, Yoshitoki Ōima
To your eternity. 9, Yoshitoki Ōima
Prince Bon's ability to see the dead convinces him that he is all-powerful until he finds himself trapped at the hands of The Church of Bennett. Meanwhile, there are abilities within Fushi that only Bon can see, but are such latent powers even necessary for a being like Fushi? As the fated Prince Bon awaits his judgment, he must make a decision for the sake of his friends and his people.
To your eternity. 6, Yoshitoki Ōima
Fushi remains on Jananda with Hayase, and by doing so, frees Tonari and the group. But Tonari returns to the island to save Fushi, where a grave danger awaits them yet again. When the lives of his dearest friends and the island's inhabitants are under threat, it's up to Fushi to take the next step.
To your eternity. 7, Yoshitoki Ōima
After Pioran's death, Fushi lives alone on a desert island. One day, a girl named Hisame; a descendant of a former enemy, arrives to lead Fushi to a village once destroyed by Nokkers. When Fushi reenters society, he learns he has become central to the legend of the Immortal, whom some seek, and others fear.
To your eternity. 4, Yoshitoki Ōima
Four years dedicated to his family have molded Fushi into an approximation of a human. But Fushi's new acquisitions in that low-stimulus life have been few. When he attends Rean's birthday party, Fushi is attacked by a Knocker. Can Fushi, fighting with the help of his brother Gugu, defeat the Knocker and defend his family? This is a story of turning pain into strength.
To your eternity. 5, Yoshitoki Ōima
Fushi must win Jananda Island's fighting tournament to save Pioran and gain their freedom, while immersed in the brutality and the tyranny of Jananda, Fushi further learns what it means to be human.
To your eternity. 2, Yoshitoki Ōima
To your eternity. 3, Yoshitoki Ōima
Gugu is a masked boy living in servitude and trapped by his troubled past. When the two meet, Fushi's abilities resonate with Gugu, who always yearned to be born anew. After being taken under Gugu's wing, Fushi not only learns what happiness feels like, but also how quickly it can disappear.
To your eternity. 1, Yoshitoki Ōima
An orb was cast unto the earth. After metamorphosing into a wolf, it joins a boy on his bleak journey to find his tribe. It learns and evolves, transcending death, even when those around it cannot.
Magi. 36: the labyrinth of magic, Shinobu Ōtaka
Following his experience after death, Alibaba tries to make Sinbad see reason, but when the Great Flow is disturbed, chaos descends on the Earth's surface and friends become foes as Aladdin, Alibaba, Judar, and Sinbad fight to reclaim their home.
Ao haru ride. 4, Io Sakisaka
Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Futaba wonders what happened between Kou and Yuri, but she's still determined to find out more about Kou's past and why he won't allow others to get close to him.
Kagerou daze. 12, Mahiro Satō
Racked with grief for his sister, Shintaro is nearly overcome by his desire for vengeance. His pain resonates with Ene, who has seen more than her share of hardship and suffering and been swallowed by it. Whatever the cost, Ene is resolved not to repeat the mistakes of her past or allow her dearest friend to follow that road.
Servamp. 12, Strike Tanaka
The fight for survival in C3 is getting wilder by the minute! Shuuhei is out to kill Sham in hopes of avenging his father. Meanwhile, Kuro and Yumikage are in a bitter struggle against Touma.
The water dragon's bride. 9, Rei Tōma
Kurose and the god of darkness conspire to take control of the emperor of Naga's throne, and they have no qualms about using Asahi to do it! Worried for Asahi's safety, the water dragon god decides it's best to return her to her former world, but does Asahi want to go?.

Non-Fiction

Your kid's gonna be okay: a guide to raising competent and confident kids: building the executive function skills you child needs in the age of attention, Michael Delman
Do you do too much for your kid out of fear they will never make it in the world without your oversight? Are you frustrated or worried about your 'tween, teen, or young adult who seems lazy or unmotivated? Do you see your child unable to reach their potential because they are disorganized, scattered, and can't manage their time? In Your Kid's Gonna Be Okay: Building the Executive Function Skills Your Child Needs in the Age of Attention.
155.4 DEL
Change makers: the pin-up book of pioneers, troublemakers & radicals, Matilda Dixon-Smith
This beautifully illustrated book celebrates fifty of the world's sexiest brains; people who have changed the world in big and small ways. What have the world's sexiest people ever really done for the world? We should be crushing big-time on the beautiful brains of the people who make a difference. Elon Musk, swoon-worthy inventor who spends his billions developing sustainable energy sources and space exploration.
303.484 DIX
Resisters: 52 young women making herstory right now, Lauren Sharkey
Young girls and women are uniting across the world to create change, have their voices heard and stand up for what they believe in. In this bold and brilliantly inspiring book, Lauren Sharkey profiles the powerful stories and achievements of 52 young campaigners, who are working to improve the lives of people across the globe.
305.42 SHA
Can everyone please calm down?: Mae Martin's guide to 21st century sexuality, Mae Martin
Comedian Mae Martin investigates in this hilarious and intelligent guide to 21st century sexuality. Covering everything from the pros and cons of labels, to coming out and the joys of sexual fluidity, Mae ponders all the stuff we get hung up about, and then a bit more. Mae's mission is to ensure that in a world that's full of things to worry about, who we choose to kiss should not be one of them.
306.7 MAR
Brave face: a memoir, Shaun David Hutchinson
'I wasn't depressed because I was gay. I was depressed *and* gay.' Shaun David Hutchinson was nineteen. Confused. Struggling to find the vocabulary to understand and accept who he was and how he fit into a community in which he couldn't see himself. The voice of depression told him that he would never be loved or wanted, while powerful and hurtful messages from society told him that being gay meant love and happiness weren't for him.
362.28 HUT
Dreaming in code: Ada Byron Lovelace, computer pioneer, Emily Arnold McCully
Even by 1800s standards, Ada Byron Lovelace had an unusual upbringing. Her narcissistic mother worked hard at cultivating her own role as martyred ex-wife of bad-boy poet Lord Byron and had Ada tutored at home by some of the brightest minds.
510 LOV
The autism-friendly guide to periods, Robyn Steward
Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people on the basics of menstruation. Created in consultation with young people, an online survey and a group of medical professionals, this is a book that teaches all people about periods, which can be a scary and overwhelming issue.
612.662 STE
Obsessed: a memoir of my life with OCD, Allison Britz
A brave teen recounts her debilitating struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and brings readers through every painful step as she finds her way to the other side, in this powerful and inspiring memoir. Until sophomore year of high school, fifteen-year-old Allison Britz lived a comfortable life in an idyllic town. She was a dedicated student with tons of extracurricular activities, friends, and loving parents at home.
616.8522 BRI
I don't want to be crazy: a memoir, Samantha Schutz
This is a true story of growing up, breaking down, and coming to grips with a psychological disorder. When Samantha Schutz first left home for college, she was excited by the possibilities; freedom from parents, freedom from a boyfriend who was reckless with her affections, freedom from the person she was supposed to be.
616.8522 SCH
Caged in chaos: a dyspraxic guide to breaking free, Victoria Biggs
Written by a teenager with dyspraxia, this is a humorous and inspiring practical guide for young adults with dyspraxia and those around them trying to get to grips with the physical, social and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders (DCDs).
616.8552 BIG
The greatest: Muhammad Ali, Walter Dean Myers
From his childhood in the segregated South to his final fight with Parkinson's disease, Muhammad Ali never backed down. He was banned from boxing during his prime because he refused to fight in Vietnam. He became a symbol of the antiwar movement, and a defender of civil rights. As "The Greatest," he was a boxer of undeniable talent and courage.
796.83 ALI
Ink knows no borders: poems of the immigrant and refugee experience, Patrice Vecchione
With authenticity, integrity, and insight, this collection of poems addresses the many issues confronting first- and second- generation young adult immigrants and refugees, such as cultural and language differences, homesickness, social exclusion, human rights, racism, stereotyping, and questions of identity. Poems by Elizabeth Acevedo, Erika L.
811.6 INK
A cave in the clouds: a young woman's escape from ISIS, Badeeah Hassan Ahmed
Badeeah Hassan was just 18 when ISIS invaded her village in Iraq. Torn from her family, her home, and her Yazidi community, she was forced into a brutal human trafficking network and eventually sold to a high-ranking American-born ISIS general. As weeks in captivity turned into months, she drew on memories and stories from her childhood for strength. Her profound sense of faith and brave resilience ultimately led her to escape.
956.7044 AHM