Young Adult

Snyder has filled her cauldron with everything that Halloween means to her and distilled it into a spell-binding volume of captivating short stories filled with thrills and chills, hilarity and horrors, the sweet and the naughty.

Teenager Artie Eason accidentally stumbles over a dastardly plot to steal kids using the Pumpkin Code on the dark October Halloween night. Danger lurks behind every door. Can he save his friends and family before it is too late? This horror book for tweens looks at stranger danger, loyalty to your friends and why you should never, ever give up. Oh, and never trust a goblin either.

According to “night-lifer” Roy Winklesteen, “day-lifers” have no idea what they’re missing. So, when a 2 a.m. glance out his bedroom window reveals a neighbor is hiding a secret of mythic proportions, Roy’s summer break looks a lot more exciting. Every night with the neighbor brings Roy one step closer to the most daring adventure of his life. But even if he survives, he can never tell anyone about it.

Dakota is living a life of hope against a backdrop of despair, violence and poverty. Finally, he needs to feel good about himself and this world. But life always seems to be conspiring against Dakota, starting with his own violent and drunk father, followed by his rough neighborhood and school. So many teens will be able to identify with Dakota in this compelling quick read.

From National Book Award Finalist Eliot Schrefer comes the compelling tale of a girl who must save a group of bonobos – and herself – from a violent coup.

For a girl growing up in Beverly Hills in 1978, the motto “You can never be too rich or too thin” is writ large. Precocious Lori learns her lessons well, so when she’s told that “real women don’t eat dessert” and “no one could ever like a girl who has thunder thighs,” she decides to become a paragon of dieting. Soon Lori has become the “stick figure” she’s longed to resemble. But then what? Stick Figure takes the reader on a gripping journey, as Lori struggles to reclaim both her body and her spirit.

How can a human being be illegal for simply existing? That’s the question this powerfully moving, award-winning graphic novel explores in this account of the current plight of undocumented immigrants. Perfect for tweeners.

In her first ever book, the actress, best known as Judy Cooper from Disney Channel’s K.C. Undercover, features answers about friends, faith and fame – empowering girls and boys to embrace that their big dreams are valuable, worth chasing and within reach.

The Japanese word kawaii translates to "cute," and this how-to book is chock-full of super-adorable images from your favorite spots around the globe. From animals and nature to fashion and food, you will learn to draw cute artwork from, as YouTube artist Pic Candle (aka Zainab Khan) will show you how to draw kawaii characters from countries all over the world!

A pitch-perfect graduation, baby, or inspirational gift for anyone who needs to me reminded of their own abilities – to dream…by one of the greatest young adult authors in America today.

Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape. Spark excitement in Native American history and culture with enchanting stories from tribes across the continent.

Jenny Watts has always been shy. So much that her parents introduce her as “their shy one.” But heading into 5^th grade, Jenny has a plan. This year she’s going to be confident and popular. But sometimes even the best laid-out plans don’t turn out as expected. 

 

Riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. This book honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians.

No parents, no rules. Fender, Linnea, Lucas, and Kate are celebrating Kate’s birthday in a luxury hotel. They’re here to have fun and make forever memories. They all know not to bring up what happened last year, especially on this weekend. All that matters is having the most epic time ever. Celebrating a birthday isn't fun when there's a killer on the loose in this scream-worthy read from the author of Escape Room.  

Great book for tweeners. Meet Rachel Carson, the woman who changed the way America fought against the environmental crisis through her bestselling books, ultimately spurring the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The true story of the marine biologist whose dedication, compassion and integrity gave a new generation of Americans hope for a brighter tomorrow. Second installment of the Seen: True Stories of Marginalized Trailblazers series, where students will find the stories of the real groundbreakers who changed our world for the better.