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83) Dating down
Author
Language
English
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Description
Seventeen-year-old aspiring artist Samantha Henderson, eager to learn about life and to get away from her father's political campaigns and her stepmother, refuses to give up on her new boyfriend, "X," even after he proves to be trouble, damaging her friendships and introducing her to drugs.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"When a teacher asks her class what one thing they would save in an emergency, some students know the answer right away. Others come to their decisions more slowly. And some change their minds when they hear their classmates' responses. A lively dialog ignites as the students discover unexpected facets of one another--and themselves"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
The son of a film director, Mack grows up on set and into a hopeless romantic -- one who falls hard for the handsome and popular Karim, who eventually notices him back, right before Mack has to relocate to Scotland. Not wanting to lose his first love, Mack asks Karim to be long-distance, but while they're trying, fearless and confident Finlay shows up on set, and Mack's world turns upside down yet again.
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, a young boy named Archie learns about community, genuine connection, and how not to lose hope"--Provided by publisher.
Archie's life--and the whole world--is turned upside down by Covid-19. Suddenly there are no more Friday night dinners out, no more going to school, no more hanging out with friends...no leaving the house at all. Even though he's inside with his family all day every day, Archie can't help...
88) Some girls bind
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Genderqueer adolescent Jamie and their gay friend, Levi, come out to Jamie's brother Steve, who encourage both of them to seek acceptance from friends and family.
89) Chlorine sky
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Description
Picked on at home, criticized for talking trash while beating boys at basketball, and always seen as less than her best friend, a girl struggles to like and accept herself.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In the aftermath of 9/11, high school sophomore Omid grapples with finding the right words to connect with his grandfather, embracing his Iranian heritage, and expressing his feelings towards a girl, until he immerses himself in the rhymes and rhythms of rap music and finds his voice.
93) Dear Mothman
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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After the death of his best friend and the only other trans boy at school, Noah starts writing letters expressing his feelings to the humanoid creature Mothman and risks everything when he treks into the woods to prove Mothman's existence.
94) Solo
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Language
English
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Seventeen-year-old Blade endeavors to resolve painful issues from his past and navigate the challenges of his former rockstar father's addictions, scathing tabloid rumors, and a protected secret that threatens his own identity.
95) Birdie
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Birdie Briggs loves birds. They bring her comfort when she thinks about her dad, a firefighter who was killed in the line of duty. Life without her dad isn't easy, but at least Birdie still has Mom and Maymee, and her friends Nina and Martin. But then Maymee gets a boyfriend, Nina and Martin start dating, and Birdie's mom starts seeing a police officer. And suddenly not even her beloved birds can lift Birdie's spirits. Her world is...
96) Audacity
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Description
"A historical fiction novel in verse detailing the life of Clara Lemlich and her struggle for women's labor rights in the early 20th century in New York."--
98) Vanilla
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Description
Told in a series of blank verse poems, two boys Van (called Vanilla) and Hunter tell of their relationship which began before they were teenagers, but foundered in high school, mostly because Hunter thinks they should be having sex and Vanilla is not so sure.
100) Starfish
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies.
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