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A Very Large Expanse Of Sea
by Tahereh Mafi
When Shirin (16, loves break-dancing, wears a hijab) starts at a new school the year after 9/11, she's unsurprised by the anti-Muslim hostility she faces. She knows better than to let her guard down -- not even for Ocean James, a classmate who seems genuinely into her. Tahereh Mafi, author of the popular Shatter Me series, drew on her own teen experiences when crafting this sharp, honest story.
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Black Beach
by Glynis Guevara
Sixteen-year-old Tamera lives in La Cresta, a rural fishing community on a Caribbean island. Despite having the support of relatives she struggles to deal with her mom's mental health issues and the absence of her boyfriend, Dalton, who moves out of the village to work. Tamera's life is further complicated after one of her classmates disappears, and weeks turn to months without any word of the missing girl's whereabouts. Tamera finds herself at the centre of the mystery of her classmate's disappearance, the resolution of which shocks the people of La Cresta.
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| This Is Kind Of An Epic Love Story by Kheryn CallenderNathan Bird doesn't believe in happy endings. Although he's the ultimate film buff and an aspiring screenwriter, Nate's seen the demise of too many relationships to believe that happy endings exist in real life. Playing it safe to avoid a broken heart has been his MO ever since his father died and left his mom to unravel--but this strategy is not without fault. His best-friend-turned-girlfriend-turned-best-friend-again, Florence, is set on making sure Nate finds someone els: Oliver James Hernández, his childhood best friend. After a painful mix-up when they were little, Nate finally has the chance to tell Ollie the truth about his feelings. But can Nate find the courage to pursue his own happily ever after? |
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The Last Wish Of Sasha Cade
by Cheyanne Young
Raquel Clearwater has just buried her best friend, Sasha Cade, and her grief is overwhelming. Then a letter comes. It's from Sasha, written before she died. Following the letter's mysterious instructions, Raquel returns to Sasha's grave and meets a handsome stranger who just happens to share her best friend's dark skin and startling blue eyes...
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The Geography Of Lost Things
by Jessica Brody
After 18-year-old Ali's absentee father dies, she and her mother learn that they are about to lose their house in Russellville, California. Ali will do anything to keep their home, even after her mom has given up, so she decides to sell the 1968 Firebird convertible she's inherited from her dad to raise money. Because Ali can't drive a stick shift, she leans on her ex-boyfriend, Nico, to drive her the five hours to Crescent City, to the dealer who will buy the car. Along the way, Ali and Nico place online ads seeking people who are willing to "trade up" one possession for something more valuable, and Ali has alternating flashbacks of her complicated father and her relationship with Nico.
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| Never Always Sometimes by Adi AlsaidBest friends Julia and Dave are creators of the Never List, an outline of all of the clichéd teen activities -- such as life-changing road trips, hair dye experiments, and running for prom king -- that they'll never, ever do. For senior year, Julia and Dave decide to break their own rules and see how many "nevers" they can accomplish. The results are hilarious, poignant, and surprising. For fans of Stephanie Perkins and John Green. |
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| Top Ten by Katie CotugnoA charming and realistic collection of flashbacks highlighting the top ten moments in the odd-couple friendship between popular hockey player Ryan and anxious introvert Gabby. Alternating perspectives let you see both characters' points-of-view as they support each other through health issues, grapple with their growing attraction, and approach the end of high school. |
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| Since You've Been Gone by Morgan MatsonTwo weeks after she disappears without saying goodbye, Emily's best friend Sloane mails her a list of challenges for the summer. With the help of attractive overachiever Frank Porter, Emily tackles the list -- which includes "go skinny-dipping," "dance until dawn," and "ride a horse" -- and hopes that they'll lead her back to Sloane. If you loved Maureen Johnson's 13 Little Blue Envelopes, you'll fall for this sweet and funny read. |
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Love, Life, And The List
by Kasie West
Aspiring artist Abby decides that in order to give her art "more heart" she will complete a list of tasks over the summer, ranging from facing a fear to falling in love. However, she soon finds the list more difficult than she imagined.
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Naomi And Ely's No Kiss List
by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Naomi and Ely are best friends. Naomi is straight. Ely is gay. Naomi dates guys who she claims to like. They’re okay, but she likes Ely more. To protect their feelings, Naomi and Ely created a "No Kiss List"—a list of people neither of them is allowed to kiss under any circumstances. However, they soon find their relationship severely strained by Bruce, Naomi’s latest boyfriend.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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