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Teen Scene: April 2024 New Young Adult Materials
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The Black Girl Survives in This One: Horror Stories by Desiree S. EvansFeaturing contributions from best-selling and acclaimed authors including Monica Brashears, Vincent Tirado and Daka Hermon, this thought-provoking collection of 15 terrifying tales centers around Black girls who are heroes and survivors who slay monsters, battle spirits and face down death.
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The Breakup Lists by Adib KhorramKeeping his romantic exploits limited to the breakup lists he makes for his sister, which chronicle every flaw of her various exes, Jackson wonders why the idea of eventually writing a breakup list feels so impossible when his sister sets her sights on Liam.
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Chronically Dolores by Maya Van WagenenDolores Mendoza is not thriving. She was recently diagnosed with a chronic bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. The painful disease isn't life threatening, but it is threatening to ruin her life. Just when things seem hopeless, Dolores meets Terpsichore Berkenbosch-Jones—glamorous, autistic, and homeschooled against her will by her overprotective mother. After a rocky start, the girls form a tentative partnership. Beautiful, talented Terpsichore will help Dolores win back her ex-best friend, Shae. And Dolores will convince Terpsichore's mom that her daughter has the social skills to survive public school. It seems like a foolproof plan, but Dolores isn't always a reliable narrator, and her choices may put her in danger of committing an unforgivable betrayal.
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Every Time You Hear That Song by Jenna VorisNeither pursuing journalism nor coming out as bisexual seem possible for Darren Purchase—at least, not if she stays in Mayberry, Ark. When she learns that her favorite musician—late “country-pop icon” Decklee Cassel—left behind a treasure hunt leading to an unreleased album secretly cowritten with Mickenlee Hooper, and a $3 million prize, Darren jumps at the chance to snag financial independence. Embarking on a road trip with her classmate Kendall, Darren hunts for the album—and the scoop behind Decklee and Mickenlee’s relationship. But revelations about her idol and her traveling companion force Darren to reconsider her goals and what leaving Mayberry might really cost.
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The Prisoner's Throne: A Novel of Elfhame by Holly BlackImprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, Prince Oak must decide whether to attempt to regain the trust of the girl he's always loved or remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign—even if it means ending Wren, too.
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Promchanted by Morgan MatsonWhile at Disneyland before prom, Stella and Reece push through a hidden door in Sleeping Beauty's castle and find themselves in the middle of the story, which throws things off, and they must put aside their differences to get the fairytale back on track and return home.
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My Throat an Open Grave by Tori BovalinoWhen she wishes her baby brother Owen away to the Lord of the Wood, shame-filled Leah makes a deal with the devilish Lord to bring Owen back, a bargain that unearths her town's secrets, making her question everything she's been taught to fear.
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Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah áAbâikâe-âIyâimâidâeStarting her junior year of high school at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy, Sade Hussein decides to investigate when her roommate Elizabeth goes missing and is plunged into a world of dark secrets—ones that rival even her own.
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Bless the Blood: A Cancer Memoir by Walela NehandaWhen Walela is diagnosed at twenty-three with advanced stage blood cancer, they're suddenly thrust into the unsympathetic world of tubes and pills, doctors who don't use their correct pronouns, and hordes of "well-meaning" but patronizing people offering unsolicited advice as they navigate rocky personal relationships and share their story online. But this experience also deepens their relationship to their ancestors, providing added support from another realm. Walela's diagnosis becomes a catalyst for their self-realization. As they fill out forms in the insurance office in downtown Los Angeles or travel to therapy in wealthier neighborhoods, they begin to understand that cancer is where all forms of their oppression intersect: Disabled. Fat. Black. Queer. Nonbinary.
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When Forests Burn: The Story of Wildfires in America by Albert MarrinPacked with dramatic stories and compelling photos, this look at the most destructive wildfires in American history teaches us about the past and shows a better way forward to fight forest fires in the future.
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49 Days by Agnes LeeAfter she dies, Korean American girl Kit must travel for 49 days according to Buddhist tradition to fully cross over, in this unforgettable story of death, grief, love and how we keep moving forward.
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Bad Medicine by Christopher TwinAfter wandering out to the river near their homes, five Cree teens decide to build a fire and exchange horror stories. Chad begins by telling the group about an unfortunate fisher who encountered a cluster of small, malevolent creatures while navigating the river in his canoe. Attempting to defend himself, Carl lashed out with an oar... and his world changed forever. One by one, the teens try to outdo each other, and the evening evolves into an impromptu storytelling competition. On certain nights, if you walk along Loon River and peer under the bridge, you might spot a fire. You might hear a laugh. You might hear a scream. If you edge closer--and the conditions are just right--your view of the river will melt away, into the inky black beyond the firelight. Not to worry--the echoes of rushing water will help you find your way back. Or will they?
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Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy by Faith Erin HicksIt should have been a night of triumph for Alix’s hockey team. But her mean teammate Lindsay decided to start up with her usual rude comments and today Alix, who usually tries to control her anger, let it finally run free. Alix lashes out and before she knows it, her coach is dragging her off Lindsay, and the invitation to the Canada National Women’s U18 Team’s summer camp is on the line. She needs to learn how to control this anger, and she is sure Ezra, the popular and poised theater kid from her grade is the answer. So she asks for his help. But as they hang out and start get closer, Alix learns that there is more to Ezra than the cool front he puts on. And that maybe this friendship could become something more.
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