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New Young Teen LGBTQ+ Books
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Leave It on the Track by Margot FisherMoose was left devastated after a fire resulted in the death of her fathers. Now she has to make the move from her small-town in Utah to Portland, Oregon to live with her much older half-sister Eden. As great as Eden is, she is not prepared to care for a 16-year-old she barely knows, and Moose is unprepared for the culture shock of Portland. Luckily, she finds an escape at a roller rink. TEEN SPORTS FISHER MARGOT |
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The Queen Bees of Tybee County by Kyle Casey ChuDerrick becomes a local star after making the winning shot at the state basketball championships, but he is still troubled. Nobody knows about his toe-nail polish, lip-sync performances, or the crush he has on his teammate, When circumstances lead to Derrick spending the summer with his Grandmother, she introduces him to the world of beauty pageants - and it feels like home. TEEN REALISTIC CHU KYLE |
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A World Worth Saving by Kyle LukoffAfter coming out as trans, A’s parents force him to attend weekly “Save Our Sons and Daughters” meetings. Unsurprisingly, he finds them to be horrible and soul-sucking. What’s more surprising is finding out that an actual demon runs the group and feeds off their pain and misery. TEEN SUPERNATURAL LUKOFF KYLE |
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The Rebel Girls of Rome by Jordyn TaylorNow: with the devastating loss of her mother, Lilah is coping by trying to connect with her family’s history - starting with her grandfather’s secrets. Then: in 1943, Bruna is trying to survive Nazi-occupied Rome. When she is irrevocably separated from her family, she joins the underground rebellion to fight back. Along the way she reconnects with her childhood crush Elsa. TEEN HISTORICAL TAYLOR JORDYN |
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Hazelthorn by Cg DrewsEvander, an orphan, lives a reclusive life in a mysterious estate. When the owner is murdered, Evander must team up with the enchanting boy who tried to kill him in order to find the killer - before he becomes the next victim. While the duo unravel the family’s dark secrets, the overgrown garden slips its vines deeper into the house... TEEN HORROR DREWS C.G. |
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Cesar is ready to win back his ex, after breaking up with him in a last-ditch effort to stay in the closet. Now in therapy, on his meds, and out to their friends, Cesar is ready - if it weren’t for his Thoughts. They tell him that he doesn’t deserve Jamal, or anyone else. Shoving them down works for a while, but results in a manic episode that leaves him exposed. Is Cesar finally ready to ask for help, or will he burn every bridge he has left?
TEEN REALISTIC REYES SONIDO |
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Cassie clings to her status as a star student and the perfect daughter. But when her former friend Ben returns to school, he brings with him the old feelings of guilt that she didn’t do enough to help him when he was being bullied. She decides to form an underground Gender and Sexuality Alliance to make things up to him - and to open up about her own sexuality.
TEEN REALISTIC BOTEJU TANYA |
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Jip has a spring break assignment to draw a self-portrait. What should be a simple assignment for someone with great artistic capabilities becomes a challenge as Jip’s brain refuses to focus on the task at hand. Follow as Jip’s thoughts coalesce into a beautiful illustration of what it means to find yourself in your adolescent years.
TEEN REALISTIC VOLBEDA LUDWIG |
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Come Home to My Heart by Riley RedgateGloria and Xia have very little in common with each other - other than the fact that they are two gay girls in a small South Carolina town. Both just wanted to get through their senior year without incident, but when their accidental friendship leads to something more they find that their priorities have changed. TEEN ROMANCE REDGATE RILEY |
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Her Name in the Sky by Kelly QuindlenHannah knows that she should be with Wally. He’s kind, he’s ask her to prom, and dating him would fit right in with her version of a perfect senior year. There’s only one problem - she’s fallen in love with her best friend Baker. Could Baker ever love her back? And even if she could, how could they ever go against the rules of their conservative Louisiana community? TEEN ROMANCE QUINDLEN KELLY |
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Donut Summer by Anita KellyPenny gets a summer job at a donut shop to save some money for college. When she finds out that her nemesis Mateo will be working behind the counter with her, she figures her summer is ruined. But when a corporate takeover threatens the shop, the two unite to fight against it - and Penny finds that Mateo may not be as terrible to be around as she once thought. TEEN ROMANCE KELLY ANITA |
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Exquisite Things by Abdi NazemianShahriar and Oliver were both born in the wrong time. The early 20th century is not a safe place for boys who love other boys, and they know it. But when their paths collide and they are given a chance to love freely, they will hold on to it with everything they have. TEEN ROMANCE NAZEMIAN ABDI |
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The Leaving Room by Amber McBrideGospel is a Keeper, tasked with helping Leavers with the transition between life and death. She tries to follow the rules of her job, but finds herself haunted by the departed souls. Then she meets Melody, another Keeper, and nothing will ever be the same. TEEN ROMANCE MCBRIDE AMBER |
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Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love by Jessica LewisNav is an expert in flirting, but has sworn off love. Her best friend Hallie, and her many heartbreaks, is all the proof Nav needs to know that love only leads to loss. But when new girl Gia asks Nav to help her get Hallie’s attention, Nav finds herself wondering if love is worth a shot after all. TEEN ROMANCE LEWIS JESSICA |
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Rose is a princess focused on attending Bramppath College after a scandal ruined her reputation. But when she meets Danni, the beautiful and talented musician attending Bramppath on a scholarship, she can’t help getting distracted. When someone sees something they shouldn’t and rumors start to circulate, Rose must hide their relationship before her royal family gets involved.
TEEN ROMANCE GONZALES SOPHIE |
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Run Away With Me by Brian SelznickDanny is in Rome for the summer. While his mother works, he wanders the ancient city and it’s not long before he meets Angelo. As the boys explore Rome, they slowly learn each other’s personal histories. Their chemistry is obvious, but the fear of what happens after summer leaves Danny with reservations - and the fact that Angelo seems to be hiding something only makes things worse. TEEN ROMANCE SELZNICK BRIAN |
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The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. AncrumHollis, and almost everyone else who lives there, is stuck in a rotting small town. Lacking the funds to leave, his only bright spots are his two best friends and the high he gets from fighting his classmates. But everything changes when a chance encounter leads to a ghost named Walt infesting his body. Can Hollis find a way to put Walt’s spirit to rest? And if he can, what if he doesn’t want him gone? TEEN SUPERNATURAL ANCRUM K. |
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I Don't Wish You Well by Jumata EmillThe town of Moss Pointe is still haunted by the murder of four teenage football players that took place five years ago. While a suspect was arrested, many still wonder if the police got it right. Pryce is one of them, and he’s willing to go back to Moss Pointe to prove it. Even if that means returning to the small town for the first time since coming out. But there are people in town who want the past to stay buried, and if Pryce is right then that means the real killer is still on the loose... TEEN THRILLERS EMILL JUMATA |
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Classic Young Teen LGBTQ+ Books
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When Allison met Samantha, she felt an instant spark that she knew meant they would be great friends. What she didn't know is that they could be more than friends - but in North Carolina in 1977, it's not easy to discover that you may be gay. TEEN HISTORICAL HITCHCOCK SHANNON |
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Classic Teen LGBTQ+ Books
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Simon Snow is the Chosen One. Unfortunately, he's terrible at it. His magic blows up in his face, if it works at all, and to make matters worse the evil entity he's supposed to defeat is wearing his face. To top it all off, Simon's roommate and nemesis Baz hasn't even shown up for their final year of school - not that Simon cares, of course. TEEN FANTASY ROWELL RAINBOW |
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Sal is a gender fluid thief hell-bent on becoming a member of the Queen's left hand - a quartet of personal assassins. First Sal must survive brutal trainings and contests, all while secretly furthering their quest for revenge. TEEN FANTASY MILLER LINSEY |
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Flora is a pirate disguising herself as a male who develops feelings for Evelyn, a noblewoman her ship is giving passage to. When the pirates show their true colors and enslave the nobles, Flora and Evelyn will have to take their fates into their own hands. TEEN FANTASY TOKUDA-HALL MAGGIE |
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Zosia and Marynka are both after the heart of the prince - literally. As they vie to keep him out of the other's grasp, they must also contend with the growing feelings they have for one another. Meanwhile, their antics do not go unnoticed by a city that loves their prince as much as they love watching witches burn. TEEN FANTASY JASINSKA ALICIA |
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After Arek frees the kingdom from its evil ruler, he finds that his job is not done when the rightful heir is found dead. Now King, Arek is under a magical contract to find a spouse before he turns eighteen or wither away. While his female companions are uninterested, the perfect companion may have been in front of him the whole time - his mage and best friend, Matt. TEEN FANTASY LUKENS F.T. |
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Transgender demigod Theo finds his life turned upside down when he is unexpectedly selected for the Sunbearer trials. Ten are chosen - the winner is showered in glory, while the last place contestant is sacrificed to keep the sun from going out. Theo's opponents are more powerful and better trained, but he is determined that he and his friends will survive. TEEN MYTHOLOGY THOMAS AIDEN |
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Two classmates begin to fall for one another, even as their best friends have already fallen for them. This love quadrangle will need some careful navigation, and even then broken hearts may be unavoidable.
TEEN MANGA BLUE 1 |
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Hawkins is the mascot for her school and has had a longtime crush on head cheerleader Regina. Unfortunately for her, Regina is already dating star athlete Chloe. Knowing she has a crush on her, Regina asks Hawkins to tutor Chloe for free, knowing she'll do anything to get closer to her.
TEEN GRAPHIC ROMANCE COSTA MARI |
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Nobody expected anything to happen when shy Charlie and rugby player Nick sat next to each other in class one morning. Instead, a beautiful friendship blossomed. As the two navigate the ups and downs of high school, Charlie wonders if there's a chance they could be more than friends.
TEEN GRAPHIC ROMANCE OSEMAN ALICE |
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Laura Dean has always been Frederica's dream girl. The two enter an on-again off-again relationship that soon becomes toxic, which begins to affect Freddy's other relationships. Will new friends and advice columnists be enough to help Freddy?
TEEN GRAPHIC REALISTIC TAMAKI MARIKO |
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Tién is a gay teenager struggling to come out to his Vietnamese parents. It's hard enough not knowing how your parents will respond - Tién doesn't even know the Vietnamese words for what he’s going through. Even with their limited English, they still enjoy listening to Tién read his favorite stories - and these stories may help Tién keep his family together.
TEEN GRAPHIC MYTHOLOGY NGUYEN TRUNG |
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Neesha and Gabby are two new kids at their school, but what really makes them bond is their love for the same manga series. As they track down the remaining books they have yet to read across North Carolina, their relationship grows and love blossoms.
TEEN GRAPHIC ROMANCE WHITLEY JEREMY |
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Cade loves horror movies. As a closeted queer Latino in rural Texas, he finds real life to be much scarier. When he is sent to work as a ranch hand for the summer, the only saving grace is the handsome boy Henry who lives there. But as the two grow closer, Cade notices that Henry's mother's death was rather... mysterious. What other secrets could this boy be hiding? TEEN GRAPHIC ROMANCE TERCIERO REY |
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When Cam's father dies, she disguises herself as a man so she can claim his inheritance. While she tries to keep a low profile, falling in love with the Crown Princess complicates things.
TEEN GRAPHIC ROMANCE MUNIZ DEYA |
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Set in 1954 Chinatown, Lily must carefully navigate her relationship with Kathleen. The Red Scare already puts a target on Lily's family, and the threat of deportation hangs over her father's head. How much will these two girls risk for their love?
TEEN HISTORICAL LO MALINDA |
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This novel in verse follows Hilde as she tries to find her place in Germany during the 1930s. Faced with a recession and the looming threat of the Nazis, Hilde will find a home at a gay cabaret and love with waitress and performer Rosa. TEEN HISTORICAL WILSON KIP |
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In this retelling of the Great Gatsby, Nicolás is a transgender boy who falls for the mysterious Jay Gatsby. He finds that Jay's extravagant parties are all meant to impress Daisy, Nicolás' cousin who has erased her Latin heritage and now passes as a while girl.
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Raquel does her best to ignore the mysterious disappearances that have been plaguing her Bronx community. But when her crush Charlize's cousin goes missing and her mom comes down with a mysterious illness, she's forced to act. The two will have to team up and travel to a sinister world underneath the city to take on the Echo Game.
TEEN HORROR TIRADO VINCENT |
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Benji is on the run. Society has collapsed after Armageddon, and the cult that raised him is responsible for unleashing it. Hidden in his blood is a bioweapon he must keep out of their hands. When a community of queer teens rescues him, it looks like things may finally be turning around - but their leader Nick has some secrets of his own.
TEEN HORROR WHITE ANDREW |
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Old Wounds by Logan-Ashley KisnerMax and Erin are two transgender teens making their way to California when their bus breaks down in a rural Kentucky town. The locals are acting strange, and soon it becomes evident that transphobia isn't the only thing on their minds. They have been selected as sacrifices to a monster in the woods that only eat girls - but what does that entail if neither Max or Erin are cisgender? TEEN HORROR KISNER LOGAN-ASHLEY |
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Yadriel is a trans boy determined to prove himself to his family. To do so he summons the angry spirit of a boy who went to his high school and agrees to help him learn how he died. TEEN SUPERNATURAL THOMAS AIDEN |
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When Shay is cast as the lead in her school play, at first she is thrilled. But then her drama teacher is revealed to be a predator, and he also happens to be the last person whose recommendation she needs for a scholarship. To overcome this obstacle she will need the help of her rival Ana, who it turns out may not be as bad as she thought. TEEN SUPERNATURAL BROPHY AISLINN |
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Holly thought all her dreams were coming true when her vampire boyfriend agreed to turn her in 1987. But a few decades later and she's old news. Along with two of his other "eternal loves," Holly is determined to get revenge - and save Elton's next target from a similar fate. TEEN SUPERNATURAL HARTL SONIA |
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In the town of Salem, genderqueer and newly-turned zombie Z must try to survive and repair her magical seal in a town that is increasingly hostile to monsters.
TEEN SUPERNATURAL SCHRIEVE HAL |
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Girls have been disappearing from the island of Sawkill Rock for decades. Now, three unlikely friends will come together and face down a ravenous evil that has been growing stronger with each kill.
TEEN SUPERNATURAL LEGRAND CLAIRE |
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Dee is the secret host of a popular true-crime podcast. When a missing child case seems linked to the disappearance of her best friend ten years ago, she considers revealing her identity and putting her life on the line to find out the truth.
TEEN MYSTERY RYAN TOM |
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This autobiographical memoir follows George as he traces his childhood as a queer Black boy in New Jersey and Virginia. Each personal essay follows a specific memory and time as he recalls the trials and triumphs of his life.
YA B JOHNSON |
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Juno Dawson shares stories, writes about labels and identities, and offers advice as she tackles the complex realities of growing up trans. TEEN 306.768 DAW |
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Discover how queer people from around the world have made history. From entertainers to politicians, this book delves into the lives of 23 people from throughout world history and the impact they had. TEEN 306.7663 PRA |
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Bailar is a transgender man who competed as the first ever trans athlete on a NCAA Division 1 team. In this book he gives his answers to the questions people commonly ask about transgender people, and gives advice on how to meet people where they are and begin constructive dialogue.
TEEN 306.768 BAI |
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Michael is a biracial gay teen who has never felt Greek or Black enough to fit in. When he finally finds a sense of belonging in Drag Society, the Black Flamingo is born.
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Felix is a trans boy longing to find love and fit in. When an anonymous student sends him transphobic messages, Felix plans to get his revenge by catfishing his bully. What he doesn't plan for is to find himself in a love triangle with his former enemy and best friend.
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Ben is forced to leave home after coming out as nonbinary, and ends up living with their estranged sister and her husband. Plans to lay low for the remainder of senior year are shattered when Ben meets Nathan, a charismatic fellow student, and the two start to fall in love.
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When Rukhsana's conservative Muslim parents catch her kissing her girlfriend Ariana, they take her to Bangladesh to reconnect with her religion and find an arranged marriage. Rukhsana must find the courage to fight for the right to choose her own path.
TEEN REALISTIC KHAN SABINA |
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Harriet is the perfect student, while Will is a trouble maker. These two girls team up to anonymously expose a coach's inappropriate behavior by creating an imaginary student - Amelia Westlake. But as the girls grow closer and fall for one another the search for the people behind Amelia heats up.
TEEN ROMANCE GOUGH ERIN |
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Ari is a troubled teen, and Dante is a know-it-all. These two loners have nothing in common, but they build a relationship that will teach them truths about themselves and who they want to be.
TEEN ROMANCE SAENZ BENJAMIN |
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Written in 2003, this romcom follows Paul and his friends through their sophmore year of highschool in a gay-friendly small town. Paul's romance with Noah is the main plotline - while two of them hit it off initially, Noah eventually leaves Paul. Will Paul be able to win Noah back?
TEEN ROMANCE LEVITHAN DAVID |
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Hani is a popular girl at school, but when she comes out as bisexual, her friends tell her she can't claim to be bi if she's only dated guys. In a panic, Hani blurts out that she's actually dating Ishu - the academic overachiever she hates. The two find that fake dating has benefits for both of them, but when real feelings start to develop will they be able to find a happy ending?
TEEN ROMANCE JAIGIRDAR ADIBA |
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Chloe is so close to achieving her dream of becoming valedictorian of her high school. Shara Wheeler is her only competition - but a month before graduation, Shara kisses Chloe and vanishes. Teaming up with Shara's quarterback boyfriend and neighbor with a crush, Chloe is determined to get her rival back.
TEEN ROMANCE MCQUISTON CASEY |
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Amanda's dream is to quietly fit in at her new school. But when she falls in love with Grant, she wants to share everything about herself - including her previous life as Andrew.
TEEN ROMANCE RUSSO MEREDITH |
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Jude and her twin brother Noah used to be inseperable. But years later, they barely talk. Follow their lives, first as Noah tells it and then as Jude, and discover what happened to the twins - and whether or not they can reconcile their relationship.
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Imogen is excited to go to the same college next year as her best friend Lili, and in preperation is going to visit her on spring break. But when she gets there, Lili tells her that she lied to her friends and told them Lili and Imogen used to date. Even though Imogen is straight, she's determined to have her friend's back - but when Lili's friend Tessa is around, suddenly Imogen is not so sure of anything.
TEEN ROMANCE ALBERTALLI BECKY |
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Georgia has been surrounded by plenty of loving relationships in her life - but has never had any romantic feelings herself. When she gets to college, she comes to realize that she is asexual/aromantic - and that love can be found in many different shapes and forms.
TEEN ROMANCE OSEMAN ALICE |
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In this queer retelling of Grease, Ollie and Will have a summer fling for the ages - but then it ends. When Ollie ends up enrolled at Will's school due to a family emergency, he finds that the kind, affectionate boy he met over summer has been replaced with a closeted jock. Will these two lovebirds be able to find their happy ending?
TEEN ROMANCE GONZALES SOPHIE |
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Simon is a closeted gay teen with a secret pen pal. When one of his emails ends up in the wrong hands, he is forced to become a wingman for his classmate or he and his crush will be outed to the whole school.
TEEN ROMANCE ALBERTALLI BECKY |
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Pony is a trans boy who wants to fly under the radar at his new school. Georgia is a chearleader starting to think about the future, and only wants to make it to graduation. But when these two meet on the first day of school, their relationship will send waves through the entire town.
TEEN ROMANCE MCSMITH TOBLY |
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Abby is a fashion-obsessed teen happy with playing sidekick to others. When she lands a summer internship at her favorite boutique, she finds herself in competition with fellow intern Jordi for a paid position in the fall. The only problem? They have fallen in love.
TEEN ROMANCE SPALDING AMY |
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When Tash and her web series suddenly go viral, she's happy with the surge of new fans but finds that the pressure to deliver is immense. When she gets nominated for an award, she also gets the chance to meet the nominee she’s been flirting with - if only she could find a way to tell her crush she's asexual.
TEEN ROMANCE ORMSBEE KATIE |
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When Sana tried to ask out Rachel, she thought it was a prank - and was furious. But when Rachel needs a lead for her film final, Sana is the perfect fit. As the two girls reluctantly work together under the weight of their misunderstanding, they get a second chance to form a beautiful relationship. TEEN ROMANCE SAFI AMINAH |
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Ben and Arthus dated, but years have gone by and now they live two seperate lives. Pursuing their careers and in the midst of new relationships, they run into one another again in New York City. They shake it off, but when they continue to accidentally meet they eventually have to wonder if the universe is giving them a do-over.
TEEN ROMANCE ALBERTALLI BECKY |
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Liz is a poor Black girl in a rich, white midwestern town. She avoids the spotlight, and her only goal in high school is to graduate and get to college. But when her musical ability fails to win her a scholarship, she must turn to the school's scholarships for prom king and queen.
TEEN ROMANCE JOHNSON LEAH |
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Ryann and Alexandria both dream of the stars: Ryann wants to be an astronaut, while Alexandria longs to hear from her mother that left on a one way trip to the edge of the solar system. While the two have a rocky first meeting, nights spent trying to catch radio signals soon bring the two girls together.
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