LibGuides: Roland Park Country School: Upper School Summer Reading 2025

Assigned Summer Reading

Welcome to Roland Park Country School's Summer Reading LibGuide for Upper School students!

Upper School students will read one or two designated titles for their RPCS English classes, plus one free choice book from this LibGuide. Scroll down below the English titles to see covers, titles and descriptions for choice book options.
Find the titles required for English classes at RPCS in the table below. Reading guides are linked below many titles.
Respond to your choice book with one of the options listed in this reading response assignment. Your choice reading assignment is due on Tuesday, September 2nd in your advisory.
Many of the choice titles on this LibGuide were recommended by RPCS Upper School students and are available through our SORA eBook and digital audio collection. Look for "available on SORA" in the details below each book.
The AP Course Summer Assignments LibGuide provides information for the required summer work for RPCS's AP courses in English, history, mathematics, science, visual arts, and world languages.
Students taking courses at Bryn Mawr and Gilman should check the following links for additional requirements: Bryn Mawr School's Upper School Summer Reading and Gilman School's Upper School Summer Reading.
The Ivy Bookshop is offering a 10% discount on all summer reading. Families can visit the shop, which is open every day from 10am-7pm, or the Ivy Bookshop's website, where they can use the coupon code RPCSUM25 to take advantage of the discount.

Required Titles for English Classes at RPCS

English 9:

Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (Available in SORA)

Click here for the reading guide for Girl in Translation

The Belles by Healy Visiting Author Dhonielle Clayton.

Click here for a reading guide for The Belles (coming soon!)

Plus one free choice book from this LibGuide

English 9 Honors:

Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (Available in SORA)

Click here for the reading guide for Girl in Translation

Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Click here for the reading guide for Poet X

The Belles by Healy Visiting Author Dhonielle Clayton (OPTIONAL)

Honors students are encouraged to read The Belles as we will discuss this book with Dhonielle Clayton during the Healy Author Visit in the fall.

Plus one free choice book from this LibGuide

English 10:

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (Available in SORA)

Click here for the reading guide for Everything I Never Told You

Plus one free choice book from this LibGuide

English 10 Honors:

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Available in SORA)

Click here for the reading guide for Purple Hibiscus

Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino (Available in SORA) Please only read these six selected essays: Introduction, The I in the Internet, Reality TV Me, Always Be Optimizing, Pure Heroines, The Cult of the Difficult Woman

Click here for the reading guide for Trick Mirror

Plus one free choice book from this LibGuide

English 11 at RPCS:

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch (Available in SORA)

Click here for the reading guide for The Last Lecture

Plus one free choice book from this LibGuide

English 11 at Gilman:

Please check this link for 11th grade English requirements from Gilman.

Plus one free choice book from this LibGuide

AP English Courses at RPCS:

AP English Literature and Composition:

Students will choose one title from the New York Times’s interactive “100 Best Books of the 21st Century” feature.

Click here for the summer reading guide.

Plus one free choice contemporary NOVEL from this LibGuide

AP English Language:

Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner

Click here for the reading guide for Crying in H Mart.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Click here for the reading guide for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

Plus one free choice book from this LibGuide

Young Adult Fiction

(S)Kin by Ibi Zoboi
Call Number: J FIC ZOB

ISBN: 9780062888877

Publication Date: 2025-02-11

From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi comes her groundbreaking contemporary fantasy debut--a novel in verse based on Caribbean folklore--about the power of inherited magic and the price we must pay to live the life we yearn for. YA
Artifice by Sharon Cameron
Call Number: J FIC CAM

ISBN: 9781338813951

Publication Date: 2023-11-07

A dramatic story of duplicity and resistance, betrayal and loyalty, set against the backdrop of World War II, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Light in Hidden Places.
Betting on You by Lynn Painter
Call Number: J FIC PAI

ISBN: 9781665921244

Publication Date: 2024-10-01

From the New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, this "entertaining" (Publishers Weekly) rom-com in the vein of She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the center of a bet while working at a waterpark.
Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams
Call Number: J FIC WIL

ISBN: 9780593711927

Publication Date: 2024-05-07

At Caiman University, Malik's eyes are opened to a future he never could have envisioned for himself-- one that includes the reappearance of his first love, Alexis. His search for answers about his heritage, his powers, and what really happened to his mother exposes the cracks in their magical community as it faces a reawakened evil dating back to the Haitian Revolution. Together with Alexis, Malik discovers a lot beneath the surface at Caiman: feuding covens and magical politics, forbidden knowledge and buried mysteries.
Conditions of a Heart by Bethany Mangle
Call Number: J FIC MAN

ISBN: 9781665937641

Publication Date: 2025-02-04

For fans of Talia Hibbert and Lynn Painter comes an "emotionally rich" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and unflinchingly honest story about a teen who must come to terms with her disability and what it means for her identity, her love life, and her future.
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
Call Number: J FIC MAR

ISBN: 9780593463338

Publication Date: 2023-01-31

(Available in SORA) The Davenports delivers a totally escapist, swoon-worthy romance while offering a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked. (series)
The Davenports: More Than This by Krystal Marquis
Call Number: J FIC MAR

ISBN: 9780593463369

Publication Date: 2024-11-12

The anticipated sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller featuring escapist romance and a wealthy Black family in 1910s Chicago. (series)
The Family Fortuna by Lindsay Eagar
Call Number: J FIC EAG

ISBN: 9781536233537

Publication Date: 2024-03-05

Beaked. Feathered. Monstrous. Avita was born to be a star. Her tent sells out nightly, and every performance incites bloodcurdling screams. She's the crown jewel of the Family Fortuna, and Avita feeds on the shrieks, the gasps, the fear. But when a handsome young artist arrives to create posters of the performers, she's appalled by his rendering of Bird Girl. Is that all he sees? A hideous monster--all sharp beak and razor teeth, obsidian eyes and ruffled feathers? Determined to be more, Avita devises a plan to snatch freedom out from under the greased mustache of her charismatic, ringmaster father...
Finding Famous by Candice Jalili
Call Number: J FIC JAL

ISBN: 9781368094733

Publication Date: 2024-07-30

The Princess Diaries meets reality television in a story about fame (the kind you definitely didn't ask for), first love (the kind you didn't even know you wanted), and most importantly, family (the kind you can't live without).
A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft
Call Number: J FIC SAF

ISBN: 9781250892850

Publication Date: 2025-07-22

In this romantic fantasy of manners from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical dressmaker commissioned for a royal wedding finds herself embroiled in scandal when a gossip columnist draws attention to her undeniable chemistry with the groom.
Guava and Grudges by Alexis Castellanos
Call Number: J FIC CAS

ISBN: 9781547613717

Publication Date: 2024-09-03

"Filled with decadent descriptions of food, bittersweet rivalries, and zesty romantic tension, Guava and Grudges will have you hungry for more from Alexis Castellanos. A deliciously sweet read!" -Ashley Poston, New York Times best-selling author of The Dead Romantics
Honeysuckle and Bone by Trisha Tobias
Call Number: J FIC TOB

ISBN: 9781638931027

Publication Date: 2025-01-14

On the run from her own dark secrets, a teen girl becomes the nanny for a prestigious family on their Jamaican estate, where she quickly discovers even paradise may be haunted.
The Hysterical Girls of St. Bernadette's by Hanna Alkaf
Call Number: J FIC ALK

ISBN: 9781534494589

Publication Date: 2024-09-24

An all-girls school is struck with mysterious cases of screaming hysteria in this dark academia "thrilling mix of ghost story and realism" (School Library Journal, starred review) haunted by a deeply buried history clawing to the light.
I Am Not Jessica Chen by Ann Liang
Call Number: JFIC LIA

ISBN: 9781335523129

Publication Date: 2025-01-28

Jenna Chen has spent her life in the shadow of her flawless cousin. Jessica Chen is so smart she gets the top score on every test. Jessica Chen is so beautiful people stop in the hallway to stare at her. Jessica Chen is so perfect she got into Harvard. And Jenna Chen will only ever be a disappointment. So when Jenna makes a desperate wish to become her cousin, the last thing she expects is for it to come true...
Ida, in Love and in Trouble by Veronica Chambers
Call Number: J FIC CHA

ISBN: 9780316500166

Publication Date: 2024-09-10

For fans of Bridgerton and The Davenports comes a sweeping historical novel from bestselling author Veronica Chambers about courageous (and flirtatious) Ida B. Wells as she navigates society parties and society prejudices to become a civil rights crusader.
The Judgment of Yoyo Gold by Isaac Blum
Call Number: J FIC BLU

ISBN: 9780593525869

Publication Date: 2025-10-14

A National Jewish Book Award finalist! A smart and powerful story set in the Orthodox Jewish community about what it means to fit in, break out, and find your own way, by the award-winning author of The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen. This book is Gossip Girl + My Name Is Asher Lev + I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. YA
King of Dead Things by Nevin Holness
Call Number: J FIC HOL

ISBN: 9781665946919

Publication Date: 2024-04-16

For fans of Legendborn, Neil Gaiman, and Leigh Bardugo, this "electrifying" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) urban young adult fantasy steeped in Afro-Carribbean folklore follows two Black teens searching for a powerful artifact in the hidden magical side of London.
The Love Interest by Helen Comerford
Call Number: J FIC COM

ISBN: 9781547614790

Publication Date: 2024-11-12

In this swoony and electric YA rom-com that offers a satirical take on superhero conventions, a teenage girl finds herself reluctantly fake-dating a superhero. YA
Murder Between Friends by Liz Lawson
Call Number: J FIC LAW

ISBN: 9780593301067

Publication Date: 2025-04-22

Two years ago, the murder of a neighbor tore three best friends apart--now the killer is going to walk free and the ex-friends are going to have to face the past--and each other--in another twisty thriller from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Agathas. YA
Mystery Royale by Kaitlyn Cavalancia
Call Number: J FIC CAV

ISBN: 9781368099080

Publication Date: 2025-01-07

"Mystery Royale dazzles with high-stakes mystery, glittering magic, and wonderfully morbid curiosities. The sharp pacing and clever reveals hooked me from the first page, while the witty, endearing characters made it impossible to put down."
- Emily J. Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of HOTEL MAGNIFIQUE. YA
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Call Number: J FIC BAR

ISBN: 9780316540629

Publication Date: 2023-05-02

Cold cases are about to get hot. Don't miss this exhilarating crime thriller--perfect for fans of Criminal Minds and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder--from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. (series)
Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours
Call Number: J FIC DES

ISBN: 9781250334817

Publication Date: 2025-02-04

In this debut speculative YA mystery, a Black teen with premonition-like powers must solve her friend's disappearance before she finds herself in the same danger. YA
Night Owls by A. R. Vishny
Call Number: J FIC VIS

ISBN: 9780063327306

Publication Date: 2024-09-17

In this thrilling paranormal YA romance debut steeped in folklore, two estries--owl-shifting female vampires from Jewish tradition--face New York's monstrous underworld to save the girl one of them loves with help from the boy one of them fears before they are, all of them, lost forever.
Nothing Bad Happens Here by Rachel Ekstrom Courage
Call Number: J FIC COU

ISBN: 9780593567593

Publication Date: 2025-03-18

A carefree New England vacation is just what sixteen-year-old Lucia needs to chase her sadness away. At least, according to her mom, who whisks them away for the summer with her ridiculously wealthy new boyfriend. Nothing bad happens in Nantucket, a charming island with cobblestone streets and million-dollar cottages. But when Lucia stumbles upon the body of a teenage girl on a beach, the discovery reopens old wounds from her past. YA
Plan A by Deb Caletti
Call Number: J FIC CAL

ISBN: 9780593485552

Publication Date: 2023-10-03

A sixteen-year-old girl’s road trip across the country to get an abortion becomes a transformative journey of vulnerability, strength, and above all, choice. From the acclaimed author of A Heart in a Body in the World, this is both an achingly tender love story and a bold, badly needed battle cry about bodily autonomy and the experiences that connect us.
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
Call Number: J FIC ROB

ISBN: 9781665954884

Publication Date: 2023-11-07

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, this young adult fantasy follows the forbidden romance between a powerful prince and an ordinary girl as they try to survive their kingdom's grueling laws pitting them against each other. (series)
A Queen's Game by Katharine McGee
Call Number: J FIC MCG

ISBN: 9780593710708

Publication Date: 2024-11-12

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The author of the American Royals series invites you to visit 19th-century Europe amid the glamour and intrigue of the Victorian era. In this historical romance inspired by true events, three princesses struggle to find love--and end up vying for the hearts of two future kings.
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman
Call Number: J FIC OSE

ISBN: 9780062335722

Publication Date: 2023-12-26

A coming-of-age read that tackles issues of identity, the pressure to succeed, diversity, and freedom to choose, Radio Silence is a tour de force by the most exciting writer of her generation.
Rise by Freya Finch
Call Number: J FIC FIN

ISBN: 9781368100991

Publication Date: 2024-07-02

The action and adventure of Percy Jackson meets the complex heroines of The Cruel Prince as a family of valkyries fight to stop Ragnarök.
The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith
Call Number: J FIC SMI

ISBN: 9780063372528

Publication Date: 2025-02-04

Vying for the hand of one brother. Falling in love with the other. A new Victorian-inspired romantasy, perfect for fans of Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince.
Say a Little Prayer by Jenna Voris
Call Number: J FIC VOR

ISBN: 9780593692745

Publication Date: 2025-03-04

Saved! meets Casey McQuiston in this wry, heartfelt tale of a teen who's taking her church camp by storm--one deadly sin at a time.
The Scorpion Queen by Mina Fears
Call Number: J FIC FEA

ISBN: 9781250392350

Publication Date: 2025-01-28

Uprooted meets Children of Blood and Bone in this dark fantasy inspired by a Malian fairy tale about a princess whose suitors are challenged to gruesome trials.
So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole
Call Number: J FIC COL

ISBN: 9780316534635

Publication Date: 2024-01-16

After her sister Elara forms an unbreakable bond with an enemy dragon, seventeen-year-old Faron, who once wielded the magic of the gods to save her island from those same dragon-riding colonizers, must find a way to save her sister and the fate of their world in the face of impossible odds.
Stay with My Heart by Tashie Bhuiyan
Call Number: J FIC BHU

ISBN: 9781335010032

Publication Date: 2024-01-02

From the author of Counting Down with You and A Show for Two comes a new YA contemporary about a girl who accidentally sabotages an up-and-coming local band and falls for the guitarist while secretly trying to make up for her mistake.
A Suffragist's Guide to the Antarctic by Yi Shun Lai
Call Number: J FIC LAI

ISBN: 9781665937771

Publication Date: 2025-02-11

A teen's fight for suffrage turns into one of survival when her crew's Antarctic expedition ship gets stuck in the ice in this historical "gripping--and sometimes gut-wrenching--adventure tale" (Shelf Awareness, starred review) told in journal entries perfect for fans of Gary Paulsen and The Downstairs Girl. YA
Sunrise on the Reaping (a Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins
Call Number: J FIC COL

ISBN: 9781546171461

Publication Date: 2025-03-18

The unforgettable fifth book in the Hunger Games series: Haymitch's story. Feature film scheduled for November 2026.
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
Call Number: J FIC FAI

ISBN: 9780374389406

Publication Date: 2024-02-20

From the New York Times–bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame comes the first book in a hotly-anticipated fantasy duology teeming with romance and revenge, led by an orphan girl willing to do whatever it takes to save her self-made kingdom.
Tender Beasts by Liselle Sambury
Call Number: J FIC SAM

ISBN: 9781665903523

Publication Date: 2024-02-27

After her private school is rocked by a gruesome murder, a teen tries to find the real killer and clear her brother’s name in this psychological thriller perfect for fans of The Taking of Jake Livingston and Ace of Spades.
These Deadly Prophecies by Andrea Tang
Call Number: J FIC TAN

ISBN: 9780593524251

Publication Date: 2024-01-30

A teenage sorcerer's apprentice must solve her boss's murder in order to prove her innocence in this twisty, magic-infused murder mystery perfect for fans of Knives Out and The Inheritance Games.
Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray
Call Number: J FIC BRA

ISBN: 9780374388942

Publication Date: 2025-02-04

From New York Times-bestselling and Printz Award-winning author Libba Bray comes a propulsive historical mystery that examines truth, rebellion, reconciliation, and what must be sacrificed for a better world. YA
We Were Warned by Chelsea Ichaso
Call Number: J FIC ICH

ISBN: 9781728299709

Publication Date: 2025-03-04

Everyone knows the legend of Fairport Village: twenty-five years ago, a shocking murder closed the place down. This year, the ruins will be bulldozed at last. But tonight, it's not too late to die.
What the Woods Took by Courtney Gould
Call Number: J FIC GOU

ISBN: 9781250340672

Publication Date: 2024-12-10

Yellowjackets meets Girl, Interrupted when a group of troubled teens in a wilderness therapy program find themselves stranded in a forest full of monsters eager to take their place.
When the Bones Sing by Ginny Myers Sain
Call Number: J FIC SAI

ISBN: 9780593625484

Publication Date: 2025-03-04

From New York Times bestselling author of Dark and Shallow Lies comes a new southern gothic supernatural thriller about a teen girl in a small Ozark town who can hear the bones of the dead.
With a Little Luck by Marissa Meyer and Chuck Gonzales
Call Number: J FIC MEY

ISBN: 9781250618931

Publication Date: 2024-02-13

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! After being magically gifted with incredible luck, a boy discovers this gift just may be a curse when it comes to love, in this sweet romantic comedy by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer.
You're Dead to Me by Amy Christine Parker
Call Number: J FIC PAR

ISBN: 9780593650936

Publication Date: 2024-12-10

How do you unmask your own killer when everyone wants you dead? "A twisty thriller with a bloody ending you'll never see coming."--Kelly Coon, author of Gravemaidens. YA

Adult Fiction

Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
Call Number: FIC GON

ISBN: 9781250786210

Publication Date: 2024-03-05

REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez delivers a mesmerizing novel about a first-generation Ivy League student who uncovers the genius work of a female artist decades after her suspicious death.
Atmosphere: a GMA Book Club Pick by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Call Number: FIC JEN

ISBN: 9780593158715

Publication Date: 2025-06-03

Fast-paced, thrilling, and emotional, Atmosphere is Taylor Jenkins Reid at her best: transporting readers to iconic times and places, creating complex protagonists, and telling a passionate and soaring story about the transformative power of love--this time among the stars.
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Call Number: FIC MOR

ISBN: 9781400033416

Publication Date: 2004-06-08

Sethe was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eighteen years later she is still not free. Sethe has too many memories of Sweet Home, the beautiful farm where so many hideous things happened. And Sethe's new home is haunted by the ghost of her baby, who died nameless and whose tombstone is engraved with a single word: Beloved.
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
Call Number: FIC KNO

ISBN: 9781501153228

Publication Date: 2023-09-19

Don’t miss this “breakneck thriller” examining “our culture’s obsession with serial killers and true crime” (Harper’s Bazaar) following two women on the pursuit of justice against all odds. “A fascinating look at true crime and tabloid culture that's as thoughtful as it is gripping” (People).
The Coin by Yasmin Zaher
Call Number: FIC ZAH

ISBN: 9781646222766

Publication Date: 2025-07-15

A bold and unabashed novel about a young Palestinian woman's unraveling as she teaches at a New York City middle school, gets caught up in a scheme reselling Birkin bags, and strives to gain control over her body and mind.
The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo
Call Number: FIC CHO

ISBN: 9781250266033

Publication Date: 2025-02-11

New York Times bestselling author Yangsze Choo brilliantly explores a world of mortals and spirits, humans and beasts, and their dazzling intersection. Epic in scope and full of singular, unforgettable characters, The Fox Wife is a stunning novel about old loves and second chances, the depths of maternal love, and ancient folktales that may very well be true.
Free Food for Millionaires by Min Jin Lee
Call Number: FIC LEE

ISBN: 9781538722022

Publication Date: 2022-01-04

In this "mesmerizing" novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko, the Korean-American daughter of first-generation immigrants strives to join Manhattan's inner circle (USA Today).
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
Call Number: FIC MIC

ISBN: 9781250758989

Publication Date: 2024-01-16

This is a tale of murder. A masterfully paced thriller about a reclusive ex–movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is upended by a murder — from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Call Number: FIC HEN

ISBN: 9780593441299

Publication Date: 2025-04-22

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK ∙ AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping novel from Emily Henry.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Call Number: FIC ATW

ISBN: 9780385490818

Publication Date: 1998-03-16

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An instant classic and eerily prescient cultural phenomenon, from “the patron saint of feminist dystopian fiction” (The New York Times). Now an award-winning Hulu series starring Elizabeth Moss.
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Call Number: FIC MCB

ISBN: 9780593422946

Publication Date: 2023-08-08

“Enchanting . . . [a] rich, carefully drawn portrait of a Depression-era community of African Americans and Jewish immigrants as they live, love, fight, and, of course, work.” —The Boston Globe
The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
Call Number: FIC HAW

ISBN: 9781250280039

Publication Date: 2024-01-09

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A January Indie Next Pick and LibraryReads Pick
"The reigning queen of the Gothic thriller." --Entertainment Weekly
THERE'S NOTHING AS GOOD AS THE RICH GONE BAD.
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Call Number: FIC BRO

ISBN: 9780399562976

Publication Date: 2024-01-16

A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history.
Hula by Jasmin Iolani Hakes
Call Number: FIC HAK

ISBN: 9780063384446

Publication Date: 2024-05-07

Set in Hilo, Hawai’i, a sweeping saga of tradition, culture, family, history, and connection that unfolds through the lives of three generations of women—a tale of mothers and daughters, dance and destiny.
Isola by Allegra Goodman
Call Number: FIC GOO

ISBN: 9798217077625

Publication Date: 2025-02-04

"A new generation of survival story . . . an extraordinary book that reads like a thriller, written with the care of the most delicate psychological and historical fiction."--Vogue (Best of 2025 Preview)
James (Pulitzer Prize Winner) by Percival Everett
Call Number: FIC EVE

ISBN: 9780385550369

Publication Date: 2024-03-19

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER - A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Call Number: FIC JIM

ISBN: 9781538704431

Publication Date: 2024-04-02

Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other's out, and they'll both go on to find the love of their lives. It's a bonkers idea... and it just might work.
Lightfall by Ed Crocker
Call Number: FIC CRO

ISBN: 9781250287731

Publication Date: 2025-01-14

"For centuries, vampires freely roamed the land until the Grays came out of nowhere, wiping out half the population in a night. The survivors fled to the last vampire city of First Light, where the rules are simple. The poor . . . drink weak blood. The nobility . . .gets the good stuff. And they can never, ever leave. Palace maid Sam has had enough of these rules . . . When the son of the city's ruler is murdered and she finds the only clue to his death, she seizes the chance to blackmail her way into a better class and better blood"--Provided by publisher.
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
Call Number: FIC TIN

ISBN: 9781250880338

Publication Date: 2025-05-06

A New York Times Bestseller * A Good Morning America Book Club Pick * An NPR Best Book of the Year * A Washington Post Best Thriller of 2024. What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn't matter?
Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan
Call Number: FIC BRE

ISBN: 9780316568715

Publication Date: 2024-08-27

ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES "BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY OF 2024" AND "BEST ROMANCE NOVELS OF 2024," THIS IS A TALE FOR EVERYONE WHO'S EVER FALLEN FOR THE VILLAIN...This adult epic fantasy debut from Sarah Rees Brennan puts the reader in the villain's shoes, for an adventure that is both "brilliant" (Holly Black) and "supremely satisfying" (Leigh Bardugo). Expect a rogue's gallery of villains including an axe wielding maid, a shining knight with dark moods, a homicidal bodyguard, and a playboy spymaster with a golden heart and a filthy reputation.
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
Call Number: FIC WIL

ISBN: 9781538726716

Publication Date: 2025-02-04

A New York Times Best Romance Book of 2024 and a 2024 NPR Book We Love! In this sexy modern-day fairytale from the New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June, a free-spirited florist and an enigmatic musician share a soul mate connection told through the history, art, and the magic of Harlem.
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
Call Number: FIC ERD

ISBN: 9780063277052

Publication Date: 2024-10-01

In this stunning novel, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich tells a story of love, natural forces, spiritual yearnings, and the tragic impact of uncontrollable circumstances on ordinary people's lives.
Modern Love, Revised and Updated by Daniel. Jones (Editor)
Call Number: SS MOD

ISBN: 9780593137048

Publication Date: 2019-09-03

The most popular, provocative, and unforgettable essays from the past fifteen years of the New York Times "Modern Love" column--including stories from the anthology series starring Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, Anne Hathaway, Catherine Keener, Dev Patel, and John Slattery
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Call Number: FIC BRA

ISBN: 9781432873042

Publication Date: 2020-02-05

WINNER OF THE LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR MYSTERY/THRILLER! Korede's sister Ayoola is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, possibly sociopathic. And now Ayoola's third boyfriend in a row is dead, stabbed through the heart with Ayoola's knife...
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Call Number: FIC ROO

ISBN: 9781984822185

Publication Date: 2020-02-18

Connell and Marianne grew up in the same small town, but the similarities end there. At school, Connell is popular and well liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation--awkward but electrifying--something life changing begins.
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
Call Number: FIC BUT

ISBN: 9781538732182

Publication Date: 2019-04-30

This acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from an award-winning author "pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid's Tale" and includes a foreword by LeVar Burton and an afterword by N. K. Jemisin (John Green, New York Times).
The Princess Bride by William. Goldman
Call Number: FIC MOR

ISBN: 9780156035156

Publication Date: 2007-10-08

A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts--The Princess Bride is a modern storytelling classic.
True Biz: Reese's Book Club by Sara Novic
Call Number: FIC NOV

ISBN: 9780593241523

Publication Date: 2023-02-28

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK - A "tender, beautiful and radiantly outraged" (The New York Times Book Review) novel that follows a year of seismic romantic, political, and familial shifts for a teacher and her students at a boarding school for the deaf, from the acclaimed author of Girl at War.
West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Call Number: FIC RUT

ISBN: 9781542023344

Publication Date: 2021-02-01

Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, West with Giraffes explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time, and a story told before it's too late.
Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor
Call Number: FIC OCO

ISBN: 9780593700914

Publication Date: 2024-05-07

With shimmering prose tempered by sharp wit, Whale Fall tells the story of what happens when a young woman's ambitions threaten the fabric of a community, and what can happen when they are realized. O'Connor paints a portrait of a community and an 18 year old on the precipice, forced to confront an outside world that seems to be closing in on them.
What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan
Call Number: FIC MCT

ISBN: 9780063360112

Publication Date: 2024-03-26

A New York Times' best thriller of the year! From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Murder Rule comes an emotional novel of suspense about two families at war. Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family's cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Call Number: FIC HAN

ISBN: 9781250178633

Publication Date: 2024-02-06

A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.
Women and Children First by Alina Grabowski
Call Number: FIC GRA

ISBN: 9781638930785

Publication Date: 2024-05-07

A gripping literary puzzle that unwinds the private lives of ten women as they confront tragedy in a small Massachusetts town.
Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
Call Number: FIC KUA

ISBN: 9780063250833

Publication Date: 2023-05-16

White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American—in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R.F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel.

Poetry & Novels in Verse

Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson; Ekua Holmes (Illustrator)
Call Number: 811 WAT
ISBN: 9780593461709
Publication Date: 2024-02-13
A thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Renee Watson. In this semi-autobiographical collection of poems, Renee Watson writes about her experience growing up as a young Black girl at the intersections of race, class, and gender. YA
An Impossible Thing to Say by Arya Shahi
Call Number: J FIC SHA
ISBN: 9780063248359
Publication Date: 2023-09-26
The Poet X meets A Very Large Expanse of Sea in a bold novel-in-verse starring a Persian American teen navigating his first crush, his family’s post-9/11 dynamics, and the role of language in defining who we are.
One Last Shot: Based on a True Story of Wartime Heroism by Kip Wilson
Call Number: J FIC WIL
ISBN: 9780063251687
Publication Date: 2023-01-17
From critically acclaimed author Kip Wilson comes this gripping coming of age historical fiction novel in verse about Gerda Taro, a vibrant, headstrong photojournalist with a passion for capturing the truth amid political turmoil and the first woman photojournalist killed in combat.
The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On by Franny Choi
Call Number: 811 CHO
ISBN: 9780063240087
Publication Date: 2022-11-01
From acclaimed poet Franny Choi comes a poetry collection for the ends of worlds—past, present, and future. Choi’s third book features poems about historical and impending apocalypses, alongside musings on our responsibilities to each other and visions for our collective survival.
Bridge Across the Sky by Freeman Ng
Call Number: J FIC NG
ISBN: 9781665948593
Publication Date: 2024-08-27
A "lyrical and introspective" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) historical novel in verse about a Chinese teen who immigrates to the United States with his family and endures mistreatment at the Angel Island Immigration Station while trying to navigate his own course in a new world.
One Step Forward by Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Call Number: J FIC ATK
ISBN: 9780063339316
Publication Date: 2025-03-04
One Step Forward is a compelling debut YA historical fiction novel in verse about Matilda Young--the youngest American suffragist imprisoned for picketing the White House to demand women's right to vote. YA
Playlist for the Apocalypse by Rita Dove
Call Number: 811 DOV
ISBN: 9781324050438
Publication Date: 2023-03-28
Pulitzer Prize Winner! Playlist for the Apocalypse takes us from the smallest moments of redemption to catastrophic failures of the human soul. Listen up, the poet says, speaking truth to power; what you'll hear in return is "a lifetime of song."
Wild Dreamers by Margarita Engle
Call Number: J FIC ENG
ISBN: 9781665939751
Publication Date: 2024-04-23
Longlisted for the National Book Award and a Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Honor Book. In this stirring young adult novel-in-verse from award-winning author Margarita Engle, love and conservation intertwine as two teens go on a "transformative journey celebrating the power of overcoming personal struggles to make a lasting impact" (Kirkus Reviews). YA
The Unboxing of a Black Girl by Angela Shanté
Call Number: 811 SHA
ISBN: 9798890039538
Publication Date: 2024-05-07
National Book Award Finalist! Written as a collection of vignettes and poetry, The Unboxing of a Black Girl is a creative nonfiction reflection on Black girlhood. The debut YA title, by award-winning author Angela Shanté, is a love letter to Black girls set in New York City and serves as a personal and political critique of how the world raises Black girls.

Titles by 2025 Healy Author Dhonielle Clayton (October 2025)

Learn more about our 2025 Healy Visiting Author, Dhonielle Clayton.

The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
Call Number: J FIC CLA

ISBN: 9781368070959

Publication Date: 2023-02-14

A twisted world. A beautiful power. Camellia Beauregard is a Belle. In the opulent world of Orléans, Belles are revered, for they control Beauty, and Beauty is a commodity coveted above all else. In Orléans, the people are born gray, they are born damned, and only with the help of a Belle and her talents can they transform and be made beautiful.
But it's not enough for Camellia to be just a Belle. She wants to be the favorite--the Belle chosen by the Queen of Orléans to live in the royal palace, to tend to the royal family and their court, to be recognized as the most talented Belle in the land. YA
Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton; Tiffany D. Jackson; Nic Stone; Angie Thomas; Ashley Woodfolk; Nicola Yoon
Call Number: J FIC CLA

ISBN: 9780063088108

Publication Date: 2022-05-31

Six critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring the glowing warmth and electricity of Black teens in love to this charming, hilarious, and heartwarming novel that shines a bright light through the dark.
The Rumor Game by Dhonielle Clayton
Call Number: J FIC CLA

ISBN: 9781368014144

Publication Date: 2022-03-01

All it takes is one spark to start a blaze. At Foxham Prep, a posh private school for the children of DC's elite, a single rumor has the power to ruin a life. From Dhonielle Clayton and Sona Charaipotra, authors of the Tiny Pretty Things duology (now a Netflix series), comes another edge-of-your-seat social thriller perfect for fans of We Were Liars and Cruel Summer.
Shattered Midnight-The Mirror, Book 2 by Dhonielle Clayton
Call Number: J FIC CLA

ISBN: 9781368046428

Publication Date: 2022-01-18

Can dreams come true when you're living with a family curse?
Zora Broussard has arrived in New Orleans with not much more than a bag of clothes, a beautiful voice, and a pair of enchanted red shoes. Running from a tragic accident caused by her magic, Zora wants nothing more than to blend in, as well as to avoid her overbearing aunt and mean-spirited cousins. Music becomes Zora's only means of escape, yet she wonders if she should give it all up to remove the powers that make her a target, especially as a Black woman in the South. But when Zora gets the chance to perform in a prominent jazz club, she meets a sweet white pianist named Phillip with magic of his own, including a strange mirror that foretells their future together. YA
Tiny Pretty Things by Sona Charaipotra; Dhonielle Clayton
Call Number: J FIC CLA

ISBN: 9780062342393

Publication Date: 2015-05-26

Now a Netflix TV show! Black Swan meets Pretty Little Liars in this soapy, drama-packed novel featuring diverse characters who will do anything to be the prima at their elite ballet school.
Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton; Tiffany D. Jackson; Nic Stone; Angie Thomas; Ashley Woodfolk; Nicola Yoon
Call Number: J FIC CLA

ISBN: 9780063088153

Publication Date: 2023-11-14

Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance--by the same unbeatable team of authors who wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout!

Nonfiction

The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel
Call Number: 364.16 FIN

ISBN: 9780525657323

Publication Date: 2023-06-27

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • One of the most remarkable true-crime narratives of the twenty-first century: the story of the world’s most prolific art thief, Stéphane Breitwieser. • “The Art Thief, like its title character, has confidence, élan, and a great sense of timing."—The New Yorker
The Ballerina of Auschwitz by Edith Eva Eger
Call Number: BIO EGE

ISBN: 9781665952569

Publication Date: 2025-10-07

A Sydney Taylor Award Notable Young Adult Book. In this "luminous" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) young adult edition of the bestselling, award-winning memoir The Choice, Holocaust survivor and renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Eva Eger shares her harrowing experiences and gives readers the gift of hope and strength. YA
Black in Blues by Imani Perry
Call Number: 305.89 PER

ISBN: 9780062977397

Publication Date: 2025-01-28

A "vast, multifaceted and enchanting" (Minneapolis Star-Tribune) meditation on the color blue and its fascinating role in Black history and culture, from National Book Award winner Imani Perry, "the most important interpreter of Black life in our time" (Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.).
Daughter of the Dragon by Yunte Huang
Call Number: BIO WON

ISBN: 9781631495809

Publication Date: 2023-08-22

The story of Anna May Wong, who fought anti-Chinese xenophobia, sexism, cinematic exploitation and ageism that defined American culture in the 20th century to become Hollywood's first Chinese American film star.
Death in the Jungle by Candace Fleming
Call Number: 988.1 FLE

ISBN: 9780593480069

Publication Date: 2025-04-29

How did Jim Jones, the leader of Peoples Temple, convince more than 900 of his followers to commit "revolutionary suicide" by drinking cyanide-laced punch? From a master of narrative nonfiction comes a chilling chronicle of one of the most notorious cults in American history.
Doppelganger by Naomi Klein
Call Number: 128 KLE

ISBN: 9781250338143

Publication Date: 2024-09-10

Doppelganger asks: What do we neglect as we polish and perfect our digital reflections? Is it possible to dispose of our doubles and overcome the pathologies of a culture of multiplication? Can we create a politics of collective care and undertake a true reckoning with historical crimes? The result is a revelatory treatment of the way many of us think and feel now--and an intellectual adventure story for our times.
The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel
ISBN: 9780802163820

Publication Date: 2024-10-08

The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Galileo's Daughter crafts a luminous chronicle of the life and work of the most famous woman in the history of science, and the untold story of the many young women trained in her laboratory who were launched into stellar scientific careers of their own.
The Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II (Scholastic Focus) by Candace Fleming
Call Number: 940.54 FLE

ISBN: 9781338749571

Publication Date: 2024-03-05

From award-winning author Candace Fleming, comes the powerful and fascinating story of the brave and dedicated young women who helped turn the tides of World War II for the Allies, with their hard work and determination at Bletchley Park. YA
Everything I Learned about Racism I Learned in School by Tiffany Jewell
Call Number: 305.8 JEW

ISBN: 9780358638315

Publication Date: 2024-02-27

This YA nonfiction book highlights inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college, is the most important, empowering read this year. YA
Fatty Fatty Boom Boom by Rabia Chaudry
Call Number: BIO CHA

ISBN: 9781643750385

Publication Date: 2022-11-08

Rabia Chaudry serves up a candid and intimate memoir about food, body image, and growing up in a tight knit but sometimes overly concerned Pakistani immigrant family.
Flamboyants by George M. Johnson; Charly Palmer (Illustrator)
Call Number: 700.92 JOH

ISBN: 9780374391249

Publication Date: 2024-09-24

From the New York Times-bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue comes an empowering set of essays about Black and Queer icons from the Harlem Renaissance.
The Hard Parts by Oksana Masters; Cassidy Randall
Call Number: BIO MAS

ISBN: 9781982185503

Publication Date: 2023-02-21

"The United States' most decorated winter Paralympic or Olympic athlete tells how she overcame Chernobyl disaster-caused physical challenges, through sheer determination and a drive to succeed, to win the world's best in elite rowing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, and road cycling competitions"--OCLC.
HBCU Made by Ayesha Rascoe
Call Number: 378.1 RAS

ISBN: 9781643753867

Publication Date: 2024-01-30

In this joyous collection of essays about historically Black colleges and universities--edited by the host of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, Ayesha Rascoe--alumni both famous and up-and-coming write testimonials about the schools and experiences that shaped their lives and made them who they are today.
Heartbreak Is the National Anthem by Rob Sheffield
Call Number: 782.42 SHE

ISBN: 9780063351318

Publication Date: 2024-11-12

An intimate look at the life and music of modern pop's most legendary figure, Taylor Swift, from leading music journalist Rob Sheffield.
Here's the Deal by Kellyanne Conway
ISBN: 9781982187347

Publication Date: 2022-05-24

Among the Trump era’s savviest insiders, one name stands especially tall: Kellyanne.
Horse Barbie by Geena Rocero
Call Number: BIO ROC

ISBN: 9780593445884

Publication Date: 2023-05-30

A dazzling testimony from an icon who sits at the center of transgender history and activism, Horse Barbie is a celebratory and universal story of survival, love, and pure joy.
Impossible Escape by Steve Sheinkin
Call Number: 940.53 SHE

ISBN: 9781250265722

Publication Date: 2023-08-29

From three-time National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honor author Steve Sheinkin, a true story of two Jewish teenagers racing against time during the Holocaust—one in hiding in Hungary, and the other in Auschwitz, plotting escape. YA
Just Add Water by Katie Ledecky
Call Number: BIO LED

ISBN: 9781668060209

Publication Date: 2024-06-11

Katie’s story is about testing yourself against the difficult, and seeing who you become on the other side.
King: a Life (Young Adult Edition) by Jonathan Eig
Call Number: BIO KIN

ISBN: 9780374393106

Publication Date: 2025-01-07

Hailed as "the most compelling account of [Martin Luther] King's life in a generation" by the Washington Post, the Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller is now adapted for young adults in this new standard biography of the most famous civil rights activist in American History. YA
The Land of Hope and Fear by Isabel Kershner
ISBN: 9781101946763

Publication Date: 2023-05-16

In moving narratives and with on-the-ground reporting, Isabel Kershner reveals the core of what holds Israel together and the forces that threaten its future through the lens of real people.
The Last Fire Season by Manjula Martin
ISBN: 9780593468890

Publication Date: 2025-05-13

This is an arresting combination of memoir, natural history, and literary inquiry that chronicles one woman's experience of life in Northern California during the worst fire season on record.
Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson
Call Number: BIO JAC

ISBN: 9780593729908

Publication Date: 2024-09-03

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In her "vulnerable, tender, and infinitely inspirational" (Oprah Daily) memoir, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States chronicles her extraordinary life story.
Matriarch by Tina Knowles
ISBN: 9780593597408

Publication Date: 2025-04-22

Tina Knowles, the mother of iconic singer-songwriters Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Solange Knowles, and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland, is known the world over as a Matriarch with a capital M: a determined, self-possessed, self-aware, and wise woman who raised and inspired some of the great artists of our time. But this story is about so much more than that.
Poison Ivy by Evan Mandery
Call Number: 378.73 MAN

ISBN: 9781620976951

Publication Date: 2022-10-25

An eye-opening look at how America's elite colleges and suburbs help keep the rich rich--making it harder than ever to fight the inequality dividing us today"--Provided by publisher.
Pseudoscience by Lydia Kang; Nate Pedersen
ISBN: 9781523524259

Publication Date: 2025-02-18

From the authors of Quackery, a visual and narrative history of popular ideas, phenomena, and widely held beliefs disproven by science.
Reagan by Max Boot
Call Number: BIO REA

ISBN: 9780871409447

Publication Date: 2024-09-10

In this "monumental and impressive" biography, Max Boot, the distinguished political columnist, illuminates the untold story of Ronald Reagan, revealing the man behind the mythology.
The Sirens' Call by Chris Hayes
ISBN: 9798217067602

Publication Date: 2025-02-11

From the NYT-bestselling author and television and podcast host, a powerful wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and the very fabric of our society.
The Six by Steven Schwankert
ISBN: 9781639368679

Publication Date: 2025-04-08

A moving exploration of the origins and fate of the little-known Chinese passengers aboard the Titanic--and how they survived against all odds.
Stay True by Hua Hsu
Call Number: BIO HSU

ISBN: 9780593315200

Publication Date: 2023-09-12

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A gripping memoir on friendship, grief, the search for self, and the solace that can be found through art, by the New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu.
Stitching Science by Lauren Wright Vartanian (Illustrator); Keltie Thomas
Call Number: 502 VAR

ISBN: 9780228104896

Publication Date: 2024-10-21

Stitching Science is a book for any person who loves science, art and how the two intersect. Scientific topics ranging from Atom to Zenith come to life at the end of Lauren's skilled needle, and lively and informative text by Keltie Thomas explains key concepts and delivers interesting facts for each subject.
The Swans of Harlem (Adapted for Young Adults) by Karen Valby
ISBN: 9780593643563

Publication Date: 2025-01-14

In this young adult adaptation, you will meet five amazing Black ballerinas from The Dance Theater of Harlem, including some of the founding members. They broke barriers and made history in the world of classical dance, at a time when racism shut out Black dancers from major dance companies.
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew by Emmanuel Acho; Noa Tishby
Call Number: 303.8 ACH

ISBN: 9781668057858

Publication Date: 2024-04-30

From two New York Times bestselling authors, a timely, disarmingly honest, and thought-provoking investigation into antisemitism that connects the dots between the tropes and hatred of the past to our current complicated moment.
Young and Restless by Mattie Kahn
Call Number: 303.48 KAH

ISBN: 9780593299067

Publication Date: 2023-06-13

A "heartening inspiration"(The New York Times), the untold story of the people who have helped spark America’s most transformative social movements throughout history: teenage girls!

Graphic Novels

Big Jim and the White Boy by David F. Walker; Marcus Kwame Anderson
Call Number: 741.5 WAL

ISBN: 9781984857729

Publication Date: 2024-10-15

A thrilling graphic novel reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn that follows Jim, an enslaved man on a journey towards freedom, and his sidekick, Huck, in the antebellum South--from the team behind the Eisner Award-winning The Black Panther Party.
Brownstone by Samuel Teer; Mar Julia (Illustrator)
Call Number: 741.5 TEE

ISBN: 9780358394747

Publication Date: 2024-06-11

An exciting teen coming-of-age epic from author WINNER OF THE PRINTZ AWARD! Samuel Teer and debut graphic novel artist Mar Julia, Brownstone is a vivid, sweeping, ultimately hopeful story about navigating your heritage even when you feel like you don't quite fit in.
Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls
Call Number: 741.5 HUL

ISBN: 9781250371768

Publication Date: 2025-05-06

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR MEMOIR
An astonishing, deeply moving graphic memoir about three generations of Chinese women, exploring love, grief, exile, and identity.
Huda F Wants to Know?: a Graphic Novel by Huda Fahmy
Call Number: 741.5 FAH

ISBN: 9780593855621

Publication Date: 2025-04-01

In the hilarious and poignant graphic novel follow-up to National Book Award finalist Huda F Cares?, Huda's life and worldview is turned upside down when her parents announce they're divorcing.
Knee Deep Book One by Joe Flood
Call Number: 741.5 FLO

ISBN: 9781620109380

Publication Date: 2023-05-30

In the year 2223, a teenage girl must venture through underground tunnels and canals in search of her parents who disappeared while on a mining expedition.
Little Moons by Jen Storm
Call Number: 741.5 STO

ISBN: 9781774921074

Publication Date: 2024-09-03

In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her older sister. Can she find comfort through her family's Ojibwe traditions?
Mismatched by Anne Camlin; Isadora Zeferino (Illustrator)
Call Number: 741.5 CAM

ISBN: 9780316704106

Publication Date: 2024-09-03

A teen social media star learns he can't control everything in this delicious, queer graphic novel adaptation that relocates Jane Austen's Emma to a modern-day high school in Queens, New York. YA
Now Let Me Fly by Ronald Wimberly; Brahm Revel (Illustrator)
Call Number: 741.5 WIM

ISBN: 9781626728523

Publication Date: 2023-01-03

From author Ronald Wimberly, creator of the viral comic Lighten Up, comes a soaring graphic biography that casts new light on the first African-American fighter pilot.