The titles below feature characters who encounter harsh social expectations of others and what beauty means. These stories reflect those who journey to find themselves through their struggle with self-esteem and body image, and look to define beauty for themselves. Undead girl gang Anderson, Lily Mila Flores and her best friend Riley have always been…
With 2020 coming to an end, here is a peek at some of the most highly anticipated sequels coming our way! Next year is looking like a great year for series! More titles being adapted to movies and television! Here are some titles to consider adding to your TBR (To Be Read) lists! More to…
Cooler weather is here! It’s great time to cuddle up with a good book! These books center around cold wintery worlds and icy adventures! Perfect when your real world is covered in a icy glaze! Snow like ashes / Sara Raasch A heartbroken girl. A fierce warrior. A hero in the making. Sixteen years ago the…
Join us for an online reading challenge that is all about discovering diverse titles! Starting September 1, log your books and earn badges for a chance to win diverse book bundles and prizes. Open to all ages, register at homewood.beanstack.org. This week, our suggested reading list spotlights characters and stories centered around Native American Voices….
Looking to get lost in a new adventure? Let’s dive deep. Series Spotlight highlights various Teen/YA Book Series. (Titles are listed in series order) For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can’t seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two…
This blog gives readers a chance to check out new and rising authors in Teen and Young Adult genres. We hope their work sparks inspiration and excitement. This month we meet Tochi Onyebuchi. QUICK FACTS@ Patrick Ness He was born in Virginia, spent his childhood in Hawaii, and spent teen and young adult life on west…
