New Titles

Meet me at sunset

Heart, Lee,


Various publishers. This is going to be the summer Julie finally catches the attention of her crush, James! At least that was the plan until Julie's parents decided to surprise her by inviting another girl, Sophia, to their beach house for the next three weeks. Now, Julie has no idea how this summer is going to go--especially since she's unexpectedly feeling flutters around a new friend, Liam...and she thinks he might like her, too. Can Julie figure out how she feels about James and Liam? Or will having Sophia around ruin everything?
Date Published:2025

Various publishers. This is going to be the summer Julie finally catches the attention of her crush, James! At least that was the plan until Julie's parents decided to surprise her by inviting another girl, Sophia, to their beach house for the next three weeks. Now, Julie has no idea how this summer is going to go--especially since she's unexpectedly feeling flutters around a new friend, Liam...and she thinks he might like her, too. Can Julie figure out how she feels about James and Liam? Or will having Sophia around ruin everything?

Date Published:2025

Playing for keeps

Heart, Lee,


Various publishers. Although she's bummed that summer is over, Aaliyah is excited for school to start. She hasn't seen her best friend, Travis, all summer! But when they reunite, Travis looks different--taller and...kind of cute. It's different spending time with him too because now all he talks about is soccer! And he's been hanging out with Harlee like a lot. And she's much prettier and cooler than Aaliyah. Can Aaliyah get her best friend back? And does she maybe like him as more than a friend?
Date Published:2025

Various publishers. Although she's bummed that summer is over, Aaliyah is excited for school to start. She hasn't seen her best friend, Travis, all summer! But when they reunite, Travis looks different--taller and...kind of cute. It's different spending time with him too because now all he talks about is soccer! And he's been hanging out with Harlee like a lot. And she's much prettier and cooler than Aaliyah. Can Aaliyah get her best friend back? And does she maybe like him as more than a friend?

Date Published:2025

Lost on Doll Island

Ramos-Gomez, Cassandra,


Various publishers. Eleven-year-old Diego goes to live with his uncle in Mexico City where he explores a haunted island in search of a wish-granting doll.
Date Published:2025

The skeleton flute

Allen, Damara,


Various publishers. As Sam learns his parents are separating, a stranger offers him a magic flute that will grant his greatest desire, but soon Sam discovers that while it worked on his parents, his two siblings have disappeared, as if they never existed.
Date Published:2024

Bad cheerleader

Thayer, Alex,


Various publishers. A dyslexic bookworm joins her school's cheerleading squad to investigate her sister's strange behavior in this insightful and sharp middle grade novel about the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Seventh grader Bag loves to read. It doesn't come easy to her, thanks to her dyslexia, but she's determined, and she spends every afternoon after school at the library. It's a ritual she refuses to miss. Then a new career opportunity for her mother means Bag will no longer have a ride to her cherished library. Instead, Bag will have to wait for a ride at school. With her sister, Minerva. At cheerleading practice. Bag is uncoordinated and completely uninterested in school spirit. But she is curious about what her sister has been hiding. Minerva has been acting stranger than usual, and Bag has been noticing. So while cheerleading practice may be the last place Bag wants to be, she's going to use her time wisely and get to the bottom of Minerva's secrets.
Date Published:2025

Various publishers. A dyslexic bookworm joins her school's cheerleading squad to investigate her sister's strange behavior in this insightful and sharp middle grade novel about the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Seventh grader Bag loves to read. It doesn't come easy to her, thanks to her dyslexia, but she's determined, and she spends every afternoon after school at the library. It's a ritual she refuses to miss. Then a new career opportunity for her mother means Bag will no longer have a ride to her cherished library. Instead, Bag will have to wait for a ride at school. With her sister, Minerva. At cheerleading practice. Bag is uncoordinated and completely uninterested in school spirit. But she is curious about what her sister has been hiding. Minerva has been acting stranger than usual, and Bag has been noticing. So while cheerleading practice may be the last place Bag wants to be, she's going to use her time wisely and get to the bottom of Minerva's secrets.

Date Published:2025

On again, awkward again

Kelly, Erin Entrada,


Various publishers. High school freshmen, Pacy and Cecil, share a look of love at first sight that sparks a series of mistakes and awkward interactions that become part of their love story.
Date Published:2025

Firebird

Wein, Elizabeth,


Various publishers. Nastia is no traitor. She is a fearless pilot, the daughter of revolutionaries, and now, as the Second World War descends on Russia, she must fight alongside her male peers to defend the glorious Motherland. But all is not as it seems. As Hitler's army moves forward and the battles begin, secrets are revealed and everything that Nastia once knew is challenged.
Date Published:2025

Hokusai's daughter [Japanese] : 北斎の娘 : a young artist in old Japan

Seki, Sunny,


Whether working in his studio or out in the field, Japanese artist Hokusai had a constant companion—his youngest daughter, Eijo. Wherever they went, Eijo brought along her own bag of brushes and the same artistic brilliance and passion as her dad. Hokusai's Daughter tells the story of a clever girl who refuses to believe that only men can create great works of art. Told that she can't become an artist because she's a girl, Eijo sets out to prove everyone wrong.
Date Published:2024

Whether working in his studio or out in the field, Japanese artist Hokusai had a constant companion—his youngest daughter, Eijo. Wherever they went, Eijo brought along her own bag of brushes and the same artistic brilliance and passion as her dad. Hokusai's Daughter tells the story of a clever girl who refuses to believe that only men can create great works of art. Told that she can't become an artist because she's a girl, Eijo sets out to prove everyone wrong.

Date Published:2024