New YA Books - November 2015

Triple Moon: A Summer on East End Novel by Melissa de la Cruz

YA FIC DE LA CRUZ

Twin witches (and Norse goddesses) Molly and Mardi Overbrook are sent to North Hampton for the summer where they must learn to control their powers before the White Council exiles them to Limbo.

Dangerous Lies by Bella Fitzpatrick

YA FIC FITZPATRICK

After witnessing a murder, high school senior Stella Gordon is sent to Nebraska for her own safety. When she meets Chet Falconer it becomes harder for her to keep her guard up, and soon she has to deal with the real threat to her life as her enemies are actually closer than she thinks.

Ten Thousand Skies by Claudia Gray

YA FIC GRAY

As Marguerite struggles to get to the heart of the corrupt company that almost killed her father, she tries to save the boy she loves, whose soul is scattered in various dimensions. Sequel to A Thousand Pieces of You.

A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston

YA FIC JOHNSTON

Lo-Melkhiin killed three hundred girls before he came to her village, so when she is taken to the king's dangerous court she believes death will soon follow. But night after night Lo-Melkhiin comes to her and listens to the stories she tells, and soon she is dreaming of bigger, more terrible magic, and power enough to save a king.

The House by Christina Lauren

YA FIC LAUREN

Told in their separate voices, Gavin, a loner outcast, and Delilah, back in small-town Kansas after years at a Massachusetts boarding school, reconnect their senior year, but as their relationship deepens, it is clear that the eerie house Gavin dwells in will do anything to keep the two apart.

Hardwired by Trisha Leaver and Lindsay Currie

YA FIC LEAVER

After several months in a government facility undergoing psychological testing related to his "warrior gene," Lucas has been approved to return to normal life--but decides instead to go back into the facility to save a prisoner and reveal what is truly going on there.

This Way Home by Wes Moore

YA FIC MOORE

Elijah, seventeen, has always been sure of just one thing--basketball--and believes it will be his way out of West Baltimore, but when gang violence knocks him down, helping a veteran repair his rickety home helps Elijah see what really matters.

Confessions: The Murder of an Angel by James Patterson

YA FIC PATTERSON

As she fights for the family company, Tandy Angel's detective prowess is called into question and her paranoia builds, forcing her to face the possibility that her stalker could be all in her head--or the very real danger that will finally bring her down.

Black Widow: Forever Red by Margaret Stohl

YA FIC STOHL

Natasha Romanov, aka Black Widow, agent of S.H.I.E.L.D, rescues a young girl from Ivan, the man who once trained her as an assassin. Eight years later she is called upon to protect the teenager Ava from a threat from the past.

Girl Online: On Tour by Zoe Sugg

YA FIC SUGG

Penny joins her rock-star boyfriend on the road in Europe. Can Penny learn to balance life and love on the road, or will she lose everything in pursuit of the perfect summer? Sequel to Girl Online.

One of Us by Jeannie Waudby

YA FIC WAUDBY

Caught in a bomb attack, K agrees to spy on the group held responsible. But at school, nothing is black and white, and even enemies become real people. When she falls for a boy, K faces the hardest choice of her life. Who's wrong and who's right? And can love keep them together?

Ms. Marvel 3: Crushed by G. Willow Wilson

YA GRAPHIC WILSON

Love is in the air in Jersey City as Valentine's Day arrives! Kamala Khan may not be allowed to go to the school dance... but Ms. Marvel is! Well sort of - by crashing it attempting to capture Asgard's most annoying trickster!

The Survival Guide to Bullying by Aija Mayrock

YA 302.34 MAY

Written by a teenager who was bullied throughout middle school and high school, this book offers a fresh and relatable perspective on bullying. The author offers guidance as well as different strategies that helped her get through even the toughest of days.

New YA Books - October 2015

    

These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly

YA FIC DONNELLY

A young woman in nineteenth-century New York City must struggle against gender and class boundaries when her father is found dead of a supposed suicide, and she believes there is more than meets the eye.

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman

YA FIC KAUFMAN

The planet Kerenza is attacked, and Kady and Ezra find themselves on a space fleet fleeing the enemy, while their ship's artificial intelligence system and a deadly plague may be the end of them all.

Juba! by Walter Dean Myers

YA FIC MYERS

In Five Points, New York, in the 1840s, African American teenager William Henry "Juba" Lane works hard to achieve his dream of becoming a professional dancer but his real break comes when he is invited to perform in England.

The Shepherd's Crown by Terry Pratchett

YA FIC PRATCHETT

In the face of a growing evil, Tiffany must gather all the witches to prepare for a fairy invasion. The final book of the Tiffany Aching series!

The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordian

YA FIC RIORDIAN

Magnus Chase, a homeless boy living in Boston, finds out he is the son of a Norse god. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.

Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan

YA FIC RYAN

Lost in the Black Forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and finds himself entwined in a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica. Decades later, three children find themselves caught up in the same thread of destiny in the darkest days of the twentieth century.

Orbiting Jupiter by Gary Schmidt

YA FIC SCHMIDT

Damaged in prison, foster child Joseph wants nothing more than to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen. When Joseph begins to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice.

The Beast of Cretacea by Todd Strasser

YA FIC STRASSER

A reimagining the classic tale of Moby Dick set in the future. When Ishmael wakes up from stasis aboard the Pequod, he is amazed by how different the planet Cretacea is from the dirty, dying Earth. He’s here to work under the mysterious Captain Ahab whose obsession with capturing the Great Terrafin puts the entire crew at risk.

Hot Pink: The Life and Fashions of Elsa Schiaparelli by Susan Goldman Rubin

YA BIOG SCHIAPARELLI

A biography that explores fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli's childhood in Rome, her introduction to high fashion in Paris, and her swift rise to success collaborating with surrealist and cubist artists like Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau.

The Mystery of Life by Jan Paul Schutten

YA 576 SCH

Discover the explanations behind some of the most complicated scientific issues that exist, like how do you build a planet, does a tree want to be tall, how does a bacterium turn into a blue whale, and how can you survive without a rear end?!

The Amazing Book is Not on Fire: The World of Dan and Phil by Dan Howell

YA 791.440922 HOW

YouTube stars Dan Howell and Phil Lester tell the humorous story of growing up and finding YouTube fame, while giving advice to their teen followers.

New YA Books - September 2015

NEW YA TITLES – SEPTEMBER 2015

The Keeper by David Baldacci

YA FIC BALDACCI

Vega Jane was always told no one could leave the town of Wormwood. She was told there was nothing outside but the Quag, a wilderness filled with danger and death. And she believed it - until the night she stumbled across a secret that proved that everything she knew was a lie.

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

YA FIC BARDUGO

Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price--and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone...

Vivian Apple Needs a Miracle by Katie Coyle

YA FIC COYLE

In this sequel to Vivian Apple at the End of the World, Vivian and her best friend Harp fall in with a militant group who is trying to take down the Church of America as the world approaches the (supposed) apocalypse.

The Shadow Behind the Stars by Rebecca Hahn

YA FIC HAHN

Chloe, Serena, and Xinot, the Fates, live on a secluded island spinning, measuring, and cutting the threads of human life, but when Aglaia, a mortal, finds them Chloe must try to keep her sisters from getting attached to the girl and involved in her dark fate that could unravel the world.

Hunter by Mercedes Lackey

YA FIC LACKEY

A teenage girl leaves home to join the legendary Hunters, who protect the people from the terrifying monsters that have overrun their world.

Infinite in Between by Carolyn Mackler

YA FIC MACKLER

Zoe, Jake, Mia, Gregor, and Whitney meet at freshman orientation. At the end of that first day, they make a promise to reunite after graduation. So much can happen in those in-between years….

Beastly Bones by William Ritter

YA FIC RITTER

In 1892 New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, are called upon to investigate the supernatural. Funny and exciting sequel to Jackaby.

Stand-Off by Andrew Smith

YA FIC SMITH

It’s his last year at Pine Mountain, and Ryan Dean should be focused on his future, but instead, he’s haunted by his past. His rugby coach expects him to fill the roles once played by his lost friend, Joey, and somehow he’s stuck rooming with twelve-year-old freshman Sam Abernathy, a cooking whiz with extreme claustrophobia and a serious crush on Annie Altman—aka Ryan Dean’s girlfriend.

A 52-Hertz Whale by Bill Sommer

YA FIC SOMMER

Reveals, through emails from various people, the growing connection between sixteen-year-old James, who is obsessed with the fate of a juvenile humpback whale he adopted, and Darren, a would-be filmmaker who once did community service in James's Special Education classroom.

Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld

YA FIC WESTERFELD

Don’t call them heroes. But these six Californian teens have powers that set them apart. Take Ethan, a.k.a. Scam. He’s got a voice inside him that’ll say whatever you want to hear, whether it’s true or not. Which is handy, except when it isn’t—like when the voice starts gabbing in the middle of a bank robbery. The only people who can help are the other Zeroes, who aren’t exactly best friends these days.

Most Dangerous by Steve Sheinkin

YA 959.704 SHE

The thrilling true story of Daniel Ellsberg and his decision to steal and publish secret documents about America's involvement in the Vietnam War.

New YA Books - June 2015

Looking for something to read pool-side or at the beach? Look no further! Check out one of these sizzling summer titles! 

One of the Guys by Lisa Aldin

YA FIC ALDIN

Tomboy to the core, Toni Valentine understands guys. So she’s horrified when she's sent to the Winston Academy for Girls. Then Toni realizes setting her new girl friends up with her old boy friends is big business and stars a Rent-A-Gent Service. But what happens when Toni has to decide if she wants to save the business and her old life, or let go of being one of the guys for a chance at love? 

Material Girls by Elaine Dimopoulos

YA FIC Dimopoulos

Teens Ivy Wilde and Marla Klein face major lifestyle changes as pop-star Ivy questions the rampant consumerism required to maintain her image, and fashionista Marla sees first-hand the appalling working conditions that allowed her to be a trend-setter.

Dime by E.R. Frank

YA FIC FRANK

Fourteen-year-old Dime, a foster child in Newark, New Jersey, finds love and family as a prostitute, but when her pimp rejects her for a new girl, will Dime have the strength to leave?

Conviction by Kelly Loy Gilbert

YA FIC GILBERT

Ten years ago, God gave Braden a sign, a promise that his family wouldn't fall apart the way he feared. But Braden got it wrong: his older brother, Trey, has been estranged from the family for almost as long, and his father, the only parent Braden has ever known, has been accused of murder. Braden faces an impossible choice, one that will define him for the rest of his life.

Before Tomorrowland by Jeff Jensen

YA FIC JENSEN

The year is 1939. A secret society of geniuses is about to share an incredible discovery with the world, but a secret enemy will stop at nothing to stop them. And a mother and son on vacation in New York City are handed a comic book infused with a secret code that will lead them straight into the crossfires of the conspiracy.

The Porcupine of Truth by Bill Konigsberg

YA FIC KONIGSBERG

Carson Speier is bored of Billings, Montana, and resentful that he has to help his mother take care of his deadbeat father. But then he meets Aisha, a beautiful African American girl who has run away from her own difficult family, and together they embark on a journey of discovery that may help them both come to terms with their lives.

I Am Princess X by Cherie Priest

YA FIC PRIEST

Years after writing stories about a superheroine character she created with a best friend who died in a tragic car accident, May is shocked to see stickers, patches, and graffiti images of the superheroine appearing around Seattle.

A Tale of Two Besties by Sophia Rivka Rossi

YA FIC ROSSI

In ultra-cool Los Angeles, can two freshman girls remain best friends despite a tidal wave of high school drama, or does growing up mean leaving some friends behind?

Extraordinary Means by Robyn Schneider

YA FIC SCHNEIDER

Two teenagers with a deadly disease meet in a weird sanatorium and fall in love on the brink of a cure.

The Cage by Megan Shepherd

YA FIC SHEPHERD

Cora wakes up in a cage on an alien planet where she meets the Kindred, her mysterious alien captors, and along with other teenager abductees must find a way to escape back to Earth.

I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives by Caitlin Alifirenka

YA 305.235 ALI

The true story of an all-American girl and a boy from Zimbabwe and the letter that changed both of their lives forever.

Paracord!: How to Make the Best Bracelets, Lanyards, Key Chains, Buckles, and More by Todd Mikkelsen

YA 746.422 MIK

Offers instructions for several craft projects using paracords, including a snake knot bracelet, a millipede quick deploy strap, and a common whipping handle wrap.

Unbored: The Essential Fun Guide to Serious Fun by Joshua Glenn and Elizabeth Foy Larsen

YA 790 GLE

This is the guide and activity book every modern kid needs. Vibrantly designed, lavishly illustrated, brilliantly walking the line between cool and constructive, it's crammed with activities that are not only fun and doable but also designed to get kids engaged with the wider world.

Voting for 2016 Garden State Teen Book Awards now open!

Vote for your favorites!

Teens all across NJ are invited to vote for their favorite book title in any one or all three voting categories.

Deadline for voting is December 31, 2015 and winners will be announced in January 2016!

Visit http://njla.org/2016gstba or click here to vote for the best fiction and nonfiction books.

Teen Tech Week Online Scavenger Hunt

Teen Tech Week is March 8 -14 2015. Answer some questions using the library's online resources for a chance to win movie passes! Pick up a form at the West Caldwell Public Library.

2015 Summer Reading Program Teen Video Challenge

Participate in the 2015 Teen Video Challenge to Promote the CSLP Summer Reading Program!

NJ is participating in the 2015 Teen Video Challenge for teens to create videos that promote reading, libraries, and the 2015 CSLP teen summer reading slogan, “Unmask.” Teens across the country are invited to create a 30 to 90 second video with their unique interpretation of the 2015 teen slogan Unmask in combination with reading and libraries. The winning video from each participating state will be named one of the CSLP 2015 Teen Videos to promote summer reading nationwide and will be posted on the CSLP website.

The deadline is March 6, 2015 to mail the video entry form to Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Specialist, NJ State Library, 185 West State St., Trenton, 08625-0520. The winner for New Jersey will be determined by March 20, 2015. The winners from each of the participating states will be announced by CSLP in spring 2015.

$150 will be awarded to the creator or creative team of the winning state video and their associated public library will receive a gift certificate for $50 from CSLP and Demco/Upstart to purchase teen incentives for the summer reading program.

For full details about the CSLP 2015 Teen Video Challenge and to find out how to enter the competition, please visit www.cslpreads.org and click on Teen Video Challenge on the right-hand side, or click here for the entry form and more information.

New YA Books - February 2015

Hibernation season is almost over....but there's still time to curl up with one or two more good books!!

Beastkeeper by Cat Hellisen

YA FIC HELLISEN

Deep in the forest, in a crumbling ruin of a castle, Sarah begins to untangle the layers of curses affecting her family, until she discovers that the curse has carried over to her, too. The day she falls in love for the first time, Sarah will transform into a beast . . . unless she can figure out a way to break the curse forever.

City of Savages by Lee Kelly

YA FIC KELLY

After the Red Allies turn New York City into a POW camp, two sisters must decipher the past in order to protect the future in this action-packed thriller. After killing a camp guard, the girls take flight into subways haunted by cannibals, the arms of a sadistic cult in the city's Meatpacking District and, through the pages of their mom's old journal, into the island's dark and shocking past.

 

A Cold Legacy: A Madman’s Daughter Novel by Megan Shepherd

YA FIC SHEPHERD

After escaping to a remote estate on the Scottish moors, Juliet Moreau, the product of her father's animal-human experiments, uncovers the truth about the manor's long history of scientific experimentation--and her own intended role in it.

Girl Online by Zoe Suggs

YA FIC SUGGS

Penny has a secret. Under the alias GirlOnline, Penny blogs her hidden feelings about friendship, boys, and the panic attacks that have begun to take over her life. When things go from bad to worse, her family whisks her away to New York, where she meets Noah. Suddenly Penny is falling in love--and capturing every moment of it on her blog. But Noah has a secret, too, one that threatens to ruin Penny's cover forever.

I’ll Meet You There by Heather Demetrios

YA FIC DEMETRIOS

Skylar Evans yearns to escape Creek View by attending art school, but her mother's job loss puts her dream at risk. Only a rekindled friendship with Josh, a former Marine who lost a leg in Afghanistan, and her job at the Paradise Motel lead her to appreciate her home town.

 

I’m Glad I Did by Cynthia Weil

YA FIC WEIL

It’s 1963, and sixteen-year-old JJ Green, a songwriter interning at New York City's famous Brill Building, finds herself a writing partner In Luke Silver, a boy who seems to connect instantly with her music. As they start cutting their first demo with Dulcie Brown, a legend who has fallen on hard times, they uncover a secret past that will rock all of their worlds.

Invaded: An Alienated Novel by Melissa Landers

YA FIC LANDERS

Cara and Aelyx maintain their extremely long-distance relationship, with Cara becoming human representative to a panel preparing for a human colony on L'eihr, and Aelyx working on a campaign to improve human-L'eihr relations, which soon makes him a target of extremists.

Paper Things by Jennifer Richard Jacobson

YA FIC JACOBSON

When Ari's mother died, one of her finals wishes was that Ari and her older brother, Gage, stay together always. So when Gage decides he can no longer live with their guardian, Janna, Ari knows she has to go with him. But it's been two months, and Gage still hasn't found them an apartment. How can she keep her promise and still find a place to call home? Told in an open, authentic voice, this story of hiding in plain sight may have readers thinking about homelessness in a whole new way.

Seeker by Arwen Dayton

YA FIC DAYTON

After years of brutal training for what she thinks is the noble purpose of becoming a Seeker, Quin Kincaid, learns that she will be using the ancient artifacts and sacred knowledge as a cold-hearted assassin instead.

The Shadow Cabinet by Maureen Johnson

YA FIC JOHNSON

Book 3 of the Shades of London series. Rory’s classmate Charlotte has been kidnapped by Jane and her nefarious organization. Evidence is uncovered of a forty-year-old cult, ten missing teenagers, and a likely mass murder. Everything indicates that Charlotte's in danger, and it seems that something much bigger and much more terrible is coming. Time is running out as Rory and her ghost squad struggle to stop Jane from unleashing her spectral nightmare on the entire city.

Getting to Know Raspberry Pi by Nicki Peter Petrikowski

YA 004.1675 PET

A $35 minicomputer about the size of a credit card, the Raspberry Pi has taken the world of computing by storm. This guide provides extended, in-depth info about the Raspberry Pi, giving readers some background on the program or language in addition to practical advice on how to get started.

The Top 10 of Everything (2015)

YA 031 TOP 2015

Packed with unusual comparisons, special features, awe-inspiring photographs and holographic foil histories, engineering feats, the Top 10 of Everything 2015 has thousands of facts and pictures that will make you go Wow!

Thrift Shopping: Discovering Bargains and HiddenTreasures by Sandra Donovan

YA 381 DON

Discover where to find great thrift bargains and try easy craft activities to upcycle your treasures. Learn how to be a great bargain hunter for clothing, jewelry, furniture, and much more!

Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension by Matt Parker

YA 510 PAR

A mathematician and comedian offers games, puzzles, and hands-on activities to help those with a fear of math understand and enjoy the logical tools and abstract concepts of a complicated subject.

Filmmaking for Teens: Pulling Off Your Shorts by Troy Lanier

YA 791.43 LAN

A guidebook designed to teach young filmmakers from beginning to end and learn everything they need about creating short films.

The Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer,Activist, Spy by Peggy Caravantes

YA BIOG BAKER

This lively biography illustrates the amazing journey of Josephine Baker's life. From her childhood in the depths of poverty to her comedic rise in vaudeville and fame in Europe, from her outspoken participation in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement to her espionage work for the French Resistance during World War II, and finally, her adoption of 12 children--her "rainbow tribe."

Teen Valentine's Day Program

Looking for something to do next Tuesday, February 10? 

Celebrate (or demolish) early V-Day with a teen program at the West Caldwell Public Library! 

Open to teens in grades 6-12.

New YA Books - February 2015

Fairies, devils, hypnotism, space travel, and even the Rapture....you're sure to find a surprise or two in our new YA books!

Polaris by Mindee Arnett

YA FIC ARNETT

The thrilling sequel to the book Avalon. Jeth Seagrave and his crew are on the run from the ITA, an insidious group holding Jeth's mother in a remote research lab and intent on acquiring the metatech secrets Jeth's sister Cora carries inside her DNA. Jeth must make a dangerous deal to rescue his mother and start a new life outside the Confederation. 

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

YA FIC BLACK

In the town of Fairfold, where humans and fae exist side by side, a boy with horns on his head and ears as pointed as knives awakes after generations of sleep in a glass coffin in the woods. This event sweeps Hazel up in a new love and forces her to make a secret sacrifice to the faerie king.

Vivian Apple at the End of the World by Katie Coyle

YA FIC COYLE

Vivian Apple returns home after the alleged "Rapture" to find her devout parents gone and two mysterious holes in the roof. Vivian never believed in the Rapture, or the uber powerful Church of America. Now that she has been left behind, Vivian's quest for the truth begins.

Hellhole by Gina Damico

YA FIC DAMICO

Max Kilgore has accidentally unleashed a devil---and now the big, evil oaf is living in his basement. If Max doesn't meet the devil's demands (which include providing unlimited junk food and a hot tub), everyone and everything he holds dear could go up in smoke.

Stolen by Melissa de la Cruz

YA FIC DELACRUZ

Book 2 of the Heart of Dread series. Nat risked her life to reunite with her drakon in the defense of the Blue, but Wes, seeking his sister Eliza, is forced to rejoin the military, placing him and Nat on opposite sides of a war that could destroy what is left of the world.

Waiting for Unicorns by Beth Hautala

YA FIC HAUTALA

After her mother dies, Talia goes to the Arctic with her whale researcher father, where she meets strange, new friends and learns that stories have the power to connect us, to provide hope, and to pull us out of the darkness.

Killing Time in Crystal City by Chris Lynch

YA FIC LYNCH

Seventeen-year-old Kevin tries to reinvent himself when he runs away from home and the father he hates, but living with a mysterious uncle and befriending two homeless girls just adds more complications.

Twisted Fate by Norah Olson

YA FIC OLSON

Told from separate viewpoints, a story unfolds about how sisters Sydney and Ally's relationship changes as they get involved with their new neighbor, Graham, an artist with a video camera who has a mysterious--and dangerous--past.

The Lost by James Patterson

YA FIC PATTERSON

Part of the Witch & Wizard series. Magical teen siblings Whit and Wisty Allgood struggle against a mounting public opposition to magic and a brutal crime wave led by a powerful wizard intent on ruling the City.

Hold Tight, Don’t Let Go by Laura Rose Wagner

YA FIC WAGNER

In the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Nadine goes to live with her father in Miami while her cousin Magdalie, raised as her sister, remains behind in a refugee camp. Magdalie dreams of joining Nadine, but wonders if she must accept that her life and future are in Port-au-Prince.

The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters

YA FIC WINTERS

Olivia Mead, a suffragist in 1900 Oregon, is hypnotized by the intriguing young Henri Reverie, who is paid by her father to make her more docile and womanly. Instead, she gains the ability to see people's true natures as she secretly continues fighting for women's rights.

Teen Game Show Night January 27 @ 5:30

Think you've got what it takes to be a winning game show contestant?

Come to our Teen Game Show Night and play Family Feud and Minute to Win It games for prizes!

Open to teens in grades 6-12.

When: Tuesday, January 27 5:30-7:00 PM
Where: West Caldwell Public Library Meeting Room, 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell NJ 07006

Call 973-226-5441 or click here for more info.

See you there!

Winter 2015 Teen Events @ the Library

New YA Books - December 2014

Check out some hot new YA reads for cold December days!

No Place to Fall by Jaye Robin Brown

YA FIC BROWN

Sixteen-year-old Amber Vaughn dreams of attending the North Carolina School of the Arts to pursue a dream of becoming a professional singer, but her family is falling apart and she is torn between two boys.

 

Top Ten Clues You’re Clueless by Liz Czukas

YA FIC CZUKAS

The day before Christmas, money goes missing from a donation box at GoodFoods Market. Chloe and five of her co-workers try to identify the thief as they are held in the break room until the police arrive.

 

The Princess of Thorns by Stacey Jay

YA FIC JAY

After ten years of exile among fairies who teach her to use her magically-enhanced strength and courage, Sleeping Beauty's daughter Aurora enlists the help of Niklaas, eleventh son of King Eldorio, in the fight to reclaim her throne.

The Number 7 by Jessica Lidh

YA FIC LIDH

When Louisa moves from North Carolina to her father's childhood home in Pennsylvania, a phone call from beyond the grave brings a buried family secret to life.

 

Now That You’re Here by Amy Nichols

YA FIC NICHOLS

When street smart graffiti artist, Danny, is jolted into a parallel world, only Eevee, an alluring science geek has the know-how to get him home. But as he falls for her, his motivation to leave dwindles. Part 1 of the Duplexity series.

Zodiac by Romina Russell

YA FIC RUSSELL

When a violent blast strikes the moons of Cancer, sending its ocean planet off-kilter and killing thousands of citizens, Rhoma Grace, a student from House Cancer, must convince twelve worlds to unite as one Zodiac against Ophiuchus, the exiled thirteenth Guardian of Zodiac legend.

The Perfectionists by Sara Shepard

YA FIC SHEPARD

Forging a friendship based on their mutual hatred of a philandering boy, five girls imagine a perfect way to kill him and must prove their innocence when he is killed in the exact manner they envisioned.

Diamond Boy by Michael Williams

YA FIC WILLIAMS

When Patson's family moves to Marange region of Zimbabwe, he begins working in the mines, searching for blood diamonds, until government soldiers arrive and Patson is forced to journey to South Africa in search of his missing sister and a better life.

Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety: A Workbook For Overcoming Anxiety at Home, at School and Everywhere Else by Christopher Willard

YA 155.5 WIL

Psychologist Christopher Willard offers teens proven-effective, mindfulness-based practices to help them cope with anxiety, identify common triggers (such as dating or school performance), learn valuable time-management skills, and feel calmer at home, at school, and with friends.

The Survival Guide for School Success: Use Your Brain's Built-in Apps to Sharpen Attention, Battle Boredom, and Build Mental Muscle by Ron Shumsky

YA 370.15 SHU

This book provides ten tools to improve executive functioning, described as "mental apps" that will appeal to digital natives. Featuring plenty of examples, practice assignments, and a playful tone, this book can provide an academic boost to any student.

Make Up: Your Guide to Beauty, Style and Success---Online and Off by Michelle Phan

YA 646.72 PHA

YouTube sensation Michelle Phan collects her best advice, stories, and lessons into a book her fans have been asking for. It includes her trademark beauty and style tips and tutorials, as well as stories from her life and advice on the topics her fans ask her about most.

The Babysitter’s Backpack by Rebecca Rissman

YA 649.1 RIS

Do you want to get started as a babysitter? Everything you need to know is right here! You'll learn about basic childcare skills, staying safe while babysitting, and starting your own babysitting business.