The Passion of Dolssa – Julie Berry – In thirteenth-century Provence, Dolssa is branded a heretic after claiming to speak with God and flees her hometown. Historical background |
The Reader (Sea of Ink and Gold series – Book 1) – Traci Chee – With overlapping stories of swashbuckling pirates and merciless assassins, this stunning series reading is unheard of and a young orphan struggles to discover her family’s secrets. Book Talk |
The Lie Tree – Frances Hardinge – In 1868, Faith's father is providing expertise at an archaeological dig, and when his body is found, most assume suicide amid the allegations of falsified discoveries. Only Faith suspects murder. Author Interview |
The Female of the Species – Mindy McGinnis – The social hierarchy of a small-town high school is revealed through the voices of Alex, Jack, and Peekay. Book Trailer |
Burn Baby Burn – Meg Medina – Nora López graduates from her Queens, New York, high school in the summer of 1977--a summer marked by a heat wave, arson, and the Son of Sam murders. Book Trailer |
Ghost (Track – Book 1) – Jason Reynolds – His dad shot a gun at him, and “Ghost” Crenshaw has been running ever since. He wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down. Book Trailer |
Salt to the Sea – Ruta Sepetys – It’s near the end of WWII and four refugees travel on foot during January to board the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship bound for safety. When it is hit by torpedoes from a Russian submarine, it is estimated that over 9,000 people died, which makes it the largest loss of life in a single ship sinking in history. Book Trailer |
Scythe – Neal Shusterman – In a distant future in which humanity has practically conquered death, the population is controlled by Scythes, the only beings capable of causing death. Book Trailer |
The Sun is Also a Star – Nicola Yoon – Daniel decides to let fate dictate his life and NaTasha doesn't believe in fate. But today, NaTasha will believe in anything if it allows her to avoid deportation. Book Trailer |
The Serpent King – Jeff Zentner - Dill is the son of a snake-handling preacher serving time in prison. Lydia is a fashionista with New York dreams. They are misfits in their Tennessee high school and best friends. Book Trailer |