Browsing: Social Issues

A classic Newbery Medal winner: After running away to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Claudia and her brother investigate the secret of a mysterious statue. “A story of discovery and self-discovery” from “one of the finest storytellers of her era” (The Washington Post).

A #1 New York Times bestseller that inspired a Netflix movie! When Willowdean loses her self-confidence, she decides to get it back by competing in her town’s teen beauty pageant… “Splendid” (Booklist starred review), with over 20,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

“Tender, honest, and achingly real” (Kami Garcia, author of Beautiful Creatures): When West, a popular jock with a painful past, opens up to the quiet new girl, he discovers another broken soul — one he might be able to heal. A #1 New York Times bestseller!

With over 17,100 five-star ratings on Goodreads: In a world where teenage suicide is rampant, Sloane must keep her emotions under control — or else she’ll have her memories erased. “Captivating… Recommend this one to fans of Lauren Oliver’s Delirium and Veronica Roth’s Divergent” (School Library Journal).

In this “affecting” Printz Honor Book (Kirkus Reviews starred review), loners Aristotle and Dante seem to have nothing in common — but when they meet, they forge a life-changing bond… “A tender, honest exploration of identity and sexuality” (Publishers Weekly starred review) with over 160,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

“Special Circumstances” The words have sent chills down Tally’s spine since her days as a repellent, rebellious ugly. Back then…