Browsing: Social Issues

“Warm and hopeful” (New York Times bestselling author Lorna Landvik): When 17-year-old Abby moves to a new high school, she’s determined to keep her homelessness a secret. But what will happen after the truth gets out? An “emotional read with an inspiring and heart-wrenching message” (Booklist).

“A sex-positive and thoughtful romp with humor and heart” (Kirkus Reviews): When out-and-proud teen advice columnist Jack starts to receive strange letters that soon take a threatening turn, can his best friends help him unmask the writer’s identity? “Hilarious, heartfelt, and impossibly fun” (New York Times bestselling author Mackenzi Lee).

A “glittering” New York Times bestseller (Booklist): Chosen to serve the brutal king as a concubine, Lei fights to survive the cruel court, falls into a forbidden romance, and becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot. “Elegant and adrenaline-soaked” (Publishers Weekly starred review), with nearly 7,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

The highly anticipated, thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestseller, Strange the Dreamer, from National Book Award finalist Laini…

I fell in love by accident.I barely knew Julius Samson.He was the king of the school. I was the queen…

What happens when humanitarian projects run out of cash? This incisive account by a former aid worker examines three sites of recent crises — Iraq, East Timor, and South Sudan — and looks at the impact of foreign intervention.

This book is the first in the series designed to help young people successfully transition into adulthood. This interactive book…

“Flat-out dazzling” (A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window): After Sadie’s sister is found dead, she sets out to bring the killer to justice — and when Sadie herself vanishes, a podcast host becomes obsessed with finding her before disaster strikes… “A haunting, gut-wrenching, and relentlessly compelling read” (Veronica Roth, author of Divergent).

“This provocative jaunt…dissects society, technology, othering, and what makes humanity human.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review) “An unpredictable, gross, and prescient…

An evocative story by acclaimed author Amy Giles about tragedy, love, and learning to heal. The year since a mass…