Staff Picks Young Adult Fiction
June 2020
Forest of Souls (Shamanborn, #1)
by Lori M. Lee
Posted in: Young Adult Fiction
Hood
by Jenny Elder Moke
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By the Book
by Amanda Sellet
Posted in: Young Adult Fiction
Girls Save the World in This One
by Ash Parsons
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Verona Comics
by Jennifer Dugan
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Look Both Ways: a Tale Told in Ten Blocks
by Jason Reynolds
Fans of Jason Reynolds will enjoy this latest book. After the bell rings and students begin the walk home, Reynolds has a story for each of the blocks. He touches on the many emotions or struggles that can be happening in the different student’s lives. The tales involve bullying, cancer, love, anxiety to name just a few topics. With his unique writing style, Reynolds has written a book that appeals to the heart as he tackles some heavy life events.
Recommended by: Joan Stoiber, Youth Services Librarian I
Posted in: Young Adult Fiction
May 2020
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel)
by Suzanne Collins
A prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow will be a mentor in the 10th Hunger Games competition. He wants to outwit everyone to help the family fortune, which has suffered since the war. Being the mentor for District 12 candidate does not bode well for that she is from the lowest District. As his desire to win as well as his feelings for Lucy Gray grow, Coriolanus begins to change in attitude and ambition. Many questions are answered in this book as well as foreshadowing of what will occur in the trilogy. Also available on Hoopla.
Recommended by: Joan Stoiber, Youth Services Reference Librarian I
Posted in: Young Adult Fiction
Wayward Son
by Rainbow Rowell
This sequel to Carry On takes place mostly in the United States as opposed to England. The same main characters are all here: Simon, Baz, and Penelope and they are still using magic. However, a ‘normal’ or non-magician from America has joined their ranks but can he be trusted? Read this for more magical adventures and lots of humor. Also available on OverDrive.
Recommended by: Becky McCormack, Youth Services Assistant Manager
Posted in: Young Adult Fiction
April 2020
Giant Days, Volume 1
by John Allison
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Suitors and Sabotage
by Cindy Anstey
Imogene Chively has just had a successful season in London, complete with a suitor of her father’s approval. When Ernest and his brother Ben come to visit her at the Chively Estate, things start to change for Imogene. She finds herself attracted to the wrong brother.
Recommend By: Holly Balasa Youth Services Shelver
Posted in: Young Adult Fiction