Fiction

In this lyrical novel that will appeal to fans of Meg Medina, Maya turns to her trusty "wheel of fortunes" for guidance on the toughest questions—like why her best friend suddenly feels far away, or when her daddy will move back home. But can Maya find the courage to write her own fortune? 

Maya J. Jenkins is bursting with questions:

• Will she get the MVP award at this year’s soccer banquet?
• Who will win the big grill off between Daddy and Uncle J?
• When will she pass the swim test and get a green bracelet?

For answers and a dose of good luck, twelve-year-old Maya turns to her Wheel of Fortunes, a cardboard circle covered with the small slips of wisdom she’s collected from fortune cookies.

But can the fortunes answer her deep-down questions? The ones she’s too scared to ask out loud? Like, where did Mama’s smile go, the real one that lit up everything around her? When will Daddy move back home? And most of all, does she have enough courage to truly listen to the voice in her heart?

Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house.

Every day, while her parents clean the rooms, Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests.

Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed.

Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language? It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams?

Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill. But it’s hard to get your come up when you’re labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral . . . for all the wrong reasons.

Bri soon finds herself at the center of a controversy, portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. But with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri doesn’t just want to make it—shehas to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.

Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, On the Come Up is an ode to hip hop from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation. It is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn’t always free.

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.

Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.

But what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.

Bestselling and award winning author Sherman Alexie tells the hearbreaking yet funny story about a boy living on the Spokane Indian Reservation who wants to break free of the life he was destined to live.

Junior is a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.

Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, based on the author's own experiences and coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live.

In this groundbreaking tour de force, Caldecott Medalist and bookmaking pioneer Brian Selznick sails into uncharted territory and takes readers on an awe-inspiring journey. Ben and Rose secretly wish their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he has never known. Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. When Ben discovers a puzzling clue in his mother's room and Rose reads an enticing headline in the newspaper, both children set out alone on desperate quests to find what they are missing.Set fifty years apart, these two independent stories--Ben's told in words, Rose's in pictures--weave back and forth with mesmerizing symmetry. How they unfold and ultimately intertwine will surprise you, challenge you, and leave you breathless with wonder. Rich, complex, affecting, and beautiful--with over 460 pages of original artwork--Wonderstruckis a stunning achievement from a gifted artist and visionary.

In this prequel to the bestselling phenomenon They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast first makes their fateful calls. #1 New York Times bestseller!

It’s the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there’s one question on everyone’s mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict when someone will die, or is it just an elaborate hoax?

Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he’s going to die. He has a serious heart condition, and he signed up for Death-Cast so he could know what’s coming.

Valentino Prince is restarting his life in New York. He has a long and promising future ahead and he only registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident.......

Her Body is hers, it's for her to decide,

Like a holiday gift, it's perfect inside."

Celebrate the magic of self-love this holiday season with Her Body Can Christmas! This empowering, poetic story is a celebration of all bodies-bold, worthy, unique, and loved. Through joyful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, Her Body Can Christmas inspires young girls to embrace their strength, courage, and individuality. From twirling by the Christmas tree to baking cookies and honoring holiday traditions from around the world, this book teaches that every body is amazing and capable, just as it is.

Written for girls ages newborn to 8, Her Body Can Christmas continues the mission of the original best-seller: to help young girls love themselves and their bodies for exactly who they are, instead of learning to judge or hate what they are not. It reminds readers that their worth is not measured by their size, shape, or appearance, but by the love and joy they bring to themselves and others.

With its sing-song rhymes, captivating messages, and whimsical illustrations, Her Body Can Christmas is the perfect gift for any child. This book is sure to become a treasured part of your holiday traditions, spreading confidence, kindness, and holiday cheer for years to come.

Reese's Cup is the four legged pride and joy of his family. His namesake originates from his human's favorite candy. Renaissance Row is the street they live on and it is lit up every holiday season. The name of their street originates from the newness Renaissance eras bring and the row-homes of Washington D.C. The Wright family loves Christmas and celebrating with the chosen family. Reese's Cup and his doggy cousins Landon, Mason and Rusty have to learn to share. Leon has to learn to be patient with his snowy wishes. Can their parents help them enjoy the best time of year?

Christmas is just around the corner, and Zoey Lyndon can't wait! She and her friends are competing for the best spots at their school's Holiday Café. It's the most exciting event of the year! But when one of Zoey's friends gets a new puppy, everyone suddenly wants a pet of their own. Zoey included!

Meanwhile, things at home aren't looking so jolly. A change in the Lyndon's holiday traditions has Zoey's Christmas spirit slipping away. To make matters worse, her favorite sapphire heart-shaped earrings-a gift she treasures-vanish without a trace.

Can Zoey solve the mystery of her missing earrings, does she get a pet, and still discover what Christmas is really about?
The entire family will enjoy this heartwarming holiday story that celebrates holiday traditions, family, and friendship.