What's New in YA
Each of these Young Adult titles is unique from one another.
Whether you're looking to read science fiction, a love story, fantasy, fairy tale or contemporary genre - these six titles offer all of that and more!
All of these new books can be found in our Instructional Materials Center (IMC) on the 3rd floor of the library.
Summaries and reviews of each book are listed below. If you're interested in checking out a book come and visit us or click on the links to our library catalog at the very bottom of this post.
American Street by Ibi Zoboi
- “Zoboi builds up, takes apart, and then rebuilds an unforgettable story.” – Kirkus Reviews
- “A breathtaking story about contemporary America that will serve as a mirror to some and a window for others, and it will stay with anyone who reads it.” – School Library Journal
The
Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
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.- “This story is necessary. This story is important.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
- “Heartbreakingly topical.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)
- “A marvel of verisimilitude.” –Booklist (starred review)
- “A powerful, in-your-face novel.” –The Horn Book (starred review)
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
This book is a story of a girl who is accidentally given magical powers as
a baby and must learn what to do with them before others destroy her. The swiftly
paced, highly imaginative plot draws a myriad of threads together to form a web
of characters, magic, and integrated lives. Spiritual overtones encompass much
of the storytelling with love as the glue that holds it all together.
Kelly Barnhill is a Newbery Medal winner from her highly
acclaimed novel The Witch’s Boy.
- “Educates about oppression, blind allegiance and challenging the status quo while immersing the reader in an exhilarating story full of magical creatures and derring-do.” New York Times Book Review
- “An expertly woven and enchanting offering for readers who love classic fairy tales.” D. Maria LaRocco, Cuyahoga Public Library
Genius:
the Game by Leopoldo Gout
Trust no one. Every camera is an eye. Every microphone an ear. Find me and we can stop him together. The Game: Get ready for Zero Hour as 200 geniuses from around the world go head to head in a competition hand-devised by India's youngest CEO and visionary.
- "Strong characters who show their bravery throughout, friendships that do not falter, and ethics that do not fail, even when characters are faced with the impossible, are a refreshing change to most teenage novels. Readers will be caught up in the brilliance of the three characters and be surprised at the many twists and turns that they must confront. A gripping must-have." -- School Library Journal
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Every moment in our lives has
brought us to this single moment. A million futures lie before us. Which one
will come true? #1 New York
Times bestselling author Nicola Yoon is back with her second book, and just
like Everything, Everything, it’s an
instant classic with a love story that’s just as intense as Maddy and Olly’s--get
ready for Natasha and Daniel.- “With appeal to cynics and romantics alike, this profound exploration of life and love tempers harsh realities with the beauty of hope in a way that is both deeply moving and satisfying.” – Kirkus Reviews
- “The Sun is Also a Star is a thought-provoking story of possibility, fate and the illogical beauty of love.” –Seira Wilson, The Amazon Book Review
Bone Gap by Laura Ruby
Told
from alternating viewpoints, Bone Gap perfectly melds elements of fairy tales,
myths, gothic romance, and magic realism into the story of Finn, who lives in a
town with gaps in the very fabric of time and place.
Bone Gap is the winner of the 2016 Printz Award for Young
Adult Literature.
- “Ruby’s novel deserves to be read and reread. It is powerful, beautiful, extraordinary.” – School Library Journal
- “With rich characters, captivating world building, and a stunning secret at its heart, Bone Gap is utterly bewitching.” Booklist (starred review)
For questions or to find additional information on IMC materials, please contact:
715-346-3349
American Street by Ibi Zoboi
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Genius: the Game by Leopoldo
Gout
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Bone Gap by Laura
Ruby
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