-
The Courage of Elfina
Realistically presented and powerfully illustrated, this teen graphic novel reveals the untold story of child exploitation and one girl's courage to escape.$24.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 760L
Locked Up
A teen fears that years in juvenile detention have made it impossible for him to make a life in the outside world.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL520L
On the Run
A teen realizes the only way to stop ending up back in juvenile detention is to take responsibility for his decisions.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL580L
Prom Kings
A light-hearted same-sex romance about finding the person you are meant to be with, who might be closer than you think.$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL550L
What Makes You Beautiful
The story of a young person finding a place among other LGBTQ teens, and discovering the truth about their own orientation and gender.$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL630L
Charming
A young woman follows her heart to find her voice in a modern LGBT retelling of a classic fairy tale.$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL520L
Cinders
A young woman's kindness, inventiveness, and hard work earn her love in a modern LGBT retelling of Cinderella.$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL570L
Push Back
Zaine enters a restorative justice agreement to avoid criminal charges. But will his rage or some new gang members land him back on the streets first?$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
Cold Grab
Recently arrived from the Philippines, Angelo needs friends to fit in, but he gets in with a group of teens involved in crime.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL560L
Just Julian
A young gay man finds the courage to stand up for himself in an LGBTQ twist on Romeo and Juliet. Romeo gives Julian the strength to face his depression and take a stand against homophobia.$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL660L
Romeo for Real
A young man comes to terms with his sexuality in a modern retelling of a Shakespearean classic. When Romeo's homophobic friends can't accept him as gay, he must prove that his love for Julian is real.$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
Epic Fail
Three teenagers from a multiracial, mixed-income neighborhood face the consequences of a traumatic sexual assault when photos of the incident appear online. A tough but realistic story about teen relationships, rape culture and how social media can magnify its impact.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4
Ride or Die
Kanika, a 15-year-old Black girl from a small town, is lured into the sex trade when she falls for an older teenage boy. Based on true-events, this book recounts the physical and emotional abuse experienced by young victims of sex trafficking, and how one girl survives and escapes.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL610L
Saving Grad
Vienna, a mixed Native American teen, and her mother struggle to escape her step-father's constant violence by moving to a new city to start new lives.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: HL610L
True to You
In the bizarre world of pro wrestling, a teenage hopeful finds a relationship where he can be true to himself as a gay guy.$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4
You're You
A believable portrayal of a politically active LGBTQ teen who has always identified as a lesbian. When Freyja finds herself attracted to a South Asian boy, she comes to a new identity for herself as bisexual.$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: HL500L
Follow Your Heart
Nisha has always been a good Tamil daughter. Her parents want her to become a doctor or an engineer but what she really loves is writingÂ… and her classmate, Todd. Can love conquer obligation?$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 680L
Love Is Love
Overweight and unhappy, Emmy is surprised when Jude is interested in her. Jude is transgender and Emmy has to decide if she can to put her own true self on the line for real love.$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 570L
Same Love
When Adam reveals to his devout parents that he's gay, they send him to a Christian camp. But when he meets Paul, Adam realizes it's impossible to bury his attraction and "straighten out."$14.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 13-18Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 570L