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• The AI Incident

  Thomas, J. E. (Children's author),

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  When technology spirals out of control, one tween foster kid faces choices that could change everything. A great pick for sci-fi fans and readers curious about AI, adventure, and what it means to be human.

• White Trash Warlock

  Slayton, David R.,

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  A gay witch from Denver battles dark magic and family secrets. Perfect for urban fantasy fans who want queer representation. First book in a series.

• Perfectly Parvin

  Abtahi, Olivia,

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  Parvin’s first year of high school is equal parts hilarious and awkward. Perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud rom-coms.

• Alone

  Freeman, Megan E.,

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  A gripping survival tale where one girl must outlast disaster on her own. Perfect for fans of tense, emotional stories like Hatchet or readers who love strong, resilient characters.

• Virch

  the Illusion Matters

  Resau, Laura,

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  A girl navigates a world where virtual reality is an escape for the rich, and everyone else suffers with pollution and sickness. Perfect for fans of sci-fi and tech thrillers.

• The Kinder Poison

  Mae, Natalie,

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  Zahru is pulled into a deadly magical competition. Perfect for fantasy fans, like Hunger Games with a magical twist.

• Midnight at the Barclay Hotel

  Bradley, Fleur,

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  A spooky mystery packed with puzzles, secrets, and a haunted hotel. Ideal for readers who crave a mix of suspense, Clue-style twists, and just the right dose of chills.

• Turtle Under Ice

  Del Rosario, Juleah,

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  Two sisters cope with grief and growing up in beautiful verse. Great for readers who love emotional, poetic stories.

• Being Mary Bennet

  Peterson, J. C.,

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  Marnie realizes she’s not the heroine in her own story—but she can be. Perfect for Jane Austen fans and rom-com lovers.

• Becoming Brooklyn

  Deich, Amanda,

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  Brooklyn’s superpowers come with the weight of her family’s legacy. Best for superhero fans who want action and heart.

• I'll Be Waiting for You

  Turk, Mariko,

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  Natalie finds love and healing after tragedy. Best for romance fans who like heartfelt, emotional stories with someme ghost-hunting vibes.

• Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves

  a Novel

  Long, Meg,

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  A girl and her wolf race across an ice planet for survival. Perfect for sci-fi lovers and fans of survival stories.

• Rez Ball

  Graves, Byron,

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  An Indigenous teen finds hope, grief, and identity on the basketball court. Perfect for sports fans and readers who like heartfelt contemporary novels.

• The Lamplighter

  Bell, Crystal J., 1988-

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  A girl fights shadows in a magical Victorian city. Great for fantasy fans who crave spooky atmospheres and brave heroines.

• Skyriders

  Holyoke, Polly,

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  A young courier soars into battle on her skyrider horse. Great for fantasy readers who dream of flying.

• Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

  Eicheldinger, Matt,

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  Laugh-out-loud school misadventures with heart. Best for readers who enjoy funny, relatable stories about friendship, embarrassing moments, and surviving middle school.

• Mazie

  Crowder, Melanie,

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  Mazie dreams of Broadway but faces tough choices at home. Perfect for theater kids and readers chasing big ambitions.

• Hot Comb

  Flowers, Ebony,

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  Funny, sharp, and real stories about Black girlhood told through hair. Perfect for fans of graphic novels and personal storytelling.

• Sabrina & Corina

  Stories

  Fajardo-Anstine, Kali,

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  Short stories about Latinas of Indigenous ancestry in Denver—family, struggle, and resilience. Best for readers who want powerful, slice-of-life stories close to home.

• The Night Parade

  Tanquary, Kathryn,

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  When Saki angers the wrong spirits, she must survive a fantastical parade through the underworld. Perfect for fans of Spirited Away and Japanese folklore.