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The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough is a funny, heart-warming queer Indigenous YA novel that tells a story about discovering who you are and finding love. A stunning debut novel, it is funny, honest and beautifully written. Lonesborough
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None Shall Sleep by Ellie Marney is a YA psychological thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Set in 1982, it is about two teenagers who are recruited by the FBI (at
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Catch Me If I Fall by Barry Jonsberg is a thoughtful read for middle-grade students and most suited to the 10 – 14 year age group. Set in a dystopian Australian future, the novel prompts students to think about issues
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Watch Over Me by Nina Lacour is an emotion-packed read about trauma and survival. It’s an eerie ghost story that deals with challenging issues, but in the hands of this master storyteller, Mila’s nightmare is balanced by the peace and
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Tweet Cute by Emma Lord is a contemporary YA rom-com inspired by You’ve Got Mail. It’s a fresh funny read with a spot-on teen voice and characters that you will find adorable. We think readers 14+ years will enjoy this lighthearted
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You’ll fall in love with the story of Taking Down Evelyn Tait by Poppy Nwosu. Dealing with issues of family, friendships, relationships, and teenage rebellion, this novel also has one of the most memorable YA characters and is an energetic
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The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff is a languid coming of age read about a family and a life-changing summer. It’s a story about growing up and having relationships, and about the life lessons one learns along the way. The
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Metal Fish, Falling Snow by Cath Moore is a tender, own voices story about a girl who has a magical view of the world and her search for identity. The reader accompanies Dylan on her journey, both physical and emotional,
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Whisper by Chrissie Perry explores what happens when circumstances over which you have no control impact your life and sense of self. Demi becomes profoundly deaf after an illness, and her coming of age story is complicated by the fact
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The Man in the Water by David Burton is a coming of age story with a murder mystery that needs to be solved. Fast-paced and suspenseful, it will have YA readers, including reluctant readers, racing through to the end. The
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