Kids Book Index
Ivelisse Housman
Seelie’s unpredictable magic makes fitting in difficult, and it draws her and her sister Isolde into a search for a legendary treasure. When a heist goes wrong, the sisters find unexpected allies and begin uncovering a mystery rooted in the histories of both humans and fae. The secrets they encounter may matter more than treasure. Seelie must learn to use her magic in time to protect herself and Isolde.
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The Spells We CastJason JuneNigel Barrett has prepared throughout his life for the Culling, a contest that decides which teenage magicians will lose their powers in order to maintain magical balance. He meets Ori Olson, a rival whose sharp manner conceals a painful history. As Nigel and Ori grow closer, their abilities become stronger, but the competition becomes more dangerous. They come to see that their connection may affect magic, their futures, and humanity.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hungry GhostVictoria YingValerie Chu is quiet, studious, and secretly living with bulimia; even her best friend Jordan does not know. After a crisis, Val reconsiders her priorities, choices, and relationship with her body. Her mother’s perfectionism and fixation on weight shape that struggle, while Val must find the strength to seek help. This graphic novel follows her movement toward self-love and happiness.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
¡Ay, Mija!Christine SuggsSixteen-year-old Christine makes a first trip alone to Mexico, where they stay with grandparents and an aunt. They initially find it difficult to communicate with relatives because they do not yet share a language. As Christine visits places from their mother’s earlier life, including her school and the café connected to her parents’ first date, they become increasingly aware of differences between generations in the family.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details