Kids Book Index
Sasha Laurens
Kat Finn and her mother are vampires who live quietly among humans and struggle to afford Hema, a synthetic blood substitute needed because human blood carries a deadly virus. At Harcote, an elite vampire boarding school, Kat shares a room with former best friend Taylor Sanger. Renewed attraction, old hurt, class divisions, and a troubling discovery lead the girls to investigate the school together.
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The HoneysRyan La SalaRyan La Sala’s horror novel takes place at an isolated summer retreat. Mars has long lived in the shadow of twin sister Caroline, whose brilliance eclipsed his own. When Caroline dies in horrific circumstances after becoming distant from Mars, he seeks to understand more about her. Mars is genderfluid and is frequently shut out of the customs and expectations maintained by his politically connected family.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
GleaningsNeal ShustermanThis collection returns to the world of the Arc of a Scythe series through stories set across its timeline. In this future, humanity has been protected from hunger, disease, and death, while Scythes serve as instruments of population control. The stories range from the period when the Thunderhead cared for humanity to the time when Scythe Goddard sought to overturn that world, introducing further tales and Scythes.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeLexile Text Measure 830LATOS Book Level 6.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
As Fast As HerKendall CoyneIn As Fast As Her, Kendall Coyne recounts her path as a U.S. Olympian and hockey player. She describes drawing on grit and determination while facing significant obstacles and breaking barriers on the way toward her goals. The book connects her sporting career with persistence, personal ambition, and the effort to continue pursuing what matters despite adversity. It was published by Zonderkidz in 2022.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details