Kids Book Index
Kristina Forest
Zyla & Kai is a teen romance about Zyla Matthews and Kai Johnson, high school seniors whose first love is marked by uncertainty. During a stormy school trip to the Poconos, they leave together, baffling the friends and family who are left behind. Their relationship unfolds amid the consequences of that departure.
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Monsters Born and MadeTanvi BerwahKoral, sixteen, and her older brother Emrik capture monstrous maristags in the black seas around their island so their family can eat. The ruling Landers have indentured the family to supply the creatures for the Glory Race, a deadly chariot contest reserved for the upper class. After the last maristag escapes, Koral cannot sell another one, leaving the family unable to afford medicine for her chronically ill younger sister.Librarian Favorites — 9th–12th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
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
A Girl’s Guide to Love & MagicDebbie RigaudCicely Destin eagerly awaits the West Indian Day Parade, a neighborhood celebration of Caribbean culture. She looks forward to waving a Haitian flag, tasting foods, and cheering for floats. The day also brings time with her stylish aunt, an influencer who practices Haitian Vodou, and the possibility of seeing Cicely’s crush, Kwame. But events do not unfold as she expects.Kids Favorites — 9th–12th GradeATOS Book Level 5.3AR Interest Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details