YA Books for Back to School Season

The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday

By Kelsey B. Toney

Delia Bridges is striving to become the compassionate doctor she’s been unable to find in her journey to diagnose her excruciating period pain—but when a single rule-breaking incident jeopardizes her future, she must find a way to reclaim her dreams in this funny, period-positive novel.

Love Is in the Hair

By Gemma Cary

A feminist coming-of-age comedy that follows the endless humiliations, unrequited obsessions, and all-consuming friendships of fifteen-year-old Evia Birtwhistle as she leads a body hair positive revolution at her school.

The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge

By Matthew Hubbard

A queer coming-of-age about three teenage boys in small town Alabama who set out to get revenge on their ex-boyfriends and end up starting a student rebellion. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jason June!

All the Bright Places Collector's Edition

By Jennifer Niven

The #1 New York Times bestselling love story about two teens who find each other while standing on the edge. Exclusive bonus content, a letter from the author and a gorgeous new cover make this special collector’s edition a must-have for fans.

Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman

By Kristen R. Lee

A striking debut novel about racism on elite college campuses. Fans of Dear White People will embrace this activist-centered contemporary novel about a college freshman grappling with the challenges of attending an elite university with a disturbing racist history, which may not be as distant as it seems.

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim

By Patricia Park

A multicultural teen struggles to fit into her elite prep school, her diverse Queens neighborhood, and even her own home. A hilarious, poignant, and powerful YA novel from the award-winning author of Re Jane.

YA Books for Back to School Season

The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday

By Kelsey B. Toney

Love Is in the Hair

By Gemma Cary

The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge

By Matthew Hubbard

All the Bright Places Collector's Edition

By Jennifer Niven

Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman

By Kristen R. Lee

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim

By Patricia Park

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