Valeria “Magic” Salom贸n, a soccer prodigy, faces loss, rejection, and change when she is kicked off her team after a tough match, experiences shifting family dynamics, and feels the challenges of growing up. A genuine story of resilience, friendship, and finding belonging.
Stars in Their Eyes
Maisie is headed to fancon hoping to meet her idol who shares the same kind of amputation she does. Then she meets Ollie and sparks soon fly from all directions. This book features queer/disabled representation and a love for geek pop culture. It is a delightfully nerdy read.
The Sparrow
Father Emilio Sandoz is sent to investigate the source of otherworldly music originating 17 light years from Earth. He returns as the sole survivor of the expedition. How this happens is a story of faith, relationships, and the unintended consequences of first contact.
Orbital
16 sunrises and 16 sunsets in a single day, and yet time itself can become lost? Travel along with a team of astronauts aboard the International Space Station and revel in the wonder of Earth while simultaneously reflecting on the humanness of it all.
Time Ages in a Hurry
Tabucchi’s stories glimpse into an old world without succumbing to nostalgia. Combining an elegant cosmopolitanism, lustrous melancholy, and bending of time, these stories account for those marginalized by 20th century violence while bravely confronting the present moment.
Everything We Never Had
A well written story of how generational trauma and cultural views have affected 4 generations of Filipino American men spanning from 1930 to 2020. Years of unspoken emotions cause moments of tension, but the importance of family shines a light of hope throughout,
Marbles
In this deeply personal graphic memoir, Forney chronicles her experience as a woman with bipolar disorder, as well as her discovery of other artists and writers with mood disorders.
Rest in Peaches
Killer Peaches, a serial killer dressed up as a school mascot, is delightfully creepy and slightly ridiculous. This comedic horror book will excite fans of classic teenage slasher films and also features a little bit of queer romance and a murder mystery too.
Everything is an Emergency
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can seem like a simple personality quirk to those who don’t live with it, but New Yorker and MAD Magazine cartoonist Katzenstein’s graphic memoir introduces readers to the complexity of growing up and living with OCD.
Spooked!
Fake news might be a trending topic today, but in 1938 (when radio was a major source for news), a Sunday night drama started a national panic. This look at “The War of the Worlds” is perfect for families, it’s exciting, has just enough background & lots to talk about.