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The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School Author Sonora Reyes Published 2022

An equal parts hilarious and heartfelt young adult queer romance. Yamilet Flores is starting her school year at a new fancy private Catholic School that she really can't afford with two goals in mind, keep her younger brother out of trouble, and don't get outed. She learned from her mistakes after being betrayed by her best friend and plans to keep a tight lid on her feelings from now on. This becomes difficult when she meets the only other out queer girl at her school and struggles not to be gay about it. Dealing with themes of family, acceptance, togetherness, isolation, culture. A recommended read for anyone who wants to laugh and cry at the same time.

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Most Ardently Author Gabe Cole Novoa Published 2024

Most Ardently is a queer reimagining of Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice. It follows Oliver Bennet, a trans boy who must live a double life in order to maintain his family's reputation. When he meets the mysterious Mr. Darcy at a ball dressed as a girl they do not hit it off, but when they meet again as men they begin to develop a friendship and possibly more. A romantic escapist story about fighting to live as your truest self. For anyone who wants a queer historical romance to sweep them off their feet.

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Hunting By Stars Author Cherie Dimaline Published 2021

Hunting by Stars is a horror, Sci-fi, Dystopian novel written by Georgian Bay Métis author Cherie Dimaline. A sequel to her 2017 novel "The Marrow Thieves" the story takes place in a world where everyone, except indigenous people, has lost the ability to dream. To save themselves from becoming mindless zombies society captures indigenous people and locks them away in "Residential school" where their bone marrow is harvested and transplanted to people suffering from the dreamless plague. Frenchie, a seventeen-year-old boy from a group of survivors wakes up in one of these residential schools where he meets his brother he long thought dead and now he needs to rely on his wits and strength of will in order to escape. A story about colonization, internalized racism, and what it takes to survive in a world that would rather see you gone.

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This Land Is Our Land: A Blue Beetle Story Author Julio Anta, Artist Jacoby Salcedo Published 2024

A graphic novel retelling the origin story of the DC Comics superhero the Blue Beetle. Jaime Reyes is a normal boy living in El Paso Texas along the Mexican border, he loves his friends, his family, and gazing up into the stars. While tensions mount in his local community in regards to who the "real Americans" are Jaime wishes he could escape for it all, but he is offered a unique opportunity to take the situation into his own hands when he finds an alien artifact that gifts him with fantastic powers. Dealing with topics of social justice, alt. right politics, and pipelines of isolation that indoctrinate young people into a culture of hate Blue Beetle is a story about understanding and coming together.

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Clap When You Land Author Elizabeth Acevedo Published 2020

A novel in verse about two sisters, one in the Dominican Republic, and one in New York, who only find out about each other's existence after their father dies in a plane crash. Camino lives in the Dominican Republic with her Tia Solana, a medicine woman and local healer, and she dreams of somebody living in America with her father and attending Columbia University to become a doctor. Yahaira is a chess prodigy living in New York with her mother and father whose world turned upside-down when she discovered the secret her family never wanted her to know. Camino and Yahaira must untangle the complicated webs of not only their grief, but the lies their father wove around both their lives. Written in beautiful poems from the perspective of both sisters as their worlds collide Clap When you Land is an emotional read that anyone who has experienced their own loss can see themselves in.

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Greta Author J. S. Lemon Published 2024

Content Warning for Sexual Assault

Middle school is the onset of many changes in a person's life, there is so much happening at once you can begin to feel that your body isn't even yours. Young Greta learns to be beautiful in a way that makes her strong and is only for herself. For advanced readers with sensitivity to subject matter.

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Aya and the Star Chaser Author Radiya Hafiza Illustrator Kaley McKean Published 2024

Aya was just a normal girl living in the kingdom of Alferra until one night she was struck by a shooting star and gifted extraordinary powers. Now she must face her destiny, defeat an evil witch, and unravel her family's secrets. For anyone who loves fairytales and magic.

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Nish: Northern Lights Author Isabelle Picard Published 2024

Twin siblings Eloise and Leon have to confront a lot of changes after moving away from their small and tight knit community up north to a city outside Quebec City. From missing old friends to making new ones, nothing seems to come easy, but through it they have each other. A relatable story about transition and finding your place.

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The Misunderstanding of Charity Brown Author Elizabeth Laird Published 2024

Charity Brown's life is changed when her family inherits a mansion, left to her father by another member of their small religious group. Being the only one of her siblings still at home and having recently recovered from a bout of polio Charity is desperately lonely and dead set on befriending the girl next door. Recommended for readers who enjoy a more character driven story and have an interest in history.

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Katerina the Cat and Other Tales from the Farm Author Michael Morpurgo Illustrator Guy Parker-Rees Published 2024

A collection of three different short stories about city children and their week spent on a farm. A perfect early reader as it can be read in digestible pieces, one story at a time.

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Sunny The Yellow Fairy Daisy Meadows Published 2023

Rachel and Kristy were tasked by the fairy Queen to find all the rainbow fairies and restore colour to Fairyland. They've already found Ruby and Amber and now it's time to find Sunny, the yellow fairy! A series beloved by young readers.

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Little Shrew Akiko Miyakoshi Published 2022, translated 2024

Little Shrew lives a quiet life, he works hard at his job, spends holidays with his friends, and dreams of going on vacation to somewhere warm. Recommended for more advanced readers despite its short length it has a complicated vocabulary and lacks repetition.

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The Serpent Rider Author Yxavel Magno Dino Published 2024

Tani is a serpent rider, destined to slay the dragon that swallows the moon, the only problem is she's the only warrior in her village without a dragon. A story full of adventure and mythology inspired by the authors Filipino heritage. For anyone who loves dragons but wants a new flavor.

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Rescue Cat Author & Illustrator Stephen Savage Published 2024

Butterscotch is a rescue cat, which means things haven't always been easy for her, but she's always been brave. For any kid who has their own rescue cat in their life.

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Simone Author Viet Than Nguyen Illustrator Minnie Phan Published 2024

Simone is a young girl that must evacuate her home due to a forest fire, a box of crayons one of the only things she takes with her. At the shelter she meets other children, and they comfort each other with their shared imagination and creativity. A hybrid between picture book and graphic novel, this is a book for competent readers with an artistic side.

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A Day In The Sun Author & Illustrator Diana Ejaita Published 2023

A book about the many gifts the sun gives us every day. The beautiful, vibrant imagery and sparse text makes this the perfect storybook for young children.

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Tea Dragon Society Author & Illustrator Katie O'Neill Published 2017

The first in a series of graphic novels taking place in a beautiful fantasy world, the story follows a young girl named Greta, an apprentice blacksmith who ends up joining the titular Tea Dragon Society. Along with her friend Minette she learns how things that truly matter take time to cultivate. A great read for anyone who loves adorable toy poodle sized dragons.