![]() ![]() Yoon has written a fully American story about the pitfalls of the U.S. ![]() When a young Jamaican-American girl and a Korean-American boy fall in love at the most inconvenient time, poetry and science come together to create a near perfect union. Yoon’s debut novel “Everything, Everything” went straight to the top of YA “best of” lists and her follow-up novel shines just as bright. When 12-year-old Alice inadvertently saves the life of a “little” Bigfoot named Millie, two worlds collide in a fairy tale about the meaning of family, friendship and dancing to the tune of your own song.įans of Weiner will appreciate her signature “overlooked girl makes good” theme while new, younger fans will delight in the adolescent whimsy Weiner brings to the page. New York Times bestselling novelist Weiner (“Good in Bed,” “In Her Shows”) takes her first stab at the YA genre with this middle-grade gem. “Ghosts” cuts straight to the heart with the narrative of a second-generation, Mexican-American family in search of a new home, an escape from illness and the understanding that comes when sisters listen to the spirits. Using bold, expressive color and modern tween situations, she’s able to create fiction that connects with young readers in ways other graphic novelists haven’t. Telgemeier has dominated Young Adult (YA) bestseller lists over the last few years with her books “Smile,” “Drama,” “Sisters” and illustrated versions of the classic “Babysitter’s Club.” ![]() The amateur look of the drawings - combined with a hefty helping of grade-school camp - make for pure storytelling fun. ![]()
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