I’ll Be Waiting for You by Mariko Turk

e-Audio, 08:42:09Narrated by: Sarah SkaerRelease Date: April 30, 2024Published by: Hachette Audio (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)Read from: May 11-12, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Grief, Loss of a best friendFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Asian), Realistic Fiction, YA       Perfect for fans of the buzzworthy tearjerker  You’ve Reached Sam ,…

Queerceañera by Alex Crespo

e-Audio, 07:30:51Narrated by: André SantanaRelease Date: May 7, 2024Published by: HarperTeenRead from: May 7-10, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: HomophobiaFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Latinx- Mexican), 2sLGBTQ+ (Gay), Realistic Fiction, Sparkly Covers, YA       This irresistible and hilarious rom-com from acclaimed author Alex Crespo is a whirlwind of telenovela-level drama and hijinks…

This Book Won’t Burn by Samira Ahmed

Hardcover, 384 pagesRelease Date: May 7, 2024Published by: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersRead from: April 22- May 8, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Texas Library Association ConferenceContent Warning: Homophobia, Racism, Grief, Racial Slurs, Bullying, Toxic RelationshipFor Readers Interested In: Reading Freely, DEIA, Social Justice, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Family Diversity, YA       From the New York Times bestselling…

WoW: No Place Left to Hide by Megan Lally

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine! Some secrets just won’t stay hidden in this twisty new thriller from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Megan Lally! To Brooke, image is everything. She works hard to maintain perfect grades,…

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