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- Ashley S.
- Monday, March 06, 2023
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Check out these diverse titles releasing in March!
Here at Richland Library we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects our differences and unique learning styles. Each month a blog post will go live that showcases forthcoming diverse youth titles that have been purchased by the library. From differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability and more, these titles are great reads for the entire family.
Be sure to check out the 5 titles that I'm most excited for in the slideshow below as well as the curated list of releases at the bottom of this post.
Enjoy!
Big Tune
Rise of the Dancehall Prince
Published in 2023
Shane, a boy with big dancing dreams, learns the meaning of courage and community.
Study Break
11 College Tales from Orientation to Graduation
Published in 2023
"This collection of interconnected contemporary YA short stories, written by Gen Z authors, explores different parts of "the college experience," from questioning your major to questioning your identity"-- Provided by publisher.
My Dear Henry
A Jekyll & Hyde Remix
Published in 2023
"In this reimagination of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a teen boy tries to discover the reason behind his best friend's disappearance and the arrival of a mysterious and magnetic stranger"-- Provided by publisher.
Linh's Rooftop Garden
Published in 2023
Linh searches for blueberries in her rooftop garden. Includes recipe for blueberry and bananna pancakes.
Spin
Published in 2023
Sixteen-year-old Archne turns to weaving for solace, but when word spreads of her skill she is confronted by the goddess Athena and the two enter a weaving contest that results in transformation and redemption.
The Scroll of Chaos
Published in 2023
Twelve-year-old Astrid Xu stumbles upon an ancient Chinese scroll that she hopes is the key to curing her mother's depression, but when it transports her and her younger sister Marilla to a realm where Chinese legends are real, they suddenly find themselves caught in a war between good and evil.
Miracle
Published in 2023
Amie struggles to find herself through friendship and music in the wake of her father's death.
Chloe and the Kaishao Boys
Published in 2023
Seventeen-year-old Chinese-Filipina Chloe's father sets her up on a marathon of arranged dates in hopes of convincing her to stay close to their Manila home for college.
Rosewood
A Midsummer Meet Cute
Published in 2023
Teenage sisters Eila and Mallika Das are attending a summer camp where the campers are trying out for minor parts in a romance/detective television show set in Regency times--but when Eila meets the handsome Rahul it is clear that there is plenty of dramato be had outside of the screenplay.
Stella Daiaz Leaps to the Future
Published in 2023
When fifth-grader Stella Daiaz considers going to a different school than her closest friends, sees her big brother Nick receiving mail from colleges far away, and is forced to work on a project with her former bully, she suddenly realizes growing up is not quite as fun as she first thought.
Babajoon's Treasure
Published in 2023
While spending time with her Babajoon and Mamanjoon, Miriam begins to notice details about her Babajoon that make her think he could be a pirate, which leads him to share memories with her about his childhood in Iran.
Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden
Published in 2023
When Marya's third-grade class participates in taking care of the school's new garden, Marya wants to be the student leader in charge, but every time she tries to prove she has what it takes to be a leader things get messy.
Ravensong
Published in 2023
Stuck in high school until her eighteenth birthday, demi-god Neve is eager to join her sisters in their fight against evil, but when she meets Alexandria, a girl with a dark secret, Neve must choose between duty and love.
Turtles of the Midnight Moon
Published in 2023
Twelve-year-olds Barana and Abby come together to solve a sea turtle egg poaching mystery plaguing Barana's Honduran coastal village, and learn the true meaning of friendship, courage, and community along the way.
Dear Mothman
Published in 2023
After the death of his best friend and the only other trans boy at school, Noah starts writing letters expressing his feelings to the humanoid creature Mothman and risks everything when he treks into the woods to prove Mothman's existence.
Hamra & the Jungle of Memories
Published in 2023
"When Hamra steals a magical fruit from a tiger hoping to cure her grandmother, she must repay her debt to the tiger by going on an extraordinary journey with him to make him human again"-- Provided by publisher.
Remember
Published in 2023
"Picture book adaptation of US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's iconic poem, Remember"-- Provided by publisher.
The Yellow Handkerchief
El Pañuelo Amarillo
Published in 2023
A young girl wishes her family could be more like her friends' families and subconsiously blames her abuela and her yellow handkerchief, but she slowly grows to appreciate and love the language and culture the handkerchief represents.
Stars & Smoke
Published in 2023
Nineteen-year old Winter Young, the world's hottest superstar, is recruited by a covert organization to take down a criminal tycoon and finds himself paired with Sydney Cossette, a fierce and unpredictable secret agent, but suspicions soon turn to sparksas the two are drawn into a tangled web of secrets and deception.
I Will Find You Again
Published in 2023
Overachiver Chase struggles to confront the details surrounding the mysterious death of her best friend turned girlfriend, Lia.
The Memory Eater
Published in 2023
Seventeen-year-old Alana Harlow must save her town from a memory-devouring monster.
Camp QUILTBAG
Published in 2023
"After a bit of a rocky start at Camp QUILTBAG, an inclusive retreat for queer and trans kids, Abigail and Kai make a pact to help each other find their footing, all while navigating crushes, their queer identities, and a competition pitting cabin againstcabin"-- Provided by publisher.
The Jump
Published in 2023
The stress of an oil refinery being built in their backyard, threatening their families' livelihood, prompts four working-class teens to join a dangerous scavenger hunt where the reward of power could change their families' fates and save the city they love so much.
I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
Published in 2023
All different parents watch thier children grow, and profess that they love them more than they could ever know.
You Are Here
Connecting Flights
Published in 2023
"Twelve young Asians Americans cross paths, meeting challenges and victories, in a busy airport"-- Provided by publisher.
While You Were Dreaming
Published in 2023
Sixteen-year-old Indian American Sonia, who has undocumented family members, goes viral after saving her crush James's life.
Free Radicals
Published in 2023
"Afghan American Mafi's sophomore year gets complicated as family secrets are exposed, putting her family back in Afghanistan in danger"-- Provided by publisher.
The Next New Syrian Girl
Published in 2023
The unlikely friendship between Syrian American boxer Khadija and Syrian refugee Leene reveals the pressures and expectations of the perfect Syrian daughter and the repercussions of the Syrian Revolution both at home and abroad.
The Guardian Test
Published in 2023
"Young Plum is shocked to discover that she's been accepted to the Guardian Academy on Lotus Island, an elite school where kids learn how to transform into Guardians, magical creatures who are sworn to protect the natural world. The Guardian masters teachPlum and her friends how to communicate with animals and how to use meditation to strengthen their minds and bodies. All the kids also learn to fight, so they can protect the defenseless if needed. To her dismay, Plum struggles at school. While her classmates begin to transform into amazing creatures, Plum can't even seem to magic up a single feather! If she can't embrace her inner animal form soon, she'll have to leave school and lose the first group of real friends she's ever known"-- Provided by publisher.
Saints of the Household
Published in 2023
When brothers Max and Jay help a classmate in trouble, they struggle with the consequences of their violent actions and worry they may be more like their abusive father than they thought, so the brothers turn to their Bribri roots to find their way forward.