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- Ashley S.
- Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Check out these diverse titles releasing in September!
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!
The Bravest Warrior in Nefaria
Published in 2023
In the kingdom of Nefaria, eleven-year old Bobert struggles with feeling invisible, until an interaction with a cursed gumball machine draws him into a wicked plot by the evil wizard Matt.
Something Like Home
Published in 2023
When a lost dog helps Laura find a way home to her family, they discover family in each other along the way.
Pepita Meets Bebita
Published in 2023
Family pup Pepita must learn how to welcome a fussy new baby into the home.
Alex Wise Vs. the End of the World
Published in 2023
Twelve-year-old Alex leads the charge against the forces of evil as he tries to stop the Four Horsemen from taking over the world.
The Gold Bowl
Published in 2023
Zoya wants to give her dog Coco a birthday present, and with her mother's helps finally settles on painting his bowl gold, with lots of glitter.
Serwa Boateng's Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem
Published in 2023
In order to steal the Midnight Drum and free her powerful grandmother, twelve-year-old vampire Serwa deceptively collaborates with her rival Declan, a Slayer, but joining forces compels Serwa to confront truths about herself she has tried hard to deny.
The Shape of Time
Published in 2023
Locked away in a secret prison in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle, fourteen-year-olds Antares and Magdavellaia set out to discover a lost and forgotten island that holds the key to foiling the evil mystics' plan to control time.
The Spirit Glass
Published in 2023
Corazon Lopez looks forward to her eleventh birthday, when she can finally be trained in wielding babaylan magic and use it to bring her parents back to life.
The Memory Thieves
Published in 2023
In her second year at Arcanum Training Institute, Ella grapples with fame, unearths a perilous school secret, and faces a mysterious magical illness outbreak, prompting her, alongside Brigit and Jason, to clear her name, while working tirelessly to safeguard the Marvellian realm from impending chaos.
Mermaids Never Drown
Tales to Dive for
Published in 2023
"The second book in the Untold Legends series, this is an anthology of short stories that feature mermaids"-- Provided by publisher.
Harlem at Four
Published in 2023
Two stories about Harlem; the first chronicles the adventures of a four-year-old Black girl named Harlem, and the second describes the history of the New York neighborhood of Harlem and the start of America's Great Black Migration.
Into the Bright Open
A Secret Garden Remix
Published in 2023
In this queer reimaging of The secret garden, fifteen-year-old orphan Mary sets off to live in the Georgian Bay wilds where she discovers family secrets both wonderful and horrifying.
Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener
Published in 2023
On her last stop in Japan, eight-year-old Jasmine cherishes the time spent with her family, and plants a garden to ensure a lasting connection with her Obaachan even after returning home.
Foul Heart Huntman
Published in 2023
In 1932 Shanghai, exposed national spy Rosalind Lang must rescue fellow spy, Orion, whose memories of Rosalind were wiped, and find a cure to a dangerous chemical weapon before it lands in the hand of foreign invaders.
Something, Someday
Published in 2023
Reveals how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact on the world's biggest problems.
Mama's Sleeping Scarf
Published in 2023
Chino loves the scarf her mother ties around her hair at night, and takes it on endless adventures during the day as a reminder of the ones she loves.
A Walk in the Woods
Published in 2023
A grieving son follows a treasure map his late father left him through the woods they used to explore together.
Nightmare King
Published in 2023
"Things haven't been the same since Shane's accident. One minute he was a normal kid playing a game of tag with his friends, and the next he's the boy who came back from the dead. Now, every time Shane falls asleep, he's pulled into a dark world where the evil Nightmare King reigns. The King is collecting children and keeping them as treasure. Despite the threat of capture by the Nightmare King, he can't stay awake forever. Shane will have to take matters into his own hands...if he gives himself over to his nightmares, can he hold on to the good in himself long enough to bring down the King?"-- Provided by publisher.
Say My Name
Published in 2023
Six people from different corners of the world celebrate the history, culture, and beauty behind their names.
Eagle Drums
Published in 2023
In preparation for winter, a skilled young hunter embarks on a perilous journey up the mountain to gather obsidian, where he encounters the fearsome eagle god Savik and is presented with a life-altering choice.
The Collectors
An Anthology
Published in 2023
An anthology of ten stories by young adult authors about surprising and unusual collections.
Farther Than the Moon
Published in 2023
Thirteen-year-old Houston and his younger brother Robbie dream of becoming astronauts, but when Houston is accepted to the Junior Astronaut Recruitment Program he realizes that Robbie's dream may not be achievable due to his cerebral palsy, so he makes anew plan that shoots for the stars.
Thieves' Gambit
Published in 2023
Seventeen-year-old Ross Quest, a master thief, enters the Thieves' Gambit, a competition consisting of dangerous, international heists, in order to save her mother's life.
Scroll
Published in 2023
After learning how to draw Chinese characters, Lulu and her dog Dumpling step into a magical world where the characters come to life.
Chinese Menu
The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods
Published in 2023
"The origin stories of each Chinese dish told using the framework of Chinese cuisine-oftentimes based in folklore, both ancient and contemporary"-- Provided by publisher.
Our Favorite Apples
Published in 2023
"Manny, Olivia, and Mei go apple picking and sort their red, green, and yellow apples by color. But then they find an apple that's all three colors. What should they do?"--Provided by publisher.
Maxie Wiz and the Magic Charms
Published in 2023
Maxie embarks on a quest to collect five charms for her magic spell.
Of Dreams and Destiny
Published in 2023
Still recovering from her recent breakup, Daphne Elizabeth intends to finish her senior year at Rosetta Academy with her head down and heart shuttered, but when students begin to fall into a deep sleep, she teams up with the swoony new student to find thesource of the spell and stop it before it is too late.
Baking with Mi Abuelita
Published in 2023
Family members head into the kitchen to help Abuelita bake a tres leches cake for Papi's birthday.
Suddenly a Murder
Published in 2023
Eighteen-year-old Izzy Morales and her six friends celebrate the end of high school with a 1920s themed getaway, but when one teen ends up murdered everyone becomes a suspect.
The Changing Man
Published in 2023
As a scholarship student at the prestigious Nithercott School, seventeen-year-old Ife feels like an outcast, but when a missing classmate reappears and acts strange, Ife teams up with two other students to investigate the school's decades-old legend of the Changing Man.
Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat
Published in 2023
"A young girl celebrates her birthday and the special treats she can make for her class."-- Provided by publisher.
All the Fighting Parts
Published in 2023
In the wake of being sexually assaulted by her pastor, sixteen-year-old Amina struggles to regain her footing until she finds the strength within herself to confront her abuser in court.
An Impossible Thing to Say
Published in 2023
In the aftermath of 9/11, high school sophomore Omid grapples with finding the right words to connect with his grandfather, embrace his Iranian heritage, and express his feelings towards a girl, until he immerses himself in the rhymes and rhythms of rap music and finds his voice.
Rayleigh Mann in the Company of Monsters
Published in 2023
When twelve-year-old Rayleigh discovers he is part monster and that his dad, the Supreme Scarer, is missing, he journeys to a magical world below London where he must fight the most frightening, decide what sort of monster he is at heart, and find his father.
The Artivist
Published in 2023
Motivated by the realization of global inequities, a young boy embraces his dual identities as an artist and activist, becoming an "Artivist" to make a difference by using his viral mural as a catalyst for positive change.
There's No Way I'd Die First
Published in 2023
"Seventeen-year-old Noelle Layne knows horror. Every trope, every warning sign, every survival tactic. She even leads a successful movie club dedicated to the genre. Who better to throw the ultimate, most exclusive Halloween party on all of Long Island? With some of the top influencers in her school on the guest list, including gorgeous singer-songwriter Archer Mitchell, her popularity is bound to spike. She could really use the social boost for an upcoming brand expansion. Nothing is going to ruin this party. Except...maybe the low budget It clown she hired for a stirring round of tag. He axes one of her classmates. From the looks of his devilish grin and bag full of killer tricks, he's just getting started. A murderous clown is out for blood, but Noelle has been waiting her entire life to prove that she's a Final Girl"-- Provided by publisher.
Warrior Girl
Published in 2023
"A novel in verse about the joys and struggles of a Chicana girl who is a warrior for her name, her history, and her right to choose what she celebrates in life"-- Provided by publisher.
Ganesha Goes Green.
Published in 2023
Concerned about the pollution the Ganesha statues cause when her town celebrates her favorite festival, Ganesha Chaturthi, young Prema comes up with an innovative plan to keep the river clean.
Abolition is Love
Published in 2023
Amelie learns about collective care, mutual aid, and abolitionist ideas as they help their parents get ready for the annual Prisoners' Justice Day.
Kin
Rooted in Hope
Published in 2023
A multi-generational family history told in the voices of the author's ancestors, spanning enslavement alongside Frederick Douglass at Maryland's Wye House plantation, service in the U.S. Colored Troops, and the founding of all-Black Reconstruction-era communities.
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth
Published in 2023
Set in an alternate Victorian England where mediums control the dead, sixteen-year-old autistic transgender boy Silas must expose a power-hungry secret society while confined to a cruel finishing school designed to turn him into the perfect wife.