Young Adult Fiction - Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings

MICHAEL L. PRINTZ HONOR WINNER KIRKUS BEST OF THE YEARFrom 23-year-old Sámi debut novelist and reindeer owner Moa Backe Åstot, Fire From the Sky comes a queer coming-of-age story about heritage, family ties and age-old commitments to the past. Ánte's life has been steeped...

Secrets prove deadly in book two of the Burn for Burn trilogy from New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before (soon to be a major motion picture!), Jenny Han, and New York Times bestselling author of The List,...

A balm for adolescent anxiety, this inclusive collection offers sometimes imperfect but always frank short stories of first sexual experiences. Although to be honest, there isn't ever really a first time, is there? Rather there are many: first times with yourself. First times with...

A classic he-said-she-said romantic comedy! This updated anniversary edition offers story-behind-the-story revelations from author Wendelin Van Draanen. The first time she saw him, she flipped. The first time he saw her, he ran. That was the second grade, but not much has changed by...

The first time she saw him, she flipped. The first time he saw her, he ran. That was the second grade, but not much has changed by the seventh. She says: "My Bryce. Still walking around with my first kiss." He says: "It's been...

*Now including a brand-new bonus scene in the paperback edition! "Flowerheart is like a garden in full bloom: vibrant and sweet, whimsical and wondrous." --Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder MagicPerfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Tamora Pierce,...

Fourteen acclaimed authors showcase the beautiful and diverse ways holidays are observed in this festive anthology. Keep the celebrations going all year long with this captivating and joyful read!From Lunar New Year to Solstice, Día de Los Muertos to Juneteenth, and all the incredible...

It's too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if Mahalia had a coming-out party? A love letter to romantic comedies, sweet sixteen blowouts, Black joy, and queer pride. "A perfect ode to romantic comedies, wrapped in a dazzling rainbow dress." --Rachael Lippincott, #1...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A haunting, beautiful, and necessary book."--Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything Charlotte Davis is in pieces. At seventeen she's already lost more than most people do in a lifetime. But she's learned how to...

The Gratitude Journal for Teen Boys is the Ultimate Journal for TEEN BOYS, created by a TEEN!It is designed to help teens have happier days and understand how important their thoughts and feelings are.Starting your day with gratitude will aid in a mindset shift....

Jennifer Yu's Grief in the Fourth Dimension is a moving and unique speculative YA novel about the afterlife and the unexpected connections that can be made in death. In life, high school classmates Caroline Davison and Kenny Zhou existed in separate universes--Caroline in one...

BROKEN HEARTS, WELCOME TO HEARTBREAK HOTEL. Have you ever wanted to disappear after someone broke your heart? Heartbreak Hotel knows exactly how you feel, and will do anything to coddle your illusions. But what is the expiration date of a dream? And when you...

From New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra comes this uplifting contemporary teen anthology celebrating South Asian stories and writers. From first crushes to first heartbreaks, complicated family dynamics to community relationships, this powerful collection of stories explores race, class, culture,...

A propulsive YA novel in verse that blends the contemporary magic of Jandy Nelson with the simmering feminist rage of Laurie Halse Anderson's Shout As far back as anyone can remember, the women of the Strand family have been magical. Their gifts manifest when...

2025 Alex Award Winner "Written from the heart and personal experience, Pickle's debut is a compelling effort to help young adults feel seen through an imaginative delve into familiar psychological challenges." --Library Journal "[T]he charming art and worldbuilding bolster the reassuring message that 'it's...

From the bestselling creator of HEARTSTOPPER and LOVELESS, a deeply funny and deeply moving exploration of identity, friendship, and fame. For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark -- a boy band that's taking the world by storm. Being part of The...

From the bestselling creator of HEARTSTOPPER and LOVELESS, a deeply funny and deeply moving exploration of identity, friendship, and fame. For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark -- a boy band that's taking the world by storm. Being part of The...

"A second-chance love story that glows with real passion and warmth. I loved this book with all my heart."--Becky Albertalli, New York Times-bestselling author of Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens AgendaSmall-town scandals, explosive secrets, and friendship fallouts threaten to tear Clara and Reid apart--all...

Beneath their perfect family façade, twin sisters struggle alone with impossible circumstances and their own demons until they finally learn to fight for each other in this poignant tour de force from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins. Sixteen-year-old Kaeleigh and Raeanne...

Beneath their perfect family façade, twin sisters struggle alone with impossible circumstances and their own demons until they finally learn to fight for each other in this poignant tour de force from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins. Sixteen-year-old Kaeleigh and Raeanne...