Coming of Age

Grace Williams has her future all mapped out. A high school senior in her beloved state of Texas, Grace plans to move to New York City after graduation to study at Barnard College, and maybe, someday, win a Nobel Prize in biology. When she's asked to tutor Jack Nelson, the star baseball player who's flunking bio, she thinks it'll be just another activity to list on her college application. Studying turns to flirting, flirting becomes secret hookups, and despite her expertise in bio, Grace gets pregnant.

At long last, Sadie has vanquished her lifelong academic rival—her irritatingly charming, whip smart next door neighbor, Seb—by getting the coveted, only spot to her dream college. Or at least, so she thinks. When Seb is unexpectedly pulled off the waitlist and admitted, Sadie has to compete with him all over again, this time to get a spot on the school’s famous zine.

Sixteen-year-old Jun dreams of proving his worth as a warrior in the elite Guardian’s Tournament, held every six years to entrust the magical Scroll of Heaven to a new protector. Eager to prove his skills, Jun hopes that a win will restore his father’s pride—righting a horrible mistake that caused their banishment from his home, mother, and twin brother. But Jun’s father strictly forbids him from participating. He believes there is no future in Jun honing his skills as a warrior, especially considering Jun is not breathmarked.

Seventeen-year-old Finley has only ever had one goal: to become a famous podcaster. This includes coming up with the perfect pitch to land her on her school's podcast team. But when her football-obsessed boyfriend, Jensen, decides to also try out—and uses her idea—she's left confused and betrayed.

Sixteen-year-old Cameron Walsh dreads the haunted Victorian mansion across the street, where the ghost of the White Lady roams the halls. When he sees her through the bay window, his ghost-hunting friend Abby wants to investigate. But then the new owners pull up, and Cameron is captivated by the brooding, handsome boy moving in. He longs for a boyfriend, but years of bullying have shattered his self-esteem.

When 16-year-olds Claire Conrad and Ricky Ortega meet in Juvenile Detention, they never imagine that music will transform their animosity into something entirely different. Ricky, a reluctant gang leader, finds himself behind bars after killing his abusive and manipulative father, who forced him into a life of crime. Beneath his tough exterior, Ricky dreams of reviving '80s music and becoming the next pop sensation. Claire is sentenced to detention for attempting to rob a store, driven by desperation to provide for her younger brothers in the absence of their parents.

Violet Paz has just turned fifteen, a pivotal birthday in the eyes of her Cuban grandmother. Fifteen is the age when a girl enters womanhood, traditionally celebrating the occasion with a quinceañero. But while Violet is half Cuban, she's also half Polish, and more importantly, she feels 100% American. Except for her zany family's passion for playing dominoes, smoking cigars, and dancing to Latin music, Violet knows little about Cuban culture, nada about quinces, and only tidbits about the history of Cuba.

Told through the alternating voices of Samantha and Melissa, Back to Star Harbor is a poignant coming-of-age tale with dashes of humor and romance. The story features diverse characters and relatable situations that will stay with you long after you finish listening.

Neither Out Far Nor in Deep is a heartfelt and poignant tale of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of embracing one's heritage. Join Kadeem on this extraordinary odyssey of growth and transformation as he unravels the mysteries of his mother's homeland, ultimately finding the courage to confront his past and shape his own future.

В мирном Ленинграде заново учатся жить внезапно совсем взрослые Шурка и Бобка. Снова вместе и каждый сам: Шурку ждет во дворе красивая девочка в красном берете, а Бобка, деловой и серьезный, уходит в себя. Сара ищет собственный способ говорить с миром: учится играть на скрипке. Инструмент покупают всей коммунальной квартирой — никак иначе, у ребенка талант! А впереди лето: белёсое американское молоко, дача в Комарово, дядя Яша, Галя, генерал-Максимка... Вот только Тани не хватает — жива ли? Глиняные пчелы — пятая книга цикла Ленинградские сказки.