Taylor, J.

Seventeen-year-old Jani has spent her entire life dreaming of escaping her dreary port town and the grueling work at the local tannery. Her chance finally arrives when the legendary Hotel Magnifique appears in her city. Famous for its whimsical enchantments and its magical ability to travel to a new destination every single morning, the hotel is a glittering world of wonder. Unable to afford a room, Jani and her younger sister Zosa interview to join the staff and are quickly whisked away on the adventure of a lifetime. But the glamour is a dangerous illusion. Jani soon discovers that their employment contracts are unbreakable, trapping them inside. With the help of the hotel's vexingly handsome doorman, Bel, she must unravel the dark, twisted secrets powering the building's magic. You will be captivated by this lavish, darkly enchanting fantasy as Jani risks everything she loves to defeat a ruthless master and free her sister from a beautiful nightmare.

Seven years ago, Maeve Abenthy lost her family, her home, and her very identity. Forced to live under a fake name to escape the dark stain of her father's alleged crimes, she has spent her teenage years constantly on the run. But everything changes when a mysterious letter arrives bearing four impossible words: Your father was innocent. Desperate to uncover the truth, Maeve infiltrates the Otherwhere Post as an apprentice. Here, she must master scriptomancy, a highly dangerous form of magic used to enchant letters and deliver them across alternate worlds. But digging into the past is a deadly game. Her infuriatingly handsome and secretive mentor suspects she is hiding her true identity, and anonymous threats begin arriving, warning Maeve to abandon her investigation immediately. With time running out and the magical stakes rising, Maeve must decide who she can trust. To solve the mystery of her father's downfall, she will have to risk the one thing she has left to lose: her own life.

Every move you make, every word you whisper, and every expression on your face is monitored. Big Brother is always watching. Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth, where his daily job is to rewrite history. He alters news records, erases people from existence, and ensures that the Party narrative is the only truth that remains. But inside, Winston is committing the ultimate crime by starting to think for himself. In a sprawling, grey city where independent thought is punishable by death and children are encouraged to spy on their parents, Winston dares to write in a secret diary. He dares to remember a time before the Party. He even dares to fall in love. As you follow Winston through the shadowy streets of London, you are pulled into a terrifying vision of a society completely stripped of freedom. His desperate rebellion against a regime that controls reality itself will make you question the nature of truth, loyalty, and what it means to be human.

Jump in: Do you ever look up at the night sky and wish you could visit the stars? Joan loves the stars more than anything! She dreams of flying among them and decides she wants to become an astronaut. Why it pulls you in: Follow Joan as she trains hard with other brave people, learning everything an astronaut needs to know to travel to space. You'll discover what it takes to prepare for an exciting journey beyond Earth. What's next: Get ready for an adventure that takes Joan far above our world, exploring the amazing universe and finding her place among the glittering stars!

Oh no! Hippo has the hiccups, and they just won't go away! Have you ever had those annoying little jumps that just won't stop? Poor Hippo tries everything he can think of, but *hiccup*! Nothing seems to work. Luckily, his clever sister is there to help! Together, they come up with all sorts of funny and silly ideas to try and scare those hiccups away. Will holding his breath work? How about standing on his head? Get ready for a laugh as Hippo and his sister bounce, stretch, and wiggle their way through a hilarious quest to find the perfect hiccup cure. This charming story about a common childhood problem celebrates the fun and love between siblings.

Bee knows what it means to be overlooked. She and her crew of runaway teens have built a rough, loyal found family on the edges of the world, so when Paco appears and needs help, letting him in feels natural. Then comes the truth: Paco is a Lost Boy, and Neverland is no dream hideaway. Swept away by a sharp-tongued Tinker Bell, Bee and the others discover an island under siege, where pirates threaten the source of its magic and Peter Pan is nowhere to be found. To survive, these teens will have to become something more than lost. Neverlanders is a bold graphic novel reimagining of Peter Pan, blending fantasy, action, danger, and found-family emotion for readers ready for a darker, high-stakes trip to Neverland.

Step into a realm where the world's greatest heroes are forged in steel and magic. In this epic medieval fantasy reimagining of the DC Universe, you will meet familiar faces like the Justice League, but in a setting unlike anything you have ever seen. Welcome to a world where an alien from a distant planet, a dark crusader, and a fierce Amazon warrior exist amidst castles and clashing swords. The uneasy peace between the Kingdom of Storms, the Amazons, and the kingdom of El is about to shatter. When a royal assassination threatens to fulfill a dark prophecy, the only path left is all-out war. But as spells are cast and blood is spilled across the three realms, you have to ask yourself: is the prophecy the real threat, or is a hidden, greater evil manipulating everything from the shadows? Prepare to be drawn into a stunning tale of sword and sorcery where loyalties are tested and legends are reborn. This deluxe journey brings together epic battles, magical intrigue, and the heroes you love, transformed for a completely new, high-stakes adventure.

Get ready to swing back into the action with Nightwing as a romantic getaway takes a dark turn. What starts as a chance to meet his biggest fan quickly devolves into a desperate battle against a terrifying, soul-sucking demon. You will find yourself on the edge of your seat as the stakes in Bludhaven reach a boiling point. With Blockbuster finally out of the picture, Tony Zucco makes his move to claim the city. But he is not the only one fighting for control. Can you guess who hides behind the mysterious platinum mask? Heartless is building an army of ruthless prison inmates, and it is up to Nightwing to stop him before the city falls. Along the way, you will join Nightwing as he takes on the role of mentor to Jon Kent. Plus, you get to follow the adorable Bitewing during her first year fighting crime alongside her favorite humans, Nightwing and Batgirl. This action-packed collection brings together thrilling mysteries, intense showdowns, and the superhero teamwork you crave.

Jonathan Kent has inherited more than a cape. As Clark Kent’s son steps into the role of Superman, he must decide what that symbol should mean in a world full of political danger, public pressure, and impossible expectations. Jon has trained with heroes, traveled through time, and faced cosmic threats, but protecting Earth as its new Superman is different. College, identity, friendship, love, and justice all collide as he confronts modern crises and begins to shape a legacy that cannot simply copy his father’s. The Truth, the first volume of Superman: Son of Kal-El, is a teen superhero graphic novel about responsibility, courage, and choosing your own path while carrying one of the most famous names in comics.

Billie Blaster is an inventor extraordinaire and the star of the annual science fair. As the genius child of two famous scientists, she knows how to build incredible things. Unfortunately, her archenemy Tiny Hector Glum ruins everything by launching her latest invention into space. This terrible mistake accidentally creates a robot army that falls straight into the clutches of an evil alien emperor. Now, the fate of the entire galaxy hangs in the balance, and it is kind of totally Billie's fault. She has to step up and prevent a massive intergalactic war before it is too late. To save the universe, Billie teams up with her pet goat Lucy, a giant robot head, and a toilet weasel from a distant planet. Together, this unusual crew must navigate a perilous adventure in a spaceship that does not even have a bathroom.

Three supernatural tales explore the profound consequences of a single kiss. Each story pivots on a moment that goes far beyond simple romance, directly threatening the souls of those involved. In the Victorian era, goblin men tempt modern girls with sumptuous fruits to steal their souls. Meanwhile, in India, a demon and the ambassador to Hell tussle over the fate of a beautiful English girl. Her situation becomes far more complicated when she falls in love and decides to test her dangerous curse. Back in another world, Esme watches her left eye turn from brown to blue just six days before her fourteenth birthday. Her small, safe life quickly unravels as she discovers what this strange change heralds. She must figure out what a beautiful, fanged man wants with her and how her destiny is tied to a mysterious race of demons.

Theophile has been moldering in a Parisian asylum for five long years, holding no clear memory of how he even arrived there. He wavers in and out of madness until unseen forces suddenly compel him to escape. Driven by a strange urge, he makes his way back home to the haunted Breton coast. He follows the fragile tatters of his memory back to the ungodly events of his dark childhood, striving to wring sense out of pure madness. Along the way, he is relentlessly pursued by furious crows, drowned witches, and a loved one he long believed to be dead. A secret cabal of priests and a damaged orphan also chase him, each carrying crucial pieces of a terrifying secret. These pieces emerge into two distinct but intertwining tales of supernatural vengeance. As his buried past finally catches up, a massive battle for power begins over the fate of lost souls.

Zuzana may be petite, but she is definitely not known for her timidity. Her best friend Karou calls her a rabid fairy, and even her older brother genuinely fears her fierce wrath. However, when it comes to the simple matter of talking to her crush Mik, also known as Violin Boy, her courage completely deserts her. Deciding that enough is enough, Zuzana is determined to finally make the first move. She arms herself with a fistful of magic and an incredibly elaborate plan to win him over. She creates a wonderful treasure hunt that will lead Mik all over the snowy streets of Prague on a cold winter night. The ultimate treasure waiting for Violin Boy at the end of the magical journey is Zuzana herself. He is not going to know what hit him as he navigates the funny, romantic, and beautifully surprising night she has carefully planned.

Superman was once the hero everyone trusted to stand for hope. Then one terrible loss changes everything, and the Man of Steel decides that saving the world means ruling it. In this alternate DC universe, Superman’s power becomes terrifyingly absolute. Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, and other heroes stand beside him as conflicts end by force and criminals are punished without mercy. Batman sees the danger first, gathering allies willing to oppose a former friend who now believes he alone knows what humanity needs. Year One begins the Injustice: Gods Among Us saga with a dark, intense superhero conflict about grief, control, loyalty, and the cost of power. It is best suited for older teen readers who enjoy morally complex graphic novels.

The Nekton family does not search the sky for wonders. Their mysteries wait far below, in the dark, glittering reaches of the ocean where strange creatures, lost places, and old legends still hide. In Here Be Dragons, the first adventure in The Deep, young readers join a family of underwater explorers who believe the sea is full of secrets most people have never imagined. Their work takes them into dangerous waters where myth and science brush close together, and where courage, curiosity, and teamwork matter as much as technology. This graphic novel adventure is a strong fit for readers who like ocean exploration, family teams, mysterious creatures, and fast-moving comics with a sense of wonder.

The legendary assassin Deathstroke stalks a frozen, blood-stained wasteland where color is only a distant memory. Surviving as a murderer-for-hire among warring factions, his brutal present violently collides with his past. You uncover that the target of Vandar Savage's endless wrath is being guarded by none other than Adeline, Deathstroke's own wife. The artifact she protects might be the single key to breaking the icy curse destroying your land. Stepping into the role of a reluctant guardian, Deathstroke faces a desperate choice: fight to end the frozen torment consuming the nation or be devoured by the sins of his dark history. Crossing a powerful immortal like Vandar is a deadly gamble, and tragedy threatens to strike before the quest even truly begins. You will uncover startling truths about an orphaned heir to the Atlantean throne, whose impending arrival signals either unprecedented prosperity or absolute terror. This medieval fantasy reimagining plunges you into a bone-chilling struggle for survival.

Ten little chimps should be tucked in, but the beat is too tempting. One by one, they slip away to Mambo Jamba’s, where the animal crowd is already moving: hippos hokey-pokey, meerkats macarena, and the chimps cha-cha-cha through a lively counting adventure. Each page adds music, motion, and a little bedtime mischief as the young dancers pair up and the countdown keeps rolling. Then Mama Chimp notices the empty beds. With playful rhyme, bright animal humor, and a rhythm that begs to be read aloud, Cha-Cha Chimps is a bouncy picture book for kids who enjoy counting, dancing, and laughing at a bedtime plan that gets just a bit out of hand.

In the heart of Mississippi during the Great Depression, the Logan family holds tightly to the one thing that truly belongs to them: their land. Young Cassie Logan is fierce, independent, and fiercely proud of her family's independence. But over the course of one turbulent and unforgettable year, Cassie's eyes are opened to the harsh realities of the world around her. As racial tensions rise and social injustices threaten to tear her community apart, Cassie must learn what it takes to survive with dignity. This powerful, landmark novel explores the deep bonds of family, the vital importance of self-respect, and the courage required to stand tall in the face of profound adversity.

Something big is happening at the Great Gorilla Villa, and King Big Daddy wants every gorilla there fast. That means a wild rush of wheels, wings, bouncing, rolling, and zooming as ten gorillas hurry from every direction. One arrives by scooter, another by taxi, another by hot-air balloon, and still others find their own wonderfully silly ways to go, go, go. The rhyming text keeps the trip moving like a chant, while each page invites readers to spot a new vehicle and another energetic member of the gorilla family. Funny, noisy, and full of motion, Go-Go Gorillas is a read-aloud picture book about transportation, counting, family excitement, and the happy chaos of gathering everyone for special news.

Discover the brilliant, fiercely independent woman behind the legendary stories in this captivating collection of personal letters. While the world knew her as the creator of charming woodland animals, her private correspondence reveals a deeply observant, funny, and energetic pioneer. Through letters written to friends, colleagues, and children, you get a front row seat to her remarkable journey from a sheltered Victorian daughter to a powerful advocate for land conservation in the English countryside. This fascinating historical document provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a creative genius navigating a rapidly changing society. You will be inspired by her sharp wit, her passion for preserving nature, and her unyielding determination to forge her own path in a world with strict expectations. It is an engaging and deeply personal look at the complex reality of a legendary author, offering a masterclass in staying true to your own unique vision.

A chicken is loose in the kitchen, and she is not tiptoeing. She flaps, pecks, pokes, and sends the room into a cheerful scramble while everyone wonders what she could possibly want. The rhyming text gives the story a lively beat, and the action moves quickly enough for readers to join in with the sounds and motion. Is the chicken being silly, stubborn, or surprisingly purposeful? The answer comes through a simple barnyard problem that builds toward a warm little surprise. Funny, energetic, and easy to read aloud, Chicken in the Kitchen is a picture book for children who like animal chaos, kitchen commotion, and stories where every flap has a reason.

One tragic death. Two bullets. Seven eyewitnesses, and seven completely different stories. When sixteen-year-old Tariq Johnson is shot and killed in his own neighborhood, his community is instantly thrown into chaos. Tariq was Black. The shooter, Jack Franklin, is white. In the devastating aftermath, everyone has something to say about what happened, but no two accounts line up. As days pass, new twists and conflicting perspectives only further obscure the truth. Who is lying, and who is telling the truth? Tariq's friends, family, and neighbors are left struggling to make sense of the tragedy and cope with the massive hole left in their lives. Told through multiple gripping viewpoints, this powerful and thought-provoking novel explores race, justice, and the heavy burden of grief. Listen to the voices of a fractured community as they desperately grapple for a way to say with certainty how it all went down.

Step into the lush, green Pacific Northwest and discover the amazing world of a trailblazing scientist. Meet Charles S. Parker, an unsung Black botanist and mycologist whose passion for plants changed the scientific world. Born in 1882, Charles loved nothing more than trudging through dense forests, climbing steep mountains, and wading into lakes to find new and fascinating plant life. When World War I broke out, Charles was drafted to fight. He experienced harsh prejudice and witnessed massive ecological devastation. But instead of giving up, those difficult experiences only made him more determined to follow his dreams. He wanted to build a career making things grow, rather than destroying them. After the war, he traveled across the United States, discovering new species of plants and fungi, and even solving the mystery of a disease that was killing fruit trees. This inspiring true story follows Charles as he becomes a celebrated teacher at Howard University. It will encourage you to follow your curiosity, overcome obstacles, and share your love of science with the world.

Fifteen writers share their poignant and personal views on life as African American women during the explosive creative era of the Harlem Renaissance. Through a robust collection of essays and poetry, these influential voices explore complex themes of gender, race, and identity. From reflections on the nuances of color and youth to defining the vast task of womanhood, the narratives offer an unflinching look at society. The accompanying poems cast a wide net, capturing the emotional depth and intellectual brilliance of women navigating a changing world. Whether reading these pieces for the first time or revisiting classic thoughts, young adult readers will find themselves thoroughly enlightened. It is an essential anthology that celebrates the resilience and artistry of women who defied expectations to make their voices heard.