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This unforgettable novel tells a universal coming-of-age story about Taja Brown, a young African American girl growing up in Houston, Texas, and deftly and beautifully explores the universal struggles of growing up, battling family expectations, discovering a sense of self, and finding a unique voice and purpose. Told in 53 short, episodic, moving, and iridescent chapters, Calling My Name follows Taja on her journey from middle school to high school.

Lyra's story begins in the Haven Institute, a building tucked away on a private island off the coast of Florida that from a distance looks serene and even beautiful. But up close, the locked doors, military guards, and biohazard suits tell a different story. In truth Haven is a clandestine research facility where thousands of replicas, or human models, are born, raised, and observed. When a surprise attack is launched on Haven, two of its young experimental subjects - Lyra, or 24, and the boy known only as 72 - manage to escape.

The young and beautiful daughter of a wealthy family, Ginevra longs to share her poetry and participate in the artistic ferment of Renaissance Florence but is trapped in an arranged marriage in a society dictated by men. The arrival of the charismatic Venetian ambassador, Bernardo Bembo, introduces Ginevra to a dazzling circle of patrons, artists, and philosophers.

When her Mama drops a bombshell, Chiante's world shatters. In Zimbabwe, bloodlines matter, so when Chiante discovers her Baba is not the man she thought he was, she flees. Seeking refuge in a secluded corner of Mutare with her feisty, stylish grandmother, Chiante finds solace in a sisterhood forged by bonds of war. This close-knit community of elders and ex-combatants are living their best lives: singing, dancing, drinking and running a successful fashion-upcycling business. But at the heart of their carefully-built world are secrets no-one can give voice to.

Freunde für immer - davon haben die fünf Freundinnen Lea, Hannah, Maria, Megan und Sophie schon als Kinder geträumt. Obwohl sich ihre Wege in der Jugend kurz trennen, können sie dieses Versprechen im Erwachsenenalter einlösen und teilen alles in ihrem Alltag. Doch während einer gemeinsamen Reise nach Dublin ändert ein Abend plötzlich alles zwischen ihnen. Als Sophies Geheimnis ans Licht kommt, werden die Freundinnen auf eine Probe gestellt und ihre eigenen Probleme verlieren an Bedeutung.

15-year-old Kateryno and her family live in Kharkiv. Their lives are shattered when on February 24th 2022 the Russian army invades. Their apartment block is struck by a missile. After weeks living in their basement, Kateryno, her mother, and brother, decide to leave, joining seven million Ukrainian refugees. They come to England and meet their host family, the Hawkins. But their new beginning brings a whole new set of problems.

A heartfelt tale that unfolds against the backdrop of Ireland's lush landscapes. In this enchanting story, an elderly man seeks solace on the serene shores of Inis Eala after the loss of his beloved wife. Alone except for his faithful dog, Seamus's days of solitude take an unexpected turn when he encounters a group of orphaned siblings. Despite the contrast in their worlds, a bond forms, and Seamus opens his heart and home to these young souls.

The hungry Forest is moving forward like an army, a green and constant threat to the humans living in and on an increasingly crumbling Wall. Feather, accompanied only by her scaled ferret, Sleek, must avoid the Forest's tentacles, and the many dangerous creatures it shelters, to return the community's precious spyglass to its rightful place. Along the way, she develops her resilience, and meets other people living on the Wall, whose stories and experiences open her mind, and those of her community, to new horizons.

Julie knows it’s unusual that a professional wrestler runs a constant commentary on her life that only she can hear. But grief can be awfully funny sometimes. National Book Award nominee Bryan Bliss delivers a thought-provoking, one-of-a-kind novel about how to tread the line between moving on and holding on. Dispatches from Parts Unknown is for fans of David Arnold, Nina LaCour, and You’ve Reached Sam.

Tras un descuido al enviar mensajes por su celular, Pedro extravía a su madre en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Sería un accidente si tan sólo Laura no estuviera "enferma de olvido" y necesitara el cuidado de todos. Sería una anécdota más a no ser porque a partir de ese momento Armando, Pedro y Sara estarán lejos de volver a la normalidad.

Eleven-year-old Be hasn't spoken a word since her mother left. She hangs on to the hope that one day they will be reunited, but after two years of waiting, it's becoming more difficult. Her father can do little to protect her from her stepmother, Big Mother. Thankfully, Be has a secret friend, her little kitten Meo, to comfort her in the worst of times. Unfortunately, Big Mother has other plans.

Nossa vida na era da tecnologia é cheia de memes, posts, memórias e notícias (infelizmente, até as que são fake news). A linha do tempo na rede social de um escritor tem um pouco de tudo: textinho, textão, brincadeiras, desabafos, desafios... Um verdadeiro baú de tesouros escritos e comentados! Leo Cunha mergulhou no próprio baú cibernético para reunir alguns de seus posts favoritos, crônicas da contemporaneidade tecnológica, para compor este livro divertido e reflexivo que fala sobre tudo aquilo que a gente nem imagina que nos interessa.

Pandemia, isolamento, aulas pela internet, distanciamento social... Ninguém merece ficar trancado dentro de casa por tanto tempo. Mesmo respeitando rigorosamente o isolamento, Natália quer e precisa viver uma aventura. Mas ela tem uma vantagem: um avô muito legal que a convidou para uma viagem literária (sem sair de casa, claro). Os caminhos percorridos por eles seguem por vários livros, de autoras e autores brasileiros, que representam nossa literatura de uma maneira ímpar.

Wenn deine ganze Welt im Chaos versinkt, wer wird bis zuletzt an deiner Seite stehen? Ein fesselnder Jugendroman über die inneren und äußeren Kämpfe einer Schulklasse – authentisch, mitreißend und hochemotional! Eben hat der 15-Jährige Nelson noch gedacht, auf der Klassenfahrt könnte er endlich mit Marie zusammenkommen. Doch im nächsten Moment sieht er sie eng umschlungen mit Hamza. Hamza, seinem Blutsbruder und besten Kumpel! Aber als er ihn zur Rede stellt, offenbart ihm Hamza ein Geheimnis, das seine Welt aus den Fugen geraten lässt und ihre Freundschaft zu zerbrechen droht.

Wenn der Sturm naht, bleibt dir nicht mehr viel Zeit: Doch kannst du deinem Schicksal wirklich entkommen? Mitten im Südpazifik liegt die Inselgruppe Tuvalu. Dort lebt die 15-jährige Tahnee mit ihrer Familie. Sie ernähren sich von den Fischen aus der Lagune und von den Kokosnüssen, die vor dem Haus wachsen. Doch nun ist ihr Leben auf der Insel bedroht. Jedes Jahr von November bis April fegen Taifune über das Meer, die meterhohe Wellen verursachen. Sie zerstören die Häuser und lassen die Erde salzig und unbrauchbar werden. Eines Tages beschließt der Vater, mit der Familie auszuwandern. Tahnee hingegen möchte lieber bleiben.

Une histoire d'amour, d'une profondeur et d'une justesse bouleversantes ! Ari, quinze ans, est un adolescent en colère, silencieux, dont le frère est en prison. Dante est un garçon expansif, drôle, sûr de lui. Ils n'ont a priori rien en commun. Ils nouent pourtant une profonde amitié, une de ces relations qui changent la vie à jamais... C'est donc l'un avec l'autre, et l'un pour l'autre, que les deux garçons vont partir en quête de leur identité et découvrir les secrets de l'Univers.