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Randi Pink masterfully weaves four lives into a larger story – as timely as ever – about a woman’s right to choose her future.

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Randi Pink masterfully weaves four lives into a larger story – as timely as ever – about a woman’s right to choose her future.

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Set in the summer of 1972, this moving YA historical novel is narrated by teen girls from different backgrounds with one thing in common: Each girl is dealing with pregnancy.
Four teenage girls. Four different stories. What they all have in common is that they’re dealing with unplanned pregnancies.

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Two teenagers, strangers to each other, have decided to jump from the same bridge at the same time.

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Two teenagers, strangers to each other, have decided to jump from the same bridge at the same time.

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Aaron and Tillie don't know each other, but they are both feeling suicidal, and arrive at the George Washington Bridge at the same time, intending to jump. Aaron is a gay misfit struggling with depression and loneliness. Tillie isn't sure what her problem is -- only that she will never be good enough.

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An Amazon Best Book of the Month! A captivating and powerful exploration of the opioid crisis—the deadliest drug epidemic in American history—through the eyes of a college-bound softball star. 

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An Amazon Best Book of the Month! A captivating and powerful exploration of the opioid crisis—the deadliest drug epidemic in American history—through the eyes of a college-bound softball star. 

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When a car crash sidelines Mickey just before softball season, she has to find a way to hold on to her spot as the catcher for a team expected to make a historic tournament run. Behind the plate is the only place she’s ever felt comfortable, and the painkillers she’s been prescribed can help her get there.

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How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe

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How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe

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A romance starring a Mexican American teen who discovers love and profound truths about the universe when she spends her summer on a road trip across the country.

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A romance starring a Mexican American teen who discovers love and profound truths about the universe when she spends her summer on a road trip across the country.

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When her twin sister reaches social media stardom, Moon Fuentez accepts her fate as the ugly, unwanted sister hidden in the background, destined to be nothing more than her sister’s camerawoman. But this summer, Moon also takes a job as the “merch girl” on a tour bus full of beautiful influencers and her fate begins to shift in the best way possible.

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From the award-winning author of The Serpent King comes a beautiful examination of grief, found family, and young love.

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From the award-winning author of The Serpent King comes a beautiful examination of grief, found family, and young love.

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Life in a small Appalachian town is not easy. Cash lost his mother to an opioid addiction and his Papaw is dying slowly from emphysema. Dodging drug dealers and watching out for his best friend, Delaney, is second nature. He’s been spending his summer mowing lawns while she works at Dairy Queen.

But when Delaney manages to secure both of them full rides to an elite prep school in Connecticut, Cash will have to grapple with his need to protect and love Delaney, and his love for the grandparents who saved him and the town he would have to leave behind.

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Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Debut Novel (2020), Nominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2020)

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Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Debut Novel (2020), Nominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2020)

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Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince’s Council of 11. If she’s picked, she’ll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But The Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: Kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won’t stand by and become someone’s pawn—but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself?

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This moving debut novel in verse about a teenage girl dealing with the aftermath of an accident that nearly takes her brother’s life is a stunning exploration of grief and the power of forgiveness.

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This moving debut novel in verse about a teenage girl dealing with the aftermath of an accident that nearly takes her brother’s life is a stunning exploration of grief and the power of forgiveness.

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Life changes forever for Liv when her older brother, Jonah, accidentally shoots himself with his best friend Clay’s father’s gun. Now Jonah needs round-the-clock care just to stay alive, and Liv seems to be the only person who can see that her brother is still there inside his broken body.

With Liv’s mom suing Clay’s family, there are divisions in the community that Liv knows she’s not supposed to cross. But Clay is her friend, too, and she refuses to turn away from him—just like she refuses to give up on Jonah.

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Goodreads Choice AwardNominee for Best Young Adult Fiction (2020)The Hating Game meets Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by way of Morgan Matson in this unforgettable romantic comedy about two rival overachievers whose relationship completely transforms over the course of twenty-four hours.

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Goodreads Choice AwardNominee for Best Young Adult Fiction (2020)The Hating Game meets Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by way of Morgan Matson in this unforgettable romantic comedy about two rival overachievers whose relationship completely transforms over the course of twenty-four hours.

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It’s the last day of senior year. Rowan Roth and Neil McNair have been bitter rivals for all of high school, clashing on test scores, student council elections, and even gym class pull-up contests. While Rowan, who secretly wants to write romance novels, is anxious about the future, she’d love to beat her infuriating nemesis one last time.

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The Bridge

Written by Bill Konigsberg
Narrated by Marin Ireland

Book Published by Scholastic Inc
Audio Published by Scholastic Audio

Aaron and Tillie don't know each other, but they are both feeling suicidal, and arrive at the George Washington Bridge at the same time, intending to jump. Aaron is a gay misfit struggling with depression and loneliness. Tillie isn't sure what her problem is – only that she will never be good enough.

On the bridge, there are four things that could happen:

Aaron jumps and Tillie doesn't.

Tillie jumps and Aaron doesn't.

They both jump.

Neither of them jumps.

Or maybe all four things happen, in this astonishing and insightful novel from Bill Konigsberg.

Digital Retail Download ISBN: 978-1-338-69177-1
Digital Library Download ISBN: 978-1-338-69178-8

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As a biracial, unenrolled tribal member and the product of a scandal, Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in—both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. When her family is struck by tragedy, Daunis puts her dreams on hold to care for her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie, the charming new recruit on her brother’s hockey team.

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Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more...?

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Listen to an excerpt of Angeline Boulley's FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER audiobook, read by Isabella Star LaBlanc.

In Firekeeper's Daughter, debut author Angeline Boulley crafts a groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community, for fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange.

Eighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. She dreams of a fresh start at college, but when family tragedy strikes, Daunis puts her future on hold to look after her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie, the charming new recruit on her brother Levi’s hockey team.

Yet even as Daunis falls for Jamie, she senses the dashing hockey star is hiding something. Everything comes to light when Daunis witnesses a shocking murder, thrusting her into an FBI investigation of a lethal new drug.

Reluctantly, Daunis agrees to go undercover, drawing on her knowledge of chemistry and Ojibwe traditional medicine to track down the source. But the search for truth is more complicated than Daunis imagined, exposing secrets and old scars. At the same time, she grows concerned with an investigation that seems more focused on punishing the offenders than protecting the victims.

Now, as the deceptions - and deaths - keep growing, Daunis must learn what it means to be a strong Anishinaabe kwe (Ojibwe woman) and how far she’ll go for her community, even if it tears apart the only world she’s ever known. 

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"With gut-wrenching, realistic scenes that illustrate their youth and innocence to scenes that show their forced growth into motherhood, readers' hearts will break for these teens who don't know what to expect when their life throws them the unexpected. An excellent fictionalized look at the reality of teen pregnancy with a historical lens. A must for all teen collections.-- School Library Journal, STARRED review

"Pink offers a timely, sobering account of the reality women faced before abortion was made legal. -- Publishers Weekly

"[Pink's] style is absorbing, at times balancing Southern Gothic elements ... with trenchant pith. Throughout, though, the theme is one of young women struggling to help one another in a place and time that offers them few choices... Readers will be drawn by the story and stay for the message."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

" Pink weaves a heart-wrenching narrative through multiple perspectives that examines life before Roe v. Wade. The author brings to light the reality about the lack of choices that women, especially young, unwed women, had in regard to their futures. A timely, honest story about women's right to choose."-- Kirkus Reviews

"Each of the four narrators provide a glimpse into what few options are left when abortion is not a choice, including backwoods abortion and its often-grave consequences. As women's right to choose is placed under scrutiny once again, these stories are a reminder of what horrors lie ahead when history repeats itself." - Booklist

Praise for Into White:

"Pink is careful to never allow the story itself to fall into agenda-pushing. Instead, she allows Toya to explore the gray areas teens negotiate as their identities shift and as their belief systems are challenged. This debut ought to inspire readers to have conversations among themselves about family, empathy, community, and respect for others." -Booklist, starred review

" Pink isn't afraid of being provocative . . . and the book dives into thorny issues of identity, self-image, and the internal effects of racism in a strikingly frank way." - Publishers Weekly

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Today, Tonight, Tomorrow is a new contemporary young adult book by Rachel Lynn Solomon that is a little bit of The Hating Game mixed with Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. It is a story of two enemies who find themselves feeling very different about one another over the course of a single eventful day.

The Nerd Daily recently had the opportunity to talk with Rachel to celebrate the release of this book and answer some other personal questions on her writing and life.

Hi Rachel! Tell us a little about yourself!

Thank you so much for having me! I've spent my whole life in Seattle, first in a suburb and now in a neighborhood just south of a zoo. I studied journalism at the University of Washington and worked in public radio for a few years before I felt pulled more to fiction. These days, I divide my time between writing, freelance editing, and teaching writing workshops. A fun fact: once I was part of a group of people who broke a Guinness World Record for the most natural redheads in one place.

Your new novel, Today, Tonight, Tomorrow, releases on July 28th! What do you want people to know about Today, Tonight, Tomorrow?

Today Tonight Tomorrow is a rivals-to-lovers romantic comedy that takes place over 24 hours on the last day of senior year. There's a lot of banter, forced proximity, and exploration of Seattle through a senior class game I made up for the book called Howl, a mashup of Assassin and a scavenger hunt. It's the most fun I've had writing a book, and while my first two YA novels were a bit heavier, with this one, I really wanted to put something out into the world that would bring readers joy.

What led you to writing YA contemporary novels?

The first book I queried was sort of new adult before new adult took off, a coming-of-age about a grad school dropout in her early twenties. I queried it as women's fiction and only got one request, but I'd also joined a local critique group, and one of the members told me my voice sounded YA. I hadn't read YA in years-I'd never even heard of Sarah Dessen-and when I went back to it, I just immediately fell in love. I probably read over a hundred books that year, trying to immerse myself in it as much as possible, which then led to writing and querying my next book, a YA contemporary. Three books later, I wrote the book that became my debut.

What does a day of writing look for you?

I used to set up at a local coffee shop, but now that I'm writing from home, I usually work on freelance projects or book promo in the morning and write in the afternoons on my couch! I'm a huge fan of the pomodoro method and apps like Forest to help me focus.

How different was it writing your debut adult novel, The Ex Talk, compared with your young adult novels?

The biggest difference was the amount of independence my main characters have. In The Ex Talk, the protagonist can easily get herself from place to place, owns a house, and is (mostly) financially independent. As an adult millennial, she also has a completely different relationship with her mother, and as she pursues a romance, the obstacles in her way are a bit different. There's the added stress of work, and questions of "Am I doing things right as an adult?" and "Is this what I'm supposed to be doing with my life?" come up a lot.

What does it feel like when you publish a new book?

An intense mix of excitement, anxiety, and adrenaline!! It's always surreal seeing it on bookshelves and hearing which parts people relate to. While it's scary that it's completely out of my hands, I love hearing others' interpretations when I'm tagged or when someone reaches out to me. It's fascinating that the book can mean something different to each reader.

How did you become involved in Pitch Wars and how has it affected your own writing?

Pitch Wars was very different when I got involved back in 2014-all I did was DM the organizer and ask to be a mentor! Now there's a formal application process and mentors reapply every year. Pitch Wars has become an integral piece of my writing community. My past mentees are now friends and critique partners, and almost everyone I'm close with at this point has some root in Pitch Wars. I also currently serve on the leadership board.

What advice do you have for aspiring authors?

Always be working on your next book. I truly believe stubbornness and success are closely linked in this industry, and the only way to ensure you have more chances to get where you want to be is by having another book ready to shop around if the one you're currently querying isn't getting the response you hoped for. Publishing is a marathon, not a sprint-my debut novel was my fifth completed manuscript!

What does your perfect day look like?

I love gloomy weather, so if I can be inside writing something I love while rain batters the windows, that's true happiness for me. Any perfect day for me would probably also need to include tacos.

What are some things you couldn't live without to make it through 2020?

I used to write every day at a coffee shop, and I have an almost Pavlovian response to the chai I'd order there-one sip, and I'd immediately feel productive. So I tracked down the powder they use and I've been making it at home! Also, my eight-pound dog, who keeps me company on the couch while I write.

Lastly, do you have any book recommendations for us?

A few books I've adored that are coming out later this year:

Now That I've Found You by Kristina Forest, a contemporary YA romance that feels like a YA version of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (out August 25)

The Roommate by Rosie Danan, a steamy adult romcom about a woman who discovers her new roommate is an adult entertainer (out September 15)

Rent a Boyfriend by Gloria Chao, a clever YA romcom about a college student who falls for the fake boyfriend she hires to impress her parents (out November 10)

Will you be picking up Today, Tonight, Tomorrow? Tell us in the comments below!

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Q&A: Rachel Lynn Solomon, Author of 'Today, Tonight, Tomorrow' | The Nerd Daily

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Today, Tonight, Tomorrow is a new contemporary young adult book by Rachel Lynn Solomon that is a little bit of The Hating Game mixed with Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. It is a story of two enemies who find themselves feeling very different about one another over the course of a single eventful day.

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Meet the author of The Bridge, Bill Konigsberg.

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Author Bill Konigsberg is featured in this Youtube interview from the St. Louis Teen Book Festival.