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The Soulmate Project

Grades 6-12+

"An engaging blend of clean romance, drama, and sci-fi.

Recommended for middle and high school collections." —School Library Journal

Ghosts Aboard Starlight

Grades 9-12+


"The story is vivid, poetic, and truly compelling." —Ona G., Librarian

This Trauma is Sponsored

Grades 9-12+


"A sobering look behind the family vlogging curtain for reluctant readers."

Kirkus Reviews


"Recommended for hi-lo collections.”

School Library Journal

The Final Diadem

Grades 9-12+


"A must-read for fans of science fiction. Plot twists are plentiful and come unexpectedly."

School Library Journal

Solar Punks

Grades 9-12+

Free printable mini reading guide.


2026 Green Earth Book Awards - Honors,

JLG Gold Standard,

YALSA 2026 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers

Girl Crush

Grades 9-12+



"A strong choice."School Library Journal

Take a Sad Song

Grades 9-12+

Kirkus Best of 2024: Teen/YA list


"A thoughtful must-read that explores grueling attempts to destroy girls’ spirits."

—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED

Reaching for Venus

Grades 9-12+


"A heartfelt journey of finding oneself."

—Kirkus Reviews

Daylan and the River of Secrets

Grades 5-8+

Also available in Spanish.



2025 Américas Book Award

Commended Title



"A powerful emotional experience [that] explores friendship, bullying, mythology, and self-acceptance with a deft hand."

—School Library Journal

The Brujos of Borderland High

Grades 9-12+


2025 International Latino Book Awards

Bronze, Best YA Fantasy & Adventure


"A sweet and hopeful story of queer love and brujo magic." Kirkus Reviews

Samson & Domingo

Grades 9-12+


2024 International Latino Book Awards

Honorable Mention, Best LGBTQ+ Themed Book

Sign Me Up

Grades 9-12+


"A reluctant reader story that validates differences." Kirkus Reviews

No Place for Fairy Tales

Grades 9-12+


"An ESSENTIAL read for many young people."Kirstyn Y., Librarian

Dandelion Travels

Grades 9-12+

Free printable reading guide.


"A strong, emotionally complex choice for reluctant readers." —Kirkus Reviews


"An exploration of teen drama that will appeal to a wide range of high school readers." —School Library Journal

The Same Beat

Grades 9-12+


"Will be extremely meaningful for younger queer teens." —Lily M., NetGalley

Only Pieces

Grades 9-12+

Free printable reading guide.



"An appealing coming-of-age story that will engage reluctant readers." —Kirkus Reviews

Rising Out

Grades 9-12+


"A quick, powerful read about self-acceptance and love!"Jenna W., Educator

Some Girls Bind

Grades 9-12+


"Highly recommended for schools and public libraries."School Library Journal, STARRED


"A coming-out story full of love and affirmation." —Kirkus Reviews

I Am Water

Grades 9-12+


"A beautifully written, easily accessible book." —Catherine S., Librarian

A Perfect Blank

Grades 9-12+


"Sensitively and realistically displays the feelings of a trans teen."

—Kirkus Reviews



"Praises every life as remarkable and worthy." —School Library Journal

You and Me and Misery

Grades 9-12+


"Recommended where novels in verse are popular." School Library Journal

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