Ashley Leffel

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Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen | FICTION, Apr 12, 2024

A coming-of-age classic set in Regency England. A must-have for teens and adults alike.

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Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen | FICTION, Apr 12, 2024

A Regency-era, satirical romance with themes that have stood the test of time. A staple for all teen collections.

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1984

George Orwell | FICTION, Apr 05, 2024

Due to the complexity of topics and discussion of sexuality and torture, this book is recommended for older teens.

Cruzita and the Mariacheros

Ashley Granillo | FICTION, Apr 01, 2024

Mariachi, family, and pan dulce are the ingredients for this perfect middle grade novel. Highly recommended for all middle grade collections.

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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

Marjane Satrapi | FICTION, Mar 29, 2024

Fans of graphic memoirs, such as Art Spiegelman’s Maus, will readily devour this. A first purchase for young adult collections.

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Just Shy of Ordinary

A.J Sass | FICTION, Dec 01, 2023

Shai’s struggles with identity, anxiety, first love, and faith will resonate with middle grade and young adult readers. A recommended purchase for all secondary school collections.

Best Young Adult Books 2023 | SLJ Best Books

Ashley Leffel, Amanda Mastrull, Emmy Neal, Allie Stevens, Emily Walker, Nov 21, 2023

Readers will find engaging plots and unforgettable characters in these 25 Best YA novels of 2023. They span genre and setting, from a fantasy in alternate Tang dynasty China to a contemporary novel in modern-day NYC, but share common threads of teens coming of age and finding and embracing their truth.