Ashley Leffel

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The Singular Life of Aria Patel

Samira Ahmed | FICTION, Sep 26, 2025

A fun trip through the multiverse, with heart. A first purchase for young adult collections.

The Scammer

Tiffany D Jackson | FICTION, Sep 01, 2025

A highly recommended read for fans of young adult psychological thrillers and Jackson’s previous works.

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Pretty Girl County

Lakita Wilson | FICTION, Jul 01, 2025

A funny, emotional glimpse into the unique Black social system of Prince George’s County; readers will be rooting for Sommer and Reya to achieve their dreams.

Tripping Over You

Owena White | GRAPHIC NOVELS, Jun 01, 2025

Fans of Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper and Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau’s Bloom will enjoy this LGBTQIA+ romantic graphic novel and anxiously await the next volume in the series.

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The Rules of Royalty

Cale Dietrich | FICTION, Dec 01, 2024

An LGBTQIA+ romance reminiscent of The Princess Diaries with characters readers will root for.

Best Young Adult Books 2024 | SLJ Best Books

Ashley Leffel, Amanda Mastrull, Emmy Neal, Allie Stevens, Emily Walker, Nov 25, 2024

From moving tales in verse to romantic romps to stories of monsters both real and fantastical, these 25 YA novels represent the best of teens living, loving, surviving, and thriving in worlds and times that do not always accept them.

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Animal Farm

George Orwell | FICTION, Sep 13, 2024

An undereducated working class lured by propaganda, manipulation of power, and political corruption are themes that remain as important now as when this was published. A necessary addition to YA collections.