Caterpillar Summer
By Gillian McDunn

This beautifully written, emotional debut tells the story of a girl, her special needs brother, and the summer they will never forget.

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The Strangers
By Margaret Peterson Haddix

Readers, don’t miss out on this thrilling adventure filled with mysteries and plot twists aplenty in this absorbing series about family and friendships. Perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember!

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You Owe Me a Murder
By Eileen Cook

On a school trip to London that includes her ex-boyfriend, Kim meets risk-taker Nicki. When she jokes about swapping murders, Kim plays along – that is, until Kim’s ex-boyfriend mysteriously dies. Blackmailed by Nicki to fulfill her end of the deal, Kim will have to commit a murder or take the fall for one.

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The Weight of the Stars
By K. Ancrum

Don’t miss this new LGBT young adult romance from K. Ancrum, written with the same style of short, micro-fiction chapters and immediacy that garnered acclaim for her debut, The Wicker King.

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The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World
By Melinda Gates

Throughout her journey, it has become increasingly clear to Melinda Gates: If you want to lift a society up, you need to stop keeping women down. In this moving and compelling book, she shares lessons learned from the inspiring people she’s met during her work and travels around the world.

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Woman of Color
By Latonya Yvette

Blogger/Stylist LaTonya Yvette gets candid about life’s trials, including motherhood, love, death, and racism. Her first book, Woman of Color, is part memoir, part lifestyle guide, packed with moving essays, gorgeous original photographs, and practical style and beauty advice.

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Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of “The View”
By Ramin Setoodeh

With The View, Barbara Walters revolutionized morning TV. The daily chatfest didn’t just comment on the news. It became the news. Award-winning journalist Ramin Setoodeh takes readers backstage and behind the scenes with stunning interviews with nearly every host.

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The Bold World: A Memoir of Family and Transformation
By Jodie Patterson

Witness a mother reshaping her attitudes and beliefs to meet the needs of her transgender son, Penelope– and opening the minds of everyone in her family who absolutely, unequivocally refused to conform. Jodie Patterson also shares her family’s history–particularly incidents within the Black community around sexism, racism, and civil rights.

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Gingerbread
By Helen Oyeyemi

Influenced by the mysterious place gingerbread holds in classic children’s stories, Award-winning novelist Helen Oyeyemi (Boy, Snow, Bird) invites readers into a delightful tale of a surprising family legacy, in which the inheritance is a recipe.

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Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C.S Lewis
By Patti Callahan

In one of the greatest love stories, we meet a brilliant writer, a fiercely independent mother, and a passionate woman who changed the life of respected author C.S. Lewis and inspired books that still enchants readers today.

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