Maddi Gonzalez

Jun 20, 2024 | slj.com | Jordan Morris |Adam Fisher |Magnolia Porter Siddell |Maddi Gonzalez

. Jul. 2024. 256p. Tr $25.99. ISBN 9781250789228. COPY ISBN Gr 8 Up–The narrative set-up for Youth Group may be familiar to readers who have been a member of a non-denominational church, or those familiar with the practice of taking pop songs and converting the lyrics to a faith-focused message. Kay enters the teen area of Stone Mission Church and meets Meg and Cortland, who lead the service through its stereotypical ups and downs.

Jun 20, 2024 | slj.com | Carol Youssif |Magnolia Porter Siddell |Maddi Gonzalez

Gr 7 Up–A riveting story about a trans teen finding their place in the world, which just so happens to be a small cabin in the woods. Sixteen-year-old Ash feels alone in their friendless school days, going home to a family that often uses their dead name. Trying to get away from everything seems like the logical answer, so Ash researches and plans a trip to a remote cabin in the northern California woods.

Jun 20, 2024 | slj.com | Adam Fisher |Magnolia Porter Siddell |Maddi Gonzalez

Gr 7 Up–Urban legends and nightmarish creatures will know the name of the fearless Vivian Vance! Raised on fairy tales and stories much like any other kid, Vivian wants to turn the tales her father read to her as a child into a career as a detective investigating the supernatural. Honing her skills by doing small jobs for the kids at school, Vivian is known for always being able to solve the case.

Jun 20, 2024 | slj.com | Andrea Lipinski |Magnolia Porter Siddell |Maddi Gonzalez

. Aug. 2024. 240p. Tr $24.99. ISBN 9781547611188. COPY ISBN Gr 7 Up–Cousins Jalissa and Kim move to the city of Los Aguaceros together, each with their own goals in mind. As the story goes backwards and forwards in time, readers learn that the girls have unusual superpowers and grow to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their personalities. Parts of the book are action-packed, with the girls using their newfound powers to fight the mysterious monsters that are attacking the city.

Jun 18, 2024 | slj.com | Melisa A. Bailey |Magnolia Porter Siddell |Maddi Gonzalez |James Tynion IV

Gr 3-7–Young inventor Benjamin Carver III strives to emulate his namesake George Washington Carver—who happens to be his great-great-great uncle. Even so, Ben prefers the moniker Mr. Smarty Pants. He spends his time creating in his garage, trying to navigate his peanut butter allergy and fighting his arch nemesis Deon, aka Dark Midnight, with his sidekicks Peter and Jemma. Deon has a chance at growth but quickly backslides, creating an opening for a sequel.