Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and peer pressure

Chris Creed grew up as the class freakthe bullies' punching bag.

Roberta Ritter has been waiting for a knight in shining armor for most of her humdrum life.

The award-winning author Scott O'Dell brings Sacagawea's story to life, giving us a breathtaking account of this young heroine's role in an American saga.

In Lois Lowrys Newbery Medalwinning classic, twelve-year-old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world.

From the author of Gym Candy comes a novel of football and bullying, finding friends and finding courage.

Mercer Buddie wants two things in this world: a girlfriend and the chance to prove to his master falconer father that he's not a flake.

Fifteen-year-old Shay Summers is trying to cope with the death of her father, being overweight, and threats from a girl bully in school.

Stay on the roads.

There are two sides to every story.

No one is kind to sixth-grader Brendan Doyle: his foster mother, his teachers, his classmates, and especially the thugs who bully him.

Art, mystery, fun and friendship,combine in thisillustrated middle grade seriesdebut.

Seventeen year-old dirt-bike-riding daredevil Arlo Santiago catches the eye of the U.

What will Nikki and Deja do when their beloved teacher is out and a clueless substitute takes her place?

The only thing more dangerous than a king is his heir in this first English translation of the romantic tragedy that inspired the popular TV series from one of China's best-known authors of heartbreakperfect for readers of Captive Prince and Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation.

A hilarious and heartwarming debut about picky eating, finding your people, and standing proud.

Life is full of opportunity for young women, but it's also far more pressured than ever before.

'Lizzie has been able to embody the power of hope and compassion in everything she does.

Life is full of opportunity for 20-somethings, but it's also far more pressured than ever before.

Now a major CBBC TV series.

Get ready to see the world of teen influencers they'd never want you to share .

What's worse than hiding a secret?

Winner of the Guardian Children Fiction's Prize 2016Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2017Living on the South Crongton council estate has its worries - and life for McKay has been even tougher since his mum died.

'It's good that I've found this secret place .

Steph Landry's been a high school pariah - and the butt of every joke imaginable - ever since she spilt her red Super Big Gulp all over It Girl Lauren Moffat's white D&G mini-skirt.

This practical look at sexual purity is written directly to teens in a frank, accessible, and totally honest style to help them make decisions for sexual integrity.

Fifteen-year-old Alyx Atlas was raised as a boy, yet she knows something others dont.

When Sandro Zapote finds out his little sister needs heart surgery, he is determined to help his parents raise the money theyll need to help her get better.

In this affecting middle grade debut, perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Lynda Mullaly Hunt, a boy finds unexpected friendship in a motley group of kids following a devastating loss.

For fans ofInside Out and Back AgainandAminas Voice comes abreathtaking own voices story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books.

From New York Times bestselling author Jason June comes a moving and hilarious sex-positive teen rom-com about the complexities of first loves, first hookups, and first heartbreaksand how to stay true to yourself while embracing what you never saw coming, thats perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Becky Albertalli.

When summer break brings BIG changes, these BFFs 4EVA may end up saying good-bye 4EVA in the eighth and final book in this popular middle-grade series told entirely in text messages, emojis, and passed notes.

With a Valentines Day dance, snooping parents, and way too many secrets, these four BFFs have a lot to deal with in the seventh book in this hilarious series told entirely in text messages, emojis, and passed notes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and the Dork Diaries series.

Pretty Little Liars meets Burn for Burn in this thrilling debut from Wattpad star Ann Valett.

* Chosen as a 2020 Kirkus Prize Finalist for Young Readers' Literature!

Speak enters the world of Gossip Girl in this modern immigrant story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang about two girls navigating wealth, power, friendship, and trauma.

Kyrie McCauley, author ofthe William C.

Perfect for fans of Laura Ruby, Laurie Halse Anderson, and Mindy McGinnis, Kyrie McCauleys stunning YA debut is a powerful story about the haunting specter of domestic violence and the rebellious forces of sisterhood and first love.

A thrilling debut, reminiscent of new fan favorites like One of Us Is Lying and the beloved classics by Agatha Christie, that will leave readers guessing until the explosive ending.