Realistic Fiction For Kids

A cozy YA holiday rom-com set on a snow-dusted Christmas tree farm, where a girl who walked away from music and a country star nursing writer’s block find themselves writing songs—and maybe falling in love—just in time for the holidays. In my heart is a Christmas tree farm... Paisley...

A sunny romance about a road trip and life’s unexpected turns from the author of Give Me a Sign. “Stops Along The Way is the vehicle for a perfect summer road trip: romance in the driver’s seat with sisterhood riding shotgun.” —Marissa Eller, author of Joined At The Joints and Left On...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes the first book in a new, high-flying trilogy featuring the legendary Skyward Flight as they undertake a deadly intergalactic mission to explore a mysterious alien world. After decades of war against alien...

A mystery and coming-of-age drama set against the backdrop of an elite all-girls rowing club as they navigate first loves, first heartbreaks, and the bonds that form when winning isn’t the only thing on the line. Soon to be adapted for Hulu, by the producer of Pretty Little Liars! For...

Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Ruta Sepetys, this sweet, summery romance set in Nantucket follows seventeen-year-old Abby Schoenberg as she uncovers a secret about her grandmother's life during WWII. Seventeen-year-old Abby Schoenberg isn't exactly looking forward to the summer before her...

Two rivals from opposing gangs grow dangerously close in this dazzling YA debut set in 1940s San Francisco Chinatown. Beneath the neon glare of postwar San Francisco, Chinatown is ruled by two rival crime families. East Phoenix deals in secrets and stealth, West Dragon in fists and fear. But...

From the author of Hearts Overboard comes a swoony mystery-filled romance in which a girl on a school trip to Venice gets swept off her feet by a mask-wearing stranger...but does she know him already? Lose yourself in the masquerade—because sometimes, the greatest adventure begins when you...

A WILLIAM C. MORRIS YOUNG ADULT AWARD FINALIST In this romantic dramedy, a young Taiwanese American girl desperate to connect to her heritage agrees to be a dating coach for her co-worker in exchange for Mandarin lessons—a flawless plan until she starts to catch feelings. . . . “A funny...

SCHNEIDER FAMILY AWARD HONOR BOOK A hopeful novel about two teenagers who end up catching the curveballs life keeps throwing at them as high school, disabilities, and a surprise diagnosis upend their lives. “A poignant, romantic, and deeply heartfelt story of resilience in the face of...

Ten bestselling, critically acclaimed authors deliver a fresh novel of interconnected stories that follows a group of young adults over the course of a few wild, transformative hours at an epic house party! The biggest event of the year is happening, and you’re invited! Join us for Florence...

A swoony rivals-to-lovers romance about two girls who unexpectedly fall for each other while creating a love-story based RPG! Love is an art. Sixteen-year-old Lynda Fan has the skills and the drive to get into the Rhode Island School of Design—but not the money. Her parents are too busy paying...

In a small town haunted by unsolved disappearances, a teen with a secret ability must unravel a deadly mystery -- before she becomes the next victim. Mendocino is not the quaint coastal California town Zayn Pereira imagined. It's shrouded in a fog that never lets up. Posters of a missing teen...

Personalities clash and friendships shift between six very different girls in this audio collection of the first five books in Melody Carlson’s Carter House Girls series. YA readers will enjoy the juicy storylines, new romances, and hidden secrets of each girl, as well as the changes each...

A status-obsessed senior unexpectedly falls for a freshman because of his Danny Zuko audition in their high school's production of Grease in this outrageously funny epistolary novel set in 1991. "Matt Boren brilliantly captures the voices of students way back in 1992 with humor and wit and a...

A Romeo & Juliet-inspired small-town baseball romance where the son and daughter of two rival families must decide if their love is worth the risk. High school junior Eliza Crowley is known as the Princess of Fairfield, a farm town in North Carolina that loves two things—tradition and baseball...

In Erin Baldwin's new YA romance novel, fake dating isn't just complicated--it's competitive. "Good Luck, Babe! is nothing short of iconic . . . this book is fun and honest and relatable in the best way." —Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart and She Gets...

In this swoony and charming romcom with a twist, a 17-year-old goes back in time to relive her relationship and see where it went wrong. "This one makes all my dreams come true." —Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow Zadie expected...

A beautiful, heartbreaking love story about two teens who find their way back to each other through a second chance romance. "An achingly tender reminder to hold onto life with both hands . . . the perfect blend of hope and heartbreak, sure to stay with you long after you've finished reading."...

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB PICK! A bold young adult thriller about a teen scammer who won't let boys, friends, or even murder get in her way. “Li’s first foray into thriller pulls out all the stops to great success. Ambitious, smart, and wickedly fun, this is the fast-paced...

When a San Francisco treasure hunt ropes two ex-besties back together, they’ll end up digging into their own complicated, buried feelings in this queer YA rom com! “A delightful romance, treasure hunt, and celebration of queer history all rolled into one.”—Kelly Quindlen, bestselling...