New Books for May 4
A-okay
Greene, Jarad, author, illustrator
2021
When Jay starts eighth grade with a few pimples he doesn't think much of it at first ... except to wonder if the embarrassing acne will disappear as quickly as it arrived. But when his acne goes from bad to worse, Jay's prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects. Regardless, he's convinced it'll all be worth it if clear skin is on the horizon! Meanwhile, school isn't going exactly as planned. All of Jay's friends are in different classes; he has no one to sit with at lunch; his best friend, Brace, is avoiding him; and--to top it off--Jay doesn't understand why he doesn't share the same feelings two of his fellow classmates, a boy named Mark and a girl named Amy, have for him.
All of us villains
Foody, Amanda, author
2021
Every generation, seven families select a champion to compete in a tournament to the death for control of high magick--the most powerful resource in the world--but this year, a salacious tell-all book draws reporters, tourists, and government agents to Ilvernath to watch the bloody curse unfold and some of the champions are determined to thwart their destinies and rewrite their stories.
Anxious people
Backman, Fredrik, 1981- author
2020
An open house becomes a fearful situation when an escaped bank robber takes everyone inside hostage. As pressure mounts, eight strangers open up to each other and share their darkest secrets.
The Art of gen:LOCK
Wallace, Daniel, 1970- author
2021
"A stunning hardcover companion to gen:LOCK, the latest animated show from Rooster Teeth, the creators of RWBY! Go behind the scenes with exclusive commentary from the writers, animators, creators, artists and voice actors of gen:LOCK, the highly stylized space drama. Featuring full color artwork from the show and behind the scenes sketches and notes about the development of series that you won't find anywhere else!"
Can't stop won't stop : a hip-hop history
Chang, Jeff, author
2021
"The American Book Award winner, now completely adapted for a young adult audience! From award-winning author Jeff Chang, Can't Stop Won't Stop is the story of hip-hop, a generation-defining movement and the music that transformed American politics and culture forever. Hip hop is one of the most dominant and influential cultures in America, giving new voice to the younger generation. It defines a generation's worldview. Exploring hip hop's beginnings up to the present day, Jeff Chang and Dave "Davey D" Cook provide a provocative look into the new world that the hip hop generation has created. Based on original interviews with DJs, b-boys, rappers, activists, and gang members, with unforgettable portraits of many of hip hop's forebears, founders, mavericks, and present day icons, this book chronicles the epic events, ideas and the music that marked the hip hop generation's rise."-- Provided by publisher.
Daylight
Baldacci, David, author
2022
FBI Agent Atlee Pine's search for her sister Mercy clashes with military investigator John Puller's high-stakes case, leading them both deep into a global conspiracy -- from which neither of them will escape unscathed.
Everything will be okay : life lessons for young women (from a former young woman)
Perino, Dana, author
2021
Finding a way : 6 stories on fear, heroism & new beginnings.
2021
Mysteries lurk around every corner in Odyssey, and the town's citizens must find a way through the confusion to arrive at the truth. When Wyatt winds up in the hospital after a crazy stunt, Mr. Whittaker searches for answers about what really happened. When Connie's car is stolen, Detective Polehaus's investigation leads him on a surprising path from one familiar face to another. And when Emily Jones is falsely accused of a crime and winds up in detention, she must decide if she will solve a case with two others who could be guilty as well: Morrie and Suzu Rydell. As the truth comes to light in each situation, the folks in the town of Odyssey learn timely lessons about confronting fear, true heroism, and new beginnings.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Rowling, J. K.
2003
When the government of the magic world and authorities at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry refuse to believe in the growing threat of a freshly revived Lord Voldemort, fifteen-year-old Harry Potter finds support from his loyal friends in facing the evil wizard and other new terrors.
Her pretty face
Harding, Robyn, author.
2022
"Frances Metcalfe a stay-at-home mom whose troubled son is her full-time job, thought the day he got accepted into the elite Forrester Academy would be the day she started living her life. Struggling with her weight, insecure, and lonely, she is desperate to fit into the Forrester world. But after a disturbing incident at the school causes the other families to ostracize the Metcalfes, she feels more alone than ever before. Until she meets Kate Randolph. Kate is everything Frances is not: beautiful, wealthy, powerful, and confident. And she isn't interested in being friends with any of the other Forrester moms: only Frances. As the two women forge a close bond, a startling secret threatens to tear them apart... because one of these women is not who she seems. Her real name is Amber Kunik. And she's a murderer."-- Back cover.
It doesn't have to be awkward : dealing with relationships, consent, and other hard-to-talk-about stuff
Pinsky, Drew, author
2021
Dr. Drew has spent decades talking to teens and young adults about sex and relationships, so he and his daughter take on a new generation of knowledge that incorporates current concerns with TCB: trust, compassion, and boundaries. Quizzes, real questions from patients, and life-experience from Paulina help the team tackle some of the toughest stuff to talk about.
King cobra vs. mongoose
Downs, Kieran, author
2021
Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting abilities of king cobras and mongooses. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.
Legacy : women poets of the Harlem Renaissance
Grimes, Nikki, author
2021
In this poetry collection, Nikki Grimes uses "The Golden Shovel" method to create wholly original poems based on the works of these groundbreaking women. With powerful language and rich imagery, this collection shows readers of all ages the struggles and victories, the pain and joy experienced by women across generations.
A light in the mist
Hunter, Erin, author
2021
When fear reigns supreme, only hope can save the Clans. The impostor's reign of terror has brought the Clans to the brink of destruction, and now, every warrior--living and dead--must unite to defeat him before he delivers his final blow. To ensure their future and protect their past, StarClan, the Dark Forest, and all five Clans must band together to turn back the tide of darkness--before the impostor's fury destroys them all.
Mercy
Baldacci, David, author
2021
For her entire life, FBI agent Atlee Pine has been searching for her twin sister, Mercy, who was abducted at the age of six and never seen again. Mercy's disappearance left behind a damaged family that later shattered beyond repair when Atlee's parents inexplicably abandoned her. Now, after a perilous investigation that nearly proved fatal, Atlee has finally discovered not only the reason behind her parents' abandonment and Mercy's kidnapping, but also the most promising breakthrough yet: proof that Mercy survived her abduction and then escaped her captors many years ago. Though Atlee is tantalizingly close to her family at last, the final leg of her long road to Mercy will be the most treacherous yet.
Mountain lion vs. coyote
Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-, author
2021
Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting abilities of mountain lions and coyotes. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.
Permanent record : how one man exposed the truth about government spying and digital security
Snowden, Edward J., 1983- author.
2021
"In 2013, Edward Snowden shocked the world when he broke with the American intelligence establishment and revealed that the United States government was secretly pursuing the means to collect every single phone call, text message, and email. The result would be an unprecedented system of mass surveillance with the ability to pry into the private lives of every person on earth. Six years later, the man who risked everything to expose the US government's system of mass surveillance reveals to a new generation how he helped build that system, what motivated him to try to bring it down, and how kids can protect their privacy in this digital age of indiscriminate data collection."-- Provided by publisher.
The president and the freedom fighter : Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and their battle to save America's soul
Kilmeade, Brian, author
2021
"Upon his election as President of the troubled United States, Abraham Lincoln faced a dilemma. He knew it was time for slavery to go, but how fast could the country change without being torn apart? Many abolitionists wanted Lincoln to move quickly, overturning the founding documents along the way. But Lincoln believed there was a way to extend equality to all while keeping and living up to the Constitution that he loved so much-if only he could buy enough time. Fortunately for Lincoln, Frederick Douglassagreed with him-or at least did eventually. In The President and the Freedom Fighter, Brian Kilmeade tells the little-known story of how the two men moved from strong disagreement to friendship, uniting over their love for the Constitution and over theirsurprising commonalities. Both came from destitution. Both were self-educated and self-made men. Both had fought hard for what they believed in. And though Douglass had the harder fight, one for his very freedom, the two men shared a belief that the American dream was for everyone. As he did in George Washington's Secret Six, Kilmeade has transformed this nearly forgotten slice of history into a dramatic story that will keep you turning the pages to find out how these two heroes, through their principlesand patience, not only changed each other, but made America truly free for all"-- Provided by publisher.
Scorpion vs. tarantula
Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-, author
2021
Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting abilities of scorpions and tarantulas. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7
A slippery slope.
2021
A girl loses her faith and walks through the process of seeing if she can ever find it again.
The subtle knife
Pullman, Philip, 1946- author
2000
As the boundaries between worlds begin to dissolve, Lyra and her daemon help Will Parry in his search for his father and for a powerful, magical knife.
The trials of Morrigan Crow
Townsend, Jessica, 1985- author
2017
A cursed child destined to die on her eleventh birthday is rescued and whisked away to a secret realm called Nevermoor and given the chance to compete for a place in a prestigious organization called the Wundrous Society.
The vanishing half : a novel
Bennett, Brit, author.
2020
Separated by their embrace of different racial identities, two mixed-race identical twins reevaluate their choices as one raises a black daughter in their southern hometown while the other passes for white with a husband who is unaware of her heritage.
Wolverine vs. honey badger
Downs, Kieran, author
2021
Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting abilities of wolverines and honey badgers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.