by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam

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New York Times and USA Today bestseller * Goodreads Finalist for Best Teen Book of the Year * Time Magazine Best Book of the Year * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year  * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * New York Public Library Best Book of the Year

From award-winning, bestselling author Ibi Zoboi and prison reform activist Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Five comes a powerful YA novel in verse about a boy who is wrongfully incarcerated. One of the most acclaimed YA novels of the year, this New York Times and USA Today bestseller is a must-read for fans of Jason Reynolds, Walter Dean Myers, and Elizabeth Acevedo.

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by Verlisa Shanklin

5.0 stars – 23 reviews

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Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled

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Once you read A Black Girl Once Told Me To Never Give Up, you will get the encouragement you need to keep moving forward even in the midst of your challenging times. Also, you will get a better understanding of the challenges and obstacles that most black students face as they strive to obtain higher education at a predominantly white university. If you are looking for a little inspiration, motivation and guidance to keep you moving forward along your journey to success, this is the book for you. No matter if you are a parent, a student in high school, in college or you are planning on going to college – this book is for you.

by Kate Turner

4.1 stars – 45 reviews

Text-to-Speech: Enabled

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Live sustainably and embrace the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle. In My Zero-waste Kitchen, find creative and unexpected ways to eliminate trash, save money, and give leftovers a new life. Plus, learn to grow your own vegetables and herbs from scraps, and nourish your plants with compost.

With 15 nutritious and versatile recipes in which nothing goes to waste, this guide shares the secrets to smart shopping, meal planning, and the nutritional value of often-discarded food products. Turn beetroot peelings into delicious falafel, pesto, or a melt-in-your-mouth cake. Revive produce nearing the end of its shelf life with “flexi” recipes-for risotto, stir-fry, smoothies, and more.

The tips and tricks in My Zero-waste Kitchen show how easy it is to live more sustainably without making a complete lifestyle change.

by Kelly Oliver

4.5 stars – 41 reviews

Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled

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A cougar cub is on the loose…

…and Kassy is the perfect kid to find it.

Can she track down the beloved petting zoo cat before getting grounded for life?

At 12-years old, Kassy has a nose for news. The big scoop is the daring escape of the much beloved cougar, Apollo from Lemon Tree petting zoo. Animal control is on the hunt. She wants to find him first, get the story, and save the petting zoo.

It will take great detective skills.

Is she up for the case?

Can she outsmart the dog catcher?

When her pesky little brother and his ferret try help, the trouble begins. It will take some clever puzzle solving and a keen eye for clues to track down this adorable cat.

A mystery for kids 8-12 that the whole family will enjoy.

Let the adventure begin.

You’ll love this middle-grade mystery, because it may be this generations Nancy Drew and Box Car Children all rolled up in one wonderful story.