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"Love is not for cursed girls. Risa is better off without it. Risa Porto is a Bad Thing who was born on a Bad Day and is cursed with Bad Luck. After years of taking the blame for every calamity, mishap, and minor inconvenience that befalls the townspeople of Barrow, Risa longs to escape her village. And on her seventeenth birthday, her wish is granted. Sort of. Risa owes a (very annoying) witch a favor, and it comes in the form of a quest: She must escort Prince Javi—the youngest, handsomest, and least significant of the kingdom's princes—through the dark (and deadly) Bosque to his wedding. This measly errand quickly spirals into a struggle with greedy assassins, a murderous cult, a vicious tyrant, and Risa's own curse. Most unfortunate of all . . . Risa is not immune to Javi's charms. The more time she spends with the prince, the stronger—and more irritating—her urge to kiss him becomes. Don't miss this action–packed, Latinx subverted fairytale!"
Andy C. Naranjo (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 10 hrs 13 mins
There Are Ghosts Here
"Willa has no memory of anything before arriving at Dorsey House, and when she meets two sinister girls who seem to already know her, she slowly begins to lose her grip on what is real . . . and what is a lie. A haunting contemporary speculative thriller for fans of Kill Creatures and We Were Liars. Willa Childs doesn't know why she's at Dorsey House. The tragic accident that banished her to the mysterious reformatory perched at the edge of the sea is lost in the recesses of her murky memory. The Dorseys themselves offer no answers, and the only other wards, Caroline and Ivy, seem intent on keeping Willa in the dark-and on the outside of their obsessive friendship. Yet as the days pass, it begins to feel like the sinister twosome knows Willa better than she knows herself. And as her memories gradually return to focus, the girls become even stranger, doing their best to convince Willa that she's been at Dorsey House before. Only, that's impossible. Or is it? If they're telling the truth, Willa can no longer trust her own mind. The line between reality and nightmare begins to blur. Willa is certain Dorsey House is haunted, but by what? And if she can't remember leaving, how will she ever escape?"
Adrienne Tooley (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 8 hrs 11 mins
"Kansas collects beautiful words in her notebook; in real life, she can't find any. Kansas wants to take one final jump. She gets bullied at school and has lost touch with her family, just like her speech. However, before she can plunge to her death, she meets River. River, with his ocean-blue eyes and the look of a fallen angel. River, who loves beautiful words as much as she does. He talks her into making a deal with him: hang out with him for the summer, and then they'll jump together if she still has the urge. But the mysterious River has other plans, and the journey to death becomes a journey to living. Because River is not who he claims to be. And while Kansas's emotional wounds heal, River's continue to worsen. Soon, Kansas begins to wonder which of them truly needs saving—and what dark secret he is hiding. A story as enchantingly beautiful, tragic, and full of wonder as life. A love that you never forget. Intense—dangerous—romantic."
Mila Olsen (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 15 hrs 1 min
"Rafi and Rosi Coquí relish the tasty foods of Puerto Rico—crunchy arañitas, syrupy guava shells, and hearty pasteles. Join the adventure of making them! A Junior Library Guild selection"
Lulu Delacre (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Sundust: (A Caldecott Honor Book)
"CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • In his striking author debut, Peña offers an immersive and fantastical desert adventure, where the sun reigns over the vast landscape and shapes all that it touches. "A hypnotic joy." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review Where the rock wall ends, the desert beyond begins. Following a blazing trail of sundust, two curious siblings hop the wall into a place that's endless and free. Here, prickly old nopal trees beg to be climbed, empty turtle shells invite a closer look, enormous rocks model how to sit still and listen, and a colibrí offers an unexpected ride. In the desert, where life revolves around the Sun, brother and sister explore, imagine, and wonder, What if Sun's power was inside me? until their mom's whistle calls them back home again. With spare, lyrical text, Pura Belpré Honor and Ezra Jack Keats Honor recipient Zeke Peña has created a fantastical tale that suspends moments in time and celebrates the bonds between the sun, the desert, and its people."
Zeke Peña (Author), Alejandro Antonio Ruiz , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua
"Debut author Gloria Amescua's lyrical biography of an indigenous Nahua woman from Mexico who taught and preserved her people's culture through modeling for famous artists. She was Luz Jiménez, child of the flower-song people, the powerful Aztec, who called themselves Nahua— who lost their land but who did not disappear. As a young Nahua girl in Mexico during the early 1900s, Luz learned to grind corn in a metate, twist yarn with her toes, and weave on a loom. By the fire, she listened to stories of her community’s joys, suffering, and survival, and wove them into her heart. When the Mexican Revolution came to her village, Luz and her family were forced to flee. In Mexico City, Luz became a model for painters, sculptors, and photographers such as Diego Rivera, Jean Charlot, and Tina Modotti. These artists were interested in showing the true face of Mexico and not a European version. Luz's work helped preserve her people's culture through native language, stories, and traditions. Soon, scholars came to learn from her. This moving biography tells how Luz Jiménez became “the soul of Mexico” and includes a note from the author."
Gloria Amescua (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Uni and the Magic Paintbrush
"Uni the Unicorn's best friend is painting a mural and she needs help! This Step 2 Reader about believing in yourself and the power of friendship will resonate with kids who are learning to read. The little girl and her friends are painting a mural next to the new public garden! It is going to be beautiful but the little girl is not happy with any of her paintings. Can Uni's magic help or will the little girl be able to paint on her own? Uni fans new and old will be excited to join this big-hearted unicorn and the little girl on a new adventure with a sprinkle of magic! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Look for these Uni Step into Reading stories, including: Uni and the Dolphin Uni's Wish for Wings Uni Bakes a Cake and more!"
Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
"From the acclaimed author of the delicious Idol Gossip comes a new music-themed novel with an irresistible backbeat and a thoughtful read on friendship and identity. When Lou enlists her best friend, Molly, to shave her head, it’s partly so she doesn’t have to deal with washing her hair all the time while on tour—and partly because she’s ready to be a new person. No stranger to reinventing herself, restless Lou is a Cuban-American girl who’s never left Texas, let alone the country. But the “New Lou” has deferred her first semester at Texas State to work for a celebrity musician on tour. She’s bound for China, Japan, half of Europe, and everywhere in between, though it means getting intimately acquainted with the band’s dirty laundry. Even with her road crew uncle on alert, it will be the summer of a lifetime, full of underground parties, disco spas, and gelato. When Lou falls for a tattooed guitar prodigy who makes her feel achingly alive, it doesn’t cross her mind to doubt him or—as life on the road tightens its hold—her course. Will Molly know her when she returns, if she returns? Who is the “New Lou” really? Pulsing with energy and authentic detail, this story of self-discovery ushers readers backstage on a sensational world tour. 'Alexandra Leigh Young has crafted a world and a main character teeming with originality, realness, and heart. Lou will make a groupie out of you!'—Stephan Lee, author of K-Pop Confidential and coauthor of the Donutella Hamachi series"
Alexandra Leigh Young (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 33 mins
Cruel Summer (The Taylors Version #2)
"Four girls, all named Taylor, make for one unforgettable friendship! International bestseller Elizabeth Eulberg follows four stories of first love, friendship, and heartbreak. Don't miss the sister audiobook, Jen Calonita's The Taylors! The Taylors -- Teffy, Tay, TS, and Taylor -- have survived their first year of high school and can't wait for summer to start. But the drama doesn't go away just because they want it to. It turns out that Teffy's been keeping a massive secret from her parents. Tay's supposed to spend the summer performing with her new band, but it's not the rockstar life she expected. Taylor's past comes back to haunt her while working at summer camp. And TS gets to spend the summer in London with Gemma's very fancy family . . . who doesn't approve of her. The Taylors need each other more than ever, but they're spending the summer apart. Is it going to be so long, London and so long, Taylors?"
Elizabeth Eulberg (Author), Delanie Nicole Gill , Felisha Wong , Ozzie Jacobs , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 20 mins
Los Monstruos: Ava and the Owl-Witch
"The thrilling conclusion to the Los Monstruos trilogy by Diana López that explores the Texas-Mexico border myth of La Lechuza. The magical town of Tres Leches is home to the most feared and revered monstruos of Tejas. It's where La Llorona haunted the river until her daughter set her free, where the Dancing Diablo hypnotized the town's children until his grandson broke the spell, and it's where La Lechuza-a shape-shifting owl witch-surveys the night skies, plucking troublemakers from the street and dropping them into a mud pit where they can remain stuck forever. Needless to say, La Lechuza's daughter, Ava, is not the most popular girl in town. Her whole life, she's been ostracized because of her mother's vigilantism, which started when La Lechuza's sister was killed in an accident. As Ava seeks to understand her mother and learn more about the tragic night her aunt died, she uncovers a family secret, revealing her place in a larger nocturnal legacy that's been waiting for her to take flight. The Los Monstruos trilogy, which includes Felice and the Wailing Woman and Rooster and the Dancing Diablo, brims with magic, adventure, and Mexican folklore, and is perfect for fans of fantasy adventure series like Paola Santiago by Tehlor Kay Mejia and the Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste."
Diana López (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 11 mins
Love Stories (The Taylors Version #1)
"Four girls, all named Taylor, make for one unforgettable friendship! International bestseller Elizabeth Eulberg follows four stories of first love, friendship, and heartbreak. Don't miss the sister audiobook, Jen Calonita's The Taylors! Not all friendships are forever and always . . . Teffy, Tay, Taylor, and TS have been best friends since middle school. As they enter their high school freshmen era, relationships bring on the drama. Teffy is crushing on the boy next door who belongs to someone else. Tay finds herself down bad for a tortured poet. Things get treacherous as an older boy starts flirting with Taylor. And TS is definitely focused only on soccer and doesn't fancy her new teammate, a cute London girl . . . right? Suddenly, it feels like everything has changed. Pulled in different directions between navigating high school and new relationships, will their friendship be long lived or is it so long, Taylors?"
Audiobook · 6 hrs 36 mins
Chloe Vega and the Agents of Magic
"'A timely adventure filled with heart, magic, and the power of family.' — Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlings series A new Latinx middle grade fantasy debut where a secret magical academy, an evil sorcerer, and a powerful, coveted gem awaits one girl in her quest to reunite her family. Perfect for fans of Claribel A. Ortega and B. B. Alston! Twelve-year-old Chloe Vega’s biggest fear is that her undocumented parents will be detained by immigration. That is, until she learns that her parents are actually part of a secret magical society…and that the suspicious looking police officers who have been hanging around their block are henchmen for an evil sorcerer determined to settle a decades-old score. Just when Chloe discovers that she has powers, too, her parents are kidnapped. In order to rescue them, she’ll need to harness her abilities at an elite academy, run by the very agency who exiled her parents from the magical world. Finding herself in the center of a magical war that might destroy everything she has ever known, Chloe can’t shake the feeling that the Agents of Magic are hiding secrets. With her parents’ lives hanging in the balance, she must uncover who is truly on her side and fast to save her family—and the world itself."
Leslie Adame (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 38 mins
The Better to Eat You With
"From award-winning author Tehlor Mejia comes a spine-tingling tale of transformation, mystery, and the monsters we face-inside and out. What big teeth… For twelve-year-old Evan, summertime has always meant carefree days with her family and unlimited time with her best friend, Billie. This year, with her parents on the brink of divorce, she's staying at Billie's summer cabin. But Billie only seems to care about crushes these days, and to make matters worse, Evan's mom's health obsession has climbed to new heights. The more Evan tries to appease her mom and control her hunger, the sharper it seems to get, until it threatens to drag her under. As Evan tries to cling to the good things in her life, a sinister presence in the woods begins to stir. Kids are scared, and adults think everyone should go home. Determined to stay, Evan starts hunting for the creature and begins to wonder-is it just her imagination, or is the monster inside her? A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Absolutely haunting!'-New York Times bestselling author Delilah S. Dawson on It Happened to Anna"
Tehlor Mejia (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 18 mins
Rosa by Any Other Name
"In this Romeo and Juliet-inspired retelling set during the civil rights era, a Mexican American girl is driven to join a movement for justice after her white classmate and best friend from the barrio are tragically murdered. *PURA BELPRÉ YOUNG ADULT AUTHOR HONOR BOOK *TÓMAS RIVERA BOOK AWARD WINNER *YALSA BEST FICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS SELECTION *CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SELECTION FOR BEST TEEN FICTION *A BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR *ILA NOTABLE BOOK FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY *NCSS-CBC NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES TRADE BOOK FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Rosa Capistrano has been attending posh North Phoenix High School to boost her chances of a college education and a career in journalism, thanks to the groundbreaking Brown v. Board of Education verdict for desegregation. But though she's legally allowed to be there, it's still unsafe for Mexican Americans. That's why she's secretly passing as Rosie, a white girl. All she has to do to secure her future is make sure her Mexican home life and her white school experience never intersect. However, Rosa's two worlds collide when her best friend, Ramon, and classmate Julianne meet and find themselves entangled in a star-crossed romance. Rosa is terrified about what their relationship could mean for her and them . . . and her worst fears are soon realized in an unspeakable tragedy. Rosa is thrown into the center of a town-wide scandal and her true identity is put in the spotlight. With the help of Marco, Ramon's brooding and volatile brother whose passion ignites hers, Rosa must choose what is more important to her-protecting her fragile future or risking everything to help her friends find justice. Rosa by Any Other Name is a harrowingly beautiful coming-of-age tale that shines a light on an important and often overlooked facet of US history. An extensive author's note with research details and a further reading list are included."
Hailey Alcaraz (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 10 hrs 12 mins
"'A heartfelt, swashbuckling, standout novel.' - Kirkus (starred review) In this Latinx YA fantasy inspired by El Zorro, Lola de La Peña becomes the masked heroine Salvación in order to save her family and town from a man who would destroy it for the magic it contains...if she doesn't fall in love with a boy in his company first. Lola de La Peña yearns to be free from the societal expectations of a young Mexican lady of her station. She spends her days pretending to be delicate and proper while watching her mamá cure the sick and injured with sal negra (black salt), a recently discovered magic that heals even the most mortal of sicknesses and wounds. But by night, she is Salvación, the free-spirit lady vigilante protecting the town of Coloma from those who threaten its peace and safety among the rising tension in Alta California after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. But one night, a woman races into Coloma, barely alive, to tell the horrifying tale of how her town was obliterated by sal roja (red salt), a potent, deadly magic capable of obliterating anything it comes into contact with, and about the man who wields it: Damien Hernández. So when Hernández arrives the next day with a party of fifty strong and promises of returning Alta California to México, Lola knows it’s only a matter of time before he brings the region under his rule—all Hernández needs is the next full moon and the stolen, ancient amulet he carries to mine enough sal roja to conquer the land. Determined to protect everything she loves, Lola races against time as Salvación to stop his plans. What she didn’t count on was the distracting and infuriating Alejandro, who travels with Hernández but doesn't seem to share his ambitions. With the stakes higher than ever and Hernández getting closer to his goals, Lola will do anything to foil his plans, even teaming up with Alejandro—who she doesn’t fully trust but can’t help but fall in love with. A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books."
Sandra Proudman (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 7 mins
"2024-2025 Nebraska Golden Sower Award Nominee 2024-2025 South Carolina Book Award Nominee 2023 Northeastern Minnesota Book Award Winner Twelve-year-old Maia's parents say she's lucky to have smelled the smoke, lucky to have pulled her sister, Amelia, out of their burning house. But is it really 'lucky' when Amelia's in the hospital? And is it “lucky' when Maia knows it was her candle that started the fire? When she's sent to spend the summer with her grandparents in Minnesota while her sister heals, Maia discovers that her demons are intent on following her. Maia barely knows her grandparents, she desperately misses her sister and home, and she's not thrilled to be spending the summer with Grandpa Howard on his motorcycle rides, where he spends all day keeping watch for forest fires. There are no kids in Gram and Pop's small town—just the chatty nine-year-old neighbor and a friendly, stray dog. But Maia will soon learn that nature is a powerful teacher, and sometimes our greatest strengths show themselves when we have to be there for someone else. As she begins to figure out how to face her guilt, she'll discover there's a fine line between fear and adventure."
Erin Soderberg Downing (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 9 mins
"A sharp and heartfelt story about a young soccer-loving girl who's an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents. Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant's office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. It's an important job, and it can even be fun. It's also hard work. Sometimes Cecilia's second job is so much responsibility, it feels like she'll split in two! Is it time for Cecilia to blow her whistle and call for a time-out? Olivia Abtahi's clever prose captures a common aspect of life for immigrant and bilingual families while offering a model for teamwork that helps everyone feel understood."
Olivia Abtahi (Author), Alex Ruiz , Ana Osorio , Bahni Turpin , Carolina Ayala , Jane Santos , Vaneh Assadourian , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Bodega Cats: Just Kitten Around
"In the Heights meets Front Desk in this heartwarming and funny story about the friendship between a bodega owner's anxious kid and her newly adopted mischievous kitten. Everyone thinks Yesenia is calm, collected, and crushing it. But really, her stomach is constantly a ball of nerves. With parents who left their home in the Dominican Republic to make a better life for their kids, and three perfect, over-achieving older sisters, Yesenia can't let anyone know about the anxiety that’s causing her to fall behind in school. When her doctor tells her parents that taking care of an animal could help, little did they know her newly adopted kitten would be such a mischievous influence. All kitten Candy can think about is adventure—and what’s she supposed to do when her owner is cooped up inside helping at the bodega? But when Candy escapes and gets lost in New York City for a night, she realizes maybe the big open world isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Can these two find a way out of feeling so lost, as long they’re together?"
Hilda Eunice Burgos (Author), Ana Osorio , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 16 mins
"On the evening of September 24, 2004, sixteen-year-old Alicia María Betancourt was killed in a car accident. Popular, happy, fun-loving Alicia daughter, sister, and friend to so many gone in an instant. How would those left behind cope with such a sudden, devastating loss? Wrestling with grief, anger, mortality, and spirituality, Alicia's loved ones struggle to create a lasting place in their hearts for someone who is no longer a physical presence. They share joyful and painful memories, and discover the resilient power of enduring friendship and love. In time, each person finds a way to heal while keeping Alicia's vibrant spirit alive for those who knew her, and those who never will. Alicia Afterimage is a remarkable story of loss and recovery, but mostly it is a story of love. In this moving tribute to an extraordinary girl, listeners will find a pathway through grief and a road map to remembrance. It is a book of comfort for all teens and adults who seek a way to ease the pain of losing someone they cherished."
Audiobook · 2 hrs 58 mins
Uni the Unicorn Audiobook Collection: Uni the Unicorn; Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True; Uni the Unicorn in theReal World; Uni the Unicorn Uni's First Sleepover; and more!
"Unicorn lovers, rejoice! The first audiobook collection for the New York Times bestselling modern classic character Uni the Unicorn is here. Includes nine stories: Uni the Unicorn Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True Uni the Unicorn in the Real World Uni the Unicorn Uni's First Sleepover Uni the Unicorn: The Haunted Pumpkin Patch Uni the Unicorn: How to Say Thank You Uni the Unicorn: Reindeer Helper Uni the Unicorn: Tooth Fairy Helper Uni the Unicorn: Let's Clean Up the Forest!"
Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Author), Paris Rosenthal , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Creep it Under Wraps
"The ghouls are back in Creep It Under Wraps, the second spooktacular installment in the Monster High School Spirits series, featuring original middle-grade stories set in the world of Mattel's hit Nickelodeon show and written by author Adrianna Cuevas There isn't a style or pop culture trend in the monster world that Cleo De Nile isn't on top of. But on a visit to the human world, Cleo discovers a tradition that completely escaped her: Monster Con, where humans gather to dress up as their favorite monsters. Convinced it's what Monster High has been missing—and determined to prove to her family that she can be a leader—Cleo decides to put on the school's first ever Human Con. She even finds the perfect accessory for the winner of Best Dressed: a dazzling crown from the catacombs. But when Cleo tries the crown on, strange things start to happen. As the Con draws nearer, Cleo's behavior becomes increasingly bizarre. Thank the gods for goulfriends! Clawdeen, Draculaura, Frankie, and Cleo band together to solve the mystery of the crown's origins so they can break the hold it has on Cleo . . . before she becomes a shadow of her mummy-rific self!"
Adrianna Cuevas , Mattel (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 4 hrs 28 mins
Lola Reyes Is So Not Worried
"In this magical middle grade adventure by Cindy L. Rodriguez, a Guatemalan American girl fights to stop her cursed worry dolls before they blanket her friends and neighbors in anxiety—and the grief she carries over the loss of her father. Perfect for fans of The Doll People and The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez! Lola Reyes doesn’t want to leave Guatemala, a place full of warmth and sun, laughter and music—where her abuela and prima and tíos and tías surround her with love. Back in Sunnyside, it’s cold. There’s schoolwork and chores. And her mama transforms into Lola’s super-serious school principal, Dr. Reyes. Back at home...Lola can see, crystal clear, the empty place where Pop used to be. So Lola decides to bring a little bit of Guatemala—and Pop—back with her. She discovers his box of childhood worry dolls and sneaks them into her luggage, ignoring the warnings on the box not to use them. Later, when she tells them all her worries, from her friendship woes to the way Mama won’t talk about how sad she is, the worry dolls come to life. Worse—they escape. Lola has to enlist her neighbor and nemesis, Chance Townsend, to recapture the dolls because she discovers they’re cursed. And as they absorb worries, they’ll grow bigger and bigger. If Lola can’t find a way to stop them, they’ll burst, releasing all the worries they’ve absorbed a hundredfold on everyone in town. But when breaking the curse might mean confronting her own anxieties and grief, will Lola be able to face her emotions before it’s too late? Perfect for Halloween reading A charming cozy seasonal pick"
Cindy L. Rodriguez (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 11 mins
Girl Scouts: Maven Takes the Lead
"The first in a must-read middle grade series from Girl Scouts of the USA about a group of fifth graders with lots of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. This novel written by award-winning author Yamile Saied Méndez is perfect for readers who love The Baby-Sitters Club and American Girl's Girl of the Year series. Maven wants to be known for something great. She had been nervous about starting fifth grade after spending all summer with her little brother and baby cousins. So when her fifth-grade teacher announces a district-wide robotics competition, she jumps at the opportunity to be the class’s leader. Being in charge is better and cooler than playing make-believe, right? Many people doubt her, especially the boys in her class, but with the support of her friends and Girl Scout troop, Maven is determined to prove them wrong. Then she goes overboard with her dedication to the competition, and she seems to be disappointing everyone—including herself. She begins to realize maybe being herself is what she needed to do all along. Look out for more incredible middle grade books from Girl Scouts: The Ultimate Friendship Journal coming March 2025 Anika and the Great Dog Rescue, the second book in this Girl Scout Novel series, coming May 2025 Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better Place coming Fall 2025"
Girl Scouts , Yamile Saied Méndez (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 3 hrs 36 mins
"FOUR DAYS ALONE IN THE DESERT. EXCEPT THEY’RE NOT AS ALONE AS THEY THINK. A year ago, Katie and her cousin Aster survived a night that left their world and easy friendship fractured. Desperate to heal and leave the past behind them, they tackle four days of hiking in the Utah backcountry. But the desert they’ve loved for years has tricks up its sleeve. An illness, an injury, and a freak storm leave them short on confidence and supplies. When they come across a young couple with extra supplies on the trail, they’re relieved—at first. Riley exudes friendliness, but everything about her boyfriend, Finn, spells trouble. That night, Katie and Aster wake to hear the couple fighting. Helpless and trapped in the darkness, they witness Riley’s desperate race into the night, with Finn chasing after. In the morning, they find the couple’s camp, but Riley and Finn? Vanished. Katie is sure Riley is in trouble. And with help a two-day hike away, they know they are the only ones who can save her before something terrible happens. The clock is ticking and their supplies are dwindling, but Katie and Aster know they have to find Riley before Finn—or the desert—gets to her first. “Crackles with tension and desert heat. This pulse-pumping survival thriller is not to be missed!”—KIT FRICK, author of I Killed Zoe Spanos and The Reunion"
Natalie D. Richards (Author), Laura Knight Keating , Suzy Jackson , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 47 mins
Barrio Rising: The Protest that Built Chicano Park
"A vivid historical fiction account of the community activism behind San Diego's Chicano Park-home to the largest outdoor mural collection in the U.S.-and just one example of the Mexican American community's rich history of resistance and resilience. Barrio Logan, one of San Diego's oldest Chicane neighborhoods, once brimmed with families and stretched all the way to the glorious San Diego Bay. But in the decades after WWII, the community lost their beach and bayfront to factories, junkyards, and an interstate that divided the neighborhood and forced around 5,000 people out of their homes. Then on April 22, 1970, residents discovered that the construction crew they believed was building a park-one the city had promised them years ago-was actually breaking ground for a police station. That's when they knew it was time to make their voices heard. Barrio Rising invites readers to join a courageous young activist and her neighbors in their successful twelve-day land occupation and beyond, when Barrio Logan banned together and built the colorful park that would become the corazón of San Diego's Chicane community. Also available in Spanish/también disponible en español: El barrio se levanta *Two starred reviews!* *'A marvelous testament to barrio-based might.'-Kirkus Reviews, starred review"
María Dolores águila (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Such Charming Liars: The brand-new heist thriller from the bestselling author of TikTok sensation One of Us Is Lying
"Brought to you by Penguin. Karen M. McManus, the internationally bestselling YA thriller author of One of Us Is Lying, is back with a brand-new murder-mystery – you won’t be able to resist Such Charming Liars. When mother-daughter con artists set out on their final heist before cleaning up their act, it's not long before the job turns deadly and they have a lifeless body to contend with . . . For all of Kat’s life, it’s been her and her mother, Jamie - except for 12 years ago, when Jamie was married for two days and Kat had a stepbrother, Liam. But all that ended in a swift divorce. Now Jamie is a con artist trying to go straight, but she has one last job, at a billionaire's 80th birthday party. Neither Kat nor her mother know about two surprise guests: Liam and his father, a serial scammer with his own sights set on Ross Sutherland’s family. Kat and Liam are on a collision course to disaster, and when someone dies, the two teens realize they might be in the killer’s crosshairs. They can’t trust anyone except each other. Or can they? If there’s one thing both of them know, it’s how to be such charming liars . . . PRAISE FOR SUCH CHARMING LIARS ‘The queen of mystery is back’ – COSMOPOLITAN ‘Hairpin twists and exploding bombshells catapult the tale to an electrifying close’ – KIRKUS REVIEWS ‘An unputdownable, deliciously twisty mystery’ – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY PRAISE FOR ONE OF US IS LYING ‘An exciting single-sitting thrillerish treat’ – GUARDIAN ‘Utterly irresistible’ – HEAT ‘Easily the YA thriller of the year’ – ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Karen M. McManus, Sunday Times Bestseller, August 2023. ©2024 Karen M. McManus (P)2024 Penguin Audio"
Karen M. McManus (Author), Skyler Gallun , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 11 hrs 29 mins
Borderlands and the Mexican American Story
"Until now, you've only heard one side of the story, about migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Here's the true story of America, from the Mexican American perspective. A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A National Council of Teachers of English Honor Book The Mexican American story is usually carefully presented as a story of immigrants: migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Their culture and practices shaped the Southwestern part of this country, in spite of relentless attempts by white colonizers and settlers to erase them. From missions and the Alamo to muralists, revolutionaries, and teen activists, this is the true story of the Mexican American experience. The Race to the Truth series tells the true history of America from the perspective of different communities. These books correct common falsehoods and celebrate underrepresented heroes and achievements. They encourage readers to ask questions and to approach new information thoughtfully. Check out the other books in the series: Colonization and the Wampanoag Story, Slavery and the African American Story, and Exclusion and the Chinese American Story."
David Dorado Romo (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 31 mins
Camp Sylvania: Moon Madness
"From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, and acclaimed coauthor Crystal Maldonado comes the sequel to the hilarious and creepy middle grade summer-camp story—this time featuring werewolves! Last year, Maggie and Nora didn’t exactly get the summer of their dreams. Instead, they had to survive a camp run by a covert clan of vampires. But this year, Camp Sylvania is back and under new management—gentle, hippie-dippie Luna Lupowski. So the girls are convinced to give camp another try. All Nora wants is an unforgettable experience with her best friend. But it’s hard to have fun with Maggie fixated on all things otherworldly—and spending time with Logan, the boy she met at camp last year. When creepy things start happening, Maggie insists on investigating. But Nora has found an interest of her own—the strange effects of Luna’s homemade “moon water.” It removes zits, adds lustrous shine to hair, and even seems to straighten teeth! No braces? No problem! It isn’t long before the girls are caught up in another supernatural adventure. But when their friends find themselves in danger, can Maggie and Nora put their differences aside to save them? Is it possible to just have one normal summer, please?"
Crystal Maldonado , Julie Murphy (Author), Katie Ladner , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 50 mins
[Spanish] - Un aleteo de esperanza
"A heartwarming tale of a girl waiting for her beloved Papá to return when the monarchs fly south to their home in Mexico. Lucía loves to watch the monarchs' migration from her home in Mexico with Papá. But this year, the monarchs' journey north holds extra weight; Papá is heading north, too, to look for work. He promises her that when 'the weather turns cold and the monarcas return, our winged ancestors will guide me home.' So while he spends the summer months harvesting produce on faraway farms, Lucía watches the skies for signs of the monarchs'-and her papá's-return. Told through the parallel stories of the butterflies' journey and Lucía's migrant farmer father, Cynthia Harmony's A Flicker of Hope is a love letter to the power of families and nature, both of which know no borders."
Cynthia Harmony (Author), Cynthia Harmony , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
"Perfect for fans of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise and Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Sing It Like Celia is a revelatory story about a Mexican American girl who finds her voice and herself with the help of her role model and icon, Celia Cruz. Twelve-year-old Salva Sanchez has always been a fan of Celia Cruz, also known as "the queen of salsa." Her love of Celia stems from her mother, who leaves Salva without explanation one awful day. Now Salva is stuck with her investigative journalist father in an RV campground. In the middle of nowhere. As Salva acclimates to her new environment and desperately tries to figure out why her mother left, she befriends a posse of campground kids who have started a band. When the kids discover that Salva has an amazing singing voice, they convince her to join their group. Soon, Salva learns how to find her voice-and herself-with the help of her newfound friends, her dad, and the one and only Celia Cruz."
Mónica Mancillas (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 2 mins
"A twisted game master has no intention of letting players go in this escape room horror story. "You have been chosen to participate in a new Escape Room. You can bring one person. The one you trust the most. Your very best friend." When Lexi receives an invitation to participate in a brand-new escape room, along with her best friend Tess, she's thrilled. They could both use the distraction after a recent tragedy. But once inside, they learn that they must compete against one another. What do you do when your best friend suddenly becomes your biggest adversary, and every choice you make puts her in danger? How far will you go to win?"
Maren Stoffels (Author), Elena Rey , Graham Halstead , Lisa Flanagan , Philip Hernandez , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 4 hrs 3 mins
"Readers of Lucky Broken Girl, Hurricane Child, and The House on Mango Street, will love this story of finding sanctuary with friends who understand the enormous changes life can throw you when you're 11. What Elisa, Lucia, and Alice see-and judge-of each other from the outside is drastically different from how each girl feels inside. They attend the same classes in the same New York City middle school, but no one knows that Elisa is trying to navigate the bewildering asylum process having just arrived from El Salvador; or that Lucia, who also speaks Spanish and brims with self-confidence, is caught in the middle of her parents' heartbreaking divorce; or that Alice, who appears to be a rebel in combat boots, carries the burden of her mother's progressing cancer. Narrated by each girl in alternating chapters, City Girls captures the vulnerability of being a middle schooler and the relief and joy of finding friendship where you least expect it."
Loretta Lopez (Author), Ana Osorio , Jesse Vilinsky , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 3 hrs 50 mins
The First Rule of Punk
"A 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book The First Rule of Punk is a wry and heartfelt exploration of friendship, finding your place, and learning to rock out like no one's watching. There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school-you can't fix it with duct tape like you would your Chuck Taylors. On Day One, twelve-year-old Malú (María Luisa, if you want to annoy her) inadvertently upsets Posada Middle School's queen bee, violates the school's dress code with her punk rock look, and disappoints her college-professor mom in the process. Her dad, who now lives a thousand miles away, says things will get better as long as she remembers the first rule of punk: be yourself. The real Malú loves rock music, skateboarding, zines, and Soyrizo (hold the cilantro, please). And when she assembles a group of like-minded misfits at school and starts a band, Malú finally begins to feel at home. She'll do anything to preserve this, which includes standing up to an anti-punk school administration to fight for her right to express herself! Includes a "How to Make a Zine" guide read by the author 'Malú rocks!' -Victoria Jamieson, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning Roller Girl"
Celia C. Pérez (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 18 mins
"Winner of The Schneider Family Book Award, for excellence in portraying the disability experience! Maya Van Wagenen, bestselling author of Popular, tells Dolores's story with humor, heartache, and an occasional bit of telenovela flair. "A striking fiction debut." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "An insightful, funny, and realistic coming-of-age story." -Kirkus Dolores Mendoza is not thriving. She was recently diagnosed with a chronic bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. The painful disease isn't life-threatening, but it is threatening to ruin her life. Just when things seem hopeless, Dolores meets someone poised to change her fate. Terpsichore Berkenbosch-Jones is glamorous, autistic, and homeschooled against her will by her overprotective mother. After a rocky start, the girls form a tentative partnership. Beautiful, talented Terpsichore will help Dolores win back her ex-best friend, Shae. And Dolores will convince Terpsichore's mom that her daughter has the social skills to survive public school. It seems like a foolproof plan, but Dolores isn't always a reliable narrator, and her choices may put her in danger of committing an unforgivable betrayal."
Maya Van Wagenen (Author), Maya Van Wagenen , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 8 hrs 46 mins
A Fright to Remember
"The Monster High ghouls are back and more spooktacular than ever in this all-new, original middle grade series set in the world of Nickelodeon's animated show and written by Adrianna Cuevas! As Monster High prepares for its annual talent show, Frankie Stein is left wondering what they could perform. When Torelei Stripe mocks Frankie's music playing abilities, Frankie is left even more confused about which of their brain parts is exciting enough for the talent show. Luckily, Headmistress Bloodgood presents Frankie with new information about their brain that might hold the answer. Except Frankie discovers that their brain part is from a disgraced scientist accused of unethical experiments. Plagued by dreams from the scientist's life, Frankie teams up with Draculaura and Clawdeen to discover the truth about their past—and save Monster High in the process."
Audiobook · 4 hrs 9 mins
Dead Girls Don't Say Sorry
"What does it mean when your best friend is dead and your instinct is relief? A stunningly immersive debut about toxic friendships, grief, romance, and new beginnings. Friendship, at least for me, has never been anything but complicated. Before: One year ago, best friends Nora and Julia were starting their senior year of high school, with plans to apply to the same university so they wouldn't be separated. When Dillan Fletcher comes back to town, life as Nora knows it begins to unravel. And then, the unthinkable happens. After: Months after surviving the accident that killed her best friend, Nora Radford is stagnating. Dillan has remained by her side, but he and other friends are starting university, while Nora is still trying to unravel the lies that Julia told, lies disguised as friendship. DEAD GIRLS DON'T SAY SORRY is an absorbing page-tuner told in two timelines about how friendships evolve, how growing up can reveal the dark side of those you trust most. And it's about how even in the face of tragedy, we can find our way out of the dark and have the courage to step into something better."
Alex Ritany (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 17 mins
A Flicker of Hope: A Story of Migration
"A heartwarming tale of a girl waiting for her beloved Papá to return when the monarchs fly south to their home in Mexico. Lucía loves to watch the monarchs' migration from her home in Mexico with Papá. But this year, the monarchs' journey north holds extra weight; Papá is heading north, too, to look for work. He promises her that when 'the weather turns cold and the monarcas return, our winged ancestors will guide me home.' So while he spends the summer months harvesting produce on faraway farms, Lucía watches the skies for signs of the monarchs'-and her papá's-return. Told through the parallel stories of the butterflies' journey and Lucía's migrant farmer father, Cynthia Harmony's A Flicker of Hope is a love letter to the power of families and nature, both of which know no borders. National Council of Teachers of English - Charlotte Huck Outstanding Fiction for Children Honor Book Award 2025 National Science Teaching Association Outstanding Science Trade Book American Library Association Notable Children's Book 2025 A Kirkus Best Picture Books of the Year 2024 New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2024 Chicago Public Library Best Books 2024"
Cynthia Harmony (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Mermaids Never Drown: Tales to Dive For
"A Vietnamese mermaid caught between two worlds. A siren who falls for Poseidon’s son. A boy secretly pining for the merboy who saved him years ago. A storm that brings humans and mermaids together. Generations of family secrets and pain. Find all these and more in this gripping new collection that will reel you in from the very first page! Welcome to an ocean of hurt, fear, confusion, rage, hope, humor, discovery, and love in its many forms. Edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Mermaids Never Drown features beloved authors Darcie Little Badger, Kalynn Bayron, Preeti Chhibber, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Julie C. Dao, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Adriana Herrera, June Hur, Katherine Locke, Kerri Maniscalco, Julie Murphy, Gretchen Schreiber, and Julian Winters. 'A seaworthy anthology featuring stories as original as they are enchanting by a range of beloved YA authors ... Themes of self-discovery and bonds with nature recur throughout this anthology that features effortless and extensive queer representation. Readers will find favorite tales of mermaid lore in this collection, brimming with myth and magic.'—Kirkus"
Adriana Herrera , Darcie Little Badger , Gretchen Schreiber , Julian Winters , Julie C. Dao , Julie Murphy , June Hur , Kalynn Bayron , Katherine Locke , Kerri Maniscalco , Maggie Tokuda-Hall , Natalie C. Parker , Preeti Chhibber , Rebecca Coffindaffer , Zoraida Cordova (Author), André Santana , Jasmin Walker , Quyen Ngo , Soneela Nankani , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 36 mins
The Wind Called My Name
"Some days, ten-year-old Margaríta Sandoval feels as if the wind might blow her away. The country has been gripped by the Great Depression, so times are hard everywhere. Then she has to leave her família in New Mexico—especially her beloved Abuelita—to move to Fort Steele, Wyoming, where her father has taken a job on the railroad. When Margaríta meets Caroline, she's excited to have a friend her own age in Wyoming. But it often seems like Caroline, like many other people in town, doesn't understand or appreciate the Sandovals' Hispanic heritage. At the same time, the Sandovals discover that Abuelita might lose her home unless they can pay off her tax bill. Can Margaríta keep her friend, help her family in New Mexico, and find a place in Fort Steele for good?"
Mary Louise Sanchez (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 36 mins
Shine On, Luz Véliz!
"Have you ever been the best at something . . . only to lose it all? Luz Véliz is a soccer star—or rather, she was a soccer star. With her serious knee injury, it's unlikely she'll be back on the field anytime soon. But without soccer, who is she? Even her dad treats her differently now—like he doesn't know her or, worse, like he doesn't even like her. When Luz discovers she has a knack for coding, it feels like a lifeline to a better self. If she can just ace the May Showcase, she'll not only skip a level in her coding courses and impress Ms. Freeman and intriguing, brilliant Trevor—she'll have her parents cheering her on from the sidelines, just the way she likes it. But something—someone—is about to enter the Vélizes' life. And when Solana arrives, nothing will be the same, ever again. Unforgettable characters, family drama, and dauntless determination illuminate Luz's journey as she summons her inner strength and learns to accept others and embrace the enduring connection of family. Through it all, Luz's light is a constant—a guide for others, a path forward through the dark, and an ineffable celebration of her own eternal self."
Rebecca Balcarcel (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
[Spanish] - Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro: (Spanish-English bilingual edition)
"A remarkable tale of books and reading, now in a bilingual Spanish-English edition. On most days, teacher and librarian Luis Soriano Bohórquez packs his two burros, Alfa and Beto, with books and makes his way over mountains and through valleys to visit children in far-flung villages in rural Colombia-all for the sake of literacy and culture. Based on the work of a remarkable man and his intrepid burros, this bilingual English and Spanish edition celebrates the impact that a special mobile library-called the "biblioburro"-has had on the lives of real children."
Monica Brown (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
The Fall of Whit Rivera
"Could you plan the Fall Formal with your (hot) nemesis? Whit Rivera is about to find out. Frenemies Whit and Zay have been at odds for years (ever since he broke up with her in, like, the most embarrassing way imaginable), so when they're forced to organize the fall formal together, it's a literal disaster. Sparks fly as Whitney-type-A, passionate, a perfectionist, and a certified sweater-weather fanatic-butts heads with Zay, a dry, relaxed skater boy who takes everything in stride. But not all of those sparks are bad. . . . Has their feud been a big misunderstanding all along? Blisteringly funny and profoundly well-observed, The Fall of Whit Rivera is a snug and cozy autumn romcom that also tackles weightier topics like PCOS, chronic illness, sexuality, fatphobia, Latine identity, and class. Funny, honest, insightful, romantic, and poignant, it is classic Crystal Maldonado-and it will have her legion of fans absolutely swooning. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection 'Meaningful. . . Multidimensional. . . An important addition to YA literature.'-Kirkus Reviews, starred review 'A celebration of love in all its forms-family, friends, romance, and (especially!) self. Whit Rivera's wry, optimistic voice will linger happily in your mind long after you turn the last page.'-Monica Gomez-Hira, author of Once Upon a Quinceañera 'Satisfying and delightful... Maldonado shines!'-Kelly Jensen, editor and author of (Don't) Call Me Crazy, Body Talk, and Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World"
Crystal Maldonado (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Before the Devil Knows You're Here
"Part dark gothic fantasy, part journey into the bizarre, this delicious blending of tall tales and Latin American surrealism will haunt you as you devour it! 'Highly imaginative and powerfully affecting.'-Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review 1836, Wisconsin. Catalina lives with her pa and brother in a ramshackle cabin on the edge of the wilderness. Harsh winters have brought the family to the brink of starvation, and Catalina has replaced her poet's soul with an unyielding determination to keep Pa and her brother alive. When a sudden illness claims Pa, a strange man appears-a man covered in bark, leaves growing from his head, and sap dripping from his eyes. He scoops up her brother and disappears, leaving behind a bird with crimson wings. Catalina can't let this man-if that's what he is-have her brother. So, she grabs Pa's knife and follows the bird. Along the way, she finds help from a young lumberjack, who has his own reasons for hunting the Man of Sap. As their journey takes them deeper into the woods, they encounter strange beasts and tormented spirits. The more they uncover about the Man of Sap, the more they learn how deeply Catalina's fate is entwined with his, planted long ago in cursed seeds. An enchanting mixture of American tall tales and Faustian elements, Before the Devil Knows You're Here centers a fierce Mexican American poet on a quest to save her brother. Autumn Krause's vivid, haunting prose and rich symbolism make this a must-read for fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Erin Craig."
Autumn Krause (Author), Shawn K. Jain , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 39 mins
The Collectors: Stories
"From Michael L. Printz Award winner A.S. King and an all-star team of contributors including Anna-Marie McLemore and Jason Reynolds, an anthology of stories about remarkable people and their strange and surprising collections. From David Levithan's story about a non-binary kid collecting pieces of other people's collections to Jenny Torres Sanchez's tale of a girl gathering types of fire while trying not to get burned to G. Neri's piece about 1970's skaters seeking opportunities to go vertical-anything can be collected and in the hands of these award-winning and bestselling authors, any collection can tell a story. Nine of the best YA novelists working today have written fiction based on a prompt from Printz-winner A.S. King (who also contributes a story) and the result is itself an extraordinary collection. * This program includes a downloadable pdf which contains the fully illustrated story, 'Museum of Misery' by Cory McCarthy from the book."
A.S. King , David Levithan , M. T. Anderson , e.E. Charlton-Trujillo (Author), A.S. King , Alex McKenna , Anthony Rey Perez , Becca Q. Co , Bex Taylor-Klaus , Frankie Corzo , Guy Lockard , Nicky Endres , Vas Eli , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 23 mins
See You on Venus: The tearjerking romance, now on Netflix!
"The runaway romance now a major motion picture starring Virginia Gardner and Alex Aiono! Two teens embark on a journey to Spain to discover the meaning of love, death and everything in between in this star-crossed love story perfect for fans of The Fault in our Stars, Five Feet Apart and All the Bright Places. Mia has had a heart condition her whole life. She's not afraid of dying but something has always stopped her from her biggest fear: tracking down her biological mother in Spain . . . until now. Kyle has always been the life of the party . . . that was until the car accident that killed his best friend. Now he's willing to do just about anything to escape his reality. After a twist of fate, Mia and Kyle meet and make the decision to travel to Spain together for a once-in-a-lifetime road trip. But what starts as a hunt for Mia's mother soon turns into a whirlwind summer romance. Did the universe bind them together to change how they feel about love and death forever? See You on Venus is a heartwrenching audiobook perfect for readers looking for: - Contemporary teen romance books - Complex emotional YA stories - Books to finish before or after seeing the film - TikTok favourites like If He Had Been With Me, Girl in Pieces and You've Reached Sam - Colleen Hoover books"
Victoria Vinuesa (Author), Andre Bellido , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 55 mins
All the Stars Denied: A Companion Novel to Shame the Stars
"In the heart of the Great Depression, Rancho Las Moras, like everywhere else in Texas, is gripped by the drought of the Dust Bowl, and resentment is building among white farmers against Mexican Americans. All around town, signs go up proclaiming “No Dogs or Mexicans” and “No Mexicans Allowed.” When Estrella organizes a protest against the treatment of tejanos in their town of Monteseco, Texas, her whole family becomes a target of “repatriation” efforts to send Mexicans “back to Mexico”—whether they were ever Mexican citizens or not. Dumped across the border and separated from half her family, Estrella must figure out a way to survive and care for her mother and baby brother. How can she reunite with her father and grandparents and convince her country of birth that she deserves to return home? There are no easy answers in the first YA book to tackle this hidden history. In a companion novel to her critically acclaimed Shame the Stars, Guadalupe García McCall tackles the first mass deportation event that swept up hundreds of thousands of Mexican American citizens during the Great Depression."
Guadalupe García McCall (Author), Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 5 mins
Under This Forgetful Sky
"This "heartbreaking and heartfelt" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) star-crossed love story follows two teens in a starkly unequal future world who are struggling to find their places. Sixteen-year-old Rumi Sabzwari has spent his entire life behind the armored walls of St. Iago, which protect citizens of the Union of Upper Cities from the outside world's environmental devastation. But when rebels infect his father with a fatal virus, Rumi escapes St. Iago, desperate to find a cure. In the ruined city of Paraíso, Rumi meets fifteen-year-old Paz, who agrees to guide him on his journey. As they travel together, Rumi finds himself drawn to Paz—and behind her tough exterior, she begins to feel the same way. But Paz knows more about Rumi's father's illness than she's saying and has her own agenda. With the powerful forces at play in their cities putting them at odds, can the two learn to trust in each other—enough to imagine a different world?"
Lauren Yero (Author), Adriana Sananes , Ali Andre Ali , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 11 hrs 30 mins
Saint Juniper's Folly
"Cemetery Boys meets The Haunting of Bly Manor in this spellbinding debut! Alex Crespo's queer haunted house mystery is equal parts spine-tingling thrills, a celebration of found family, and must-read for paranormal romance fans. For Jaime, returning to the tiny Vermont town of Saint Juniper means returning to a past he's spent eight years trying to forget. After shuttling between foster homes, he hopes he can make something out of this fresh start. But every gossip in town already knows his business, and with reminders of his past everywhere, he seeks out solitude into the nearby woods, called Saint Juniper's Folly, and does not return. For Theo, Saint Juniper means being stuck. He knows there's more out there, but he's scared to go find it. His senior year is going to be like all the rest, dull and claustrophobic. That is until he wanders into the Folly and stumbles on a haunted house with an acerbic yet handsome boy stuck-as in physically stuck-inside. For Taylor, Saint Juniper is a mystery. The surrounding woods speak to her, while she tries-and fails-to practice the magic her dad banned from the house after her mother died. Taylor can't seem break out of her spiral of grief, until a wide-eyed teenager barges into her life, rambling on about a haunted house, a trapped boy, and ghosts. He needs a witch. The Folly and its ghosts will bring these three teenagers together. But they will each have to face their own internal struggles in order to forge a bond strong enough to escape the Folly's shadows."
Alex Crespo (Author), Giordan Diaz , Mark Sanderlin , Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 39 mins
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