Realistic Fiction Image: Justification: I chose this book based on it's high ratings for young adult realistic fiction. It was recently...

Autobiography Image: "I have a girl brain and a boy body. I think like a girl, but I just have a boy body. It's different from you." -5...

Printz Honor Book Image: Justification: I was intrigued by this young adult and lesbian teen novel because of it's graphic format and...

Horror Justification: I chose this title on a recommendation from a librarian as I was having difficulty finding a YA horror book I...

National Book Award Winner Image: Justification: This book is brand new YA fiction in my library and it's a National Book Award Winner. I...

Printz Winner 2017 Image: "If there's one thing I've believed my entire life, it's taking a stand when it's time to take a stand." -John...

LGBTQ Image: Justification: I selected this book because it won numerous prestigious awards, including the Lambda Literary Award and...

Science Fiction Image: Justification: This title was recommended to me by my librarian. She thought it would be of interest to me...

Fantasy Image: Justification: I selected this book because it dovetails perfectly with my interest of focusing on #ownvoices in YA...

Christian Image: Justification: I wanted to select a newly published book focusing on women, particularly marginalized women, and how...

Poetry Image: "I know you're young, gotta get it out, but just remember, when you're walking in the nighttime, make sure the nighttime...

Romance Image: Justification: I have a secret: I hate romance novels. It's a genre that sets my teeth on edge. In looking for a YA...

Stonewall Award Winner 2019; Free Choice Selection Image: Justification: I chose this book as my free-choice selection for it's beautiful...

Easy reader picture book Image: Justification: I selected this picture book for it's positive message about reading and how it can be...

Who Was? Book (Biography) Image: Justification: This text was selected from the Who Was children's biography series based on my love of...

Fantasy Image: Justification: I chose this novel as it was the winner of the Newbery Medal in 2017 and I am seeking to add more fantasy...

Pura Bupré Winner Image: Justification: As one of my favorite picture books in the collection, Dreamers is a loving tribute to reading...

Texas 2x2, 2019 Image: Justification: I chose Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor, Valdez’s delightful biography and picture book about a little...

Coretta Scott King Award Winner Image: Justification: I chose this book for it's brilliantly rendered illustrations and wonderful message...

Caldecott Medal, 2019 Image: Justification: I was impressed by Ms. Blackall's extensive research into lighthouses as she developed her...