Gliff
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Gliff is a hopeful dystopian tale from the teen collection that explores the power of humanity and emotional depth in a world ruled by data and machines.
Ahab's Wife
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Ahab’s Wife is Pippi Longstocking for grown-up girls—a sweeping tale of a bold, capable young woman who charts her own course into the man's world of sailing, to sailor’s wife to wise, independent elder, perfect for lovers of the sea and self-reliance.
The Black Flamingo
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From the teen collection, Black Flamingo is a gentle, coming-of-age story about a gay boy finding his voice and identity—perfect for middle school and beyond, and a beautiful read for anyone seeking deeper understanding and empathy.
Grayson
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Grayson is a quick, unforgettable true story of one open-water swim in the life of teenage Lynne Cox—record-breaking extreme swimmer and accomplished author. After reading Grayson you can learn more about the AMAZING Lynne Cox on the Library's podcast Homegrown Conversations.
Hunt, Gather, Parent
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An all-time favorite and deeply practical guide, Hunt, Gather, Parent reconnects us with our ancestral, instinctual wisdom for raising kind, capable kids—and reminds us how parenting can shape a more compassionate humanity.
Kahtahah
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Kahtahah: A Tlingit Girl is an Alaskan treasure—a heartfelt collection of stories from the life of Kahtahah, whose English name was Matilda “Tillie” Paul Tamaree. The book beautifully preserves Tlingit culture and seasonal traditions, lovingly crafted by her family and brought to life with illustrations by the late Alaskan artist Rey Munoz.
Solito: A MemOIr
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Solito is a must-read (or better yet, must-listen) biography of a young boy’s harrowing immigration journey from Central America to the U.S., made even more powerful in audiobook form with its beautiful mix of Spanish and English—reminiscent of the bilingual conversations I remember from my own family, albiet those were Norwegian and English.
Born a Crime
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Hilarious, moving, and eye-opening—Trevor Noah’s memoir of growing up in apartheid South Africa is a brilliant mix of sharp wit and powerful insight. A must-read for fans of smart, heartfelt storytelling. The audiobook is especially good.
