Young Adult Fiction, Social Themes, Emotions & Feelings
-
Words and Actions
by Ekam Tarang
“Come out!” Victor called again. “Talk with me face to face. I’m here, you don’t have to stare at me from a distance! Show yourself!” He heard his name once again: Victor! “Stop shouting,” called Victor. “Come forward. Face me!” He got hit on the...
-
Smoke and Rain
by Katelyn Terlie
Sixteen-year-old Bree wants to get out. Her family has moved, yet again, to a new town, but their problems have followed them to Kitimat. In an attempt to escape her manipulative and volatile father, Bree turns to pot and alcohol, but her stash...
-
Chasing Through Time
by Tara Hodgson
In the tumultuous world of high school, Emma grapples with a devastating breakup, a damning social media scandal that threatens her reputation, and an overwhelming sense of isolation. Her parents are distant, she has no true friends, and her...
-
Acorns & Roots
by Megs Calleja
An indestructible object full of strong magic, tempting the darkest of souls. Rare rainbow roots that are sold for a high price in the city, offering a young man a way to pay rent as he faces eviction. The secret to taking down a corrupt and...
-
Oh, Monkey
by Mary Ann Burrows
Oh, Monkey is an introduction to the concept of our inner critic. Written for young adults, this story follows the journey of young girl who grows tired of hearing her monkey chatter in her ear every day, telling her what to do. She sits down and...
-
The Boy in Black
by Evan Neben
“Living at the lake” is a boast in the minds of the populace surrounding the extravagant waterfront properties, a veritable blessing. Recently though, two different high schoolers have found themselves living at that very place, for much...
-
Winter stays with Me
by Catherina You
With her wound dripping with blood, a girl appears at the gate of a foster shelter...When Elina and her brother William discover that they have been denied humanity from birth, they decide to make a new life for themselves. As they fight the...
-
So You Wanna Kiss a Girl...
by Chris Gaucher
Liam is your typical whimsical, random, twelve-year-old boy. He likes music, video games, hanging out with his friends… and girls. His concerned mom wants to be sure he is prepared for this new stage of his life so she assigns him a task that...
-
