Best Teen Realism of 2014

by Padma Venkatraman

A beautiful integration of art, religion, compassion and connection. Full review >

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by Mariko Tamaki & Jillian Tamaki ; illustrated by Jillian Tamaki

Keenly observed and gorgeously illustrated—a triumph. Full review >

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by Isabel Quintero

A fresh, authentic and honest exploration of contemporary Latina identity. Full review >

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by Lucy Frank

Riveting, humanizing and real. Full review >

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by Kate Hattemer

A sparkling, timely tour of the complicated intersection where life meets art. Full review >

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by Wolfgang Herrndorf ; translated by Tim Mohr

In his first novel translated into English, Herrndorf sits squarely and triumphantly at the intersection of literary tall... Full review >

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by Simmone Howell

Funny, observant, a relentless critic of the world’s (and her own) flaws, Sky is original, thoroughly authentic and great... Full review >

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by Jenny Hubbard

As graceful as a feather drifting down, this lyrical story delivers a deep journey of healing on a tragic theme. Full review >

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by Brendan Kiely

Often bleak, eventually hopeful and beautifully told. Full review >

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by Kekla Magoon

This sobering yet satisfying novel leaves readers to ponder the complex questions it raises. Full review >

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by Cristina Moracho

Mesmerizing. Full review >

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by Denise Lewis Patrick

Patrick’s tales from the distant and not-so-distant past shed fresh light on interracial and intraracial conflicts that... Full review >

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by Jessie Ann Foley

Powerfully evocative. Full review >

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by J.C. Carleson

Smart, relevant, required reading. Full review >

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by Martyn Bedford

Beautiful and illuminating but as hard as therapy. Full review >

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