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YA Mental Health Awareness Month

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I Am Not Alone

I Am Not Alone

by Stork, Francisco X.

Book - 2023

A suspect in a terrible crime, Alberto, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico with developing schizophrenia, learns he's not alone when Grace, a girl with whom he forms an immediate--and electric--connection sets out to prove his innocence. A suspect in a terrible crime, Alberto, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico with developing schizophrenia, learns he's not alone when Grace, a girl with whom he forms an immediate--and electric--connection sets out to prove his innocence. Show less

A suspect in a terrible crime, Alberto, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico with developing schizophrenia, learns he's not alone when Grace, a girl with whom he forms an immediate--and electric--connection sets out to prove his innocence. A suspect in a terrible crime, Alberto, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico with developing schizophrenia, learns he's not alone when Grace, a girl with whom he forms an immediate--and electric--connection sets out to prove his innocence. Show less

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A Place for Vanishing

A Place for Vanishing

by Fraistat, Ann

Book - 2024

Moving into her mother's childhood home for a fresh start, Libby, recently diagnosed with bipolar III, discovers the strangely beautiful house disguises a...Show more Moving into her mother's childhood home for a fresh start, Libby, recently diagnosed with bipolar III, discovers the strangely beautiful house disguises a sinister past and the truth can be found in the eerie, bug-shaped masks hidden throughout the property. Show less

Moving into her mother's childhood home for a fresh start, Libby, recently diagnosed with bipolar III, discovers the strangely beautiful house disguises a...Show more Moving into her mother's childhood home for a fresh start, Libby, recently diagnosed with bipolar III, discovers the strangely beautiful house disguises a sinister past and the truth can be found in the eerie, bug-shaped masks hidden throughout the property. Show less

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Home Home

Home Home

by Allen-Agostini, Lisa

Book - 2020

Relocated against her will from Trinidad to Canada when she is hospitalized for depression, a homesick teen struggles through cultural adjustments before ...Show more Relocated against her will from Trinidad to Canada when she is hospitalized for depression, a homesick teen struggles through cultural adjustments before discovering the healing potential of her family’s unconditional love, new friends and a hopeful future. Show less

Relocated against her will from Trinidad to Canada when she is hospitalized for depression, a homesick teen struggles through cultural adjustments before ...Show more Relocated against her will from Trinidad to Canada when she is hospitalized for depression, a homesick teen struggles through cultural adjustments before discovering the healing potential of her family’s unconditional love, new friends and a hopeful future. Show less

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Nick and June Were Here

Nick and June Were Here

by Stanley, Shalanda

Book - 2019

Told in two voices, Nick, a sometimes artist who steals cars to support his aunt, and June, who has been hiding her symptoms of schizophrenia, run away together. Told in two voices, Nick, a sometimes artist who steals cars to support his aunt, and June, who has been hiding her symptoms of schizophrenia, run away together. Show less

Told in two voices, Nick, a sometimes artist who steals cars to support his aunt, and June, who has been hiding her symptoms of schizophrenia, run away together. Told in two voices, Nick, a sometimes artist who steals cars to support his aunt, and June, who has been hiding her symptoms of schizophrenia, run away together. Show less

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The Immeasurable Depth of You

The Immeasurable Depth of You

by Ingrande Mora, Maria

Book - 2023

Fifteen-year-old Brynn is obsessed with death, and her severe anxiety leaves her feeling isolated, but when her parents decide she is going to spend the s...Show more Fifteen-year-old Brynn is obsessed with death, and her severe anxiety leaves her feeling isolated, but when her parents decide she is going to spend the summer on her father's houseboat, she meets--and starts crushing on--sultry and confident Skylar, who is hiding a dark secret. Show less

Fifteen-year-old Brynn is obsessed with death, and her severe anxiety leaves her feeling isolated, but when her parents decide she is going to spend the s...Show more Fifteen-year-old Brynn is obsessed with death, and her severe anxiety leaves her feeling isolated, but when her parents decide she is going to spend the summer on her father's houseboat, she meets--and starts crushing on--sultry and confident Skylar, who is hiding a dark secret. Show less

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Me (Moth)

Me (Moth)

by McBride, Amber

Book - 2021

Moth, who lost her family in an accident, and Sani, who is battling ongoing depression, take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors, which helps them move forward in surprising, powerful and unforgettable ways. Moth, who lost her family in an accident, and Sani, who is battling ongoing depression, take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors, which helps them move forward in surprising, powerful and unforgettable ways. Show less

Moth, who lost her family in an accident, and Sani, who is battling ongoing depression, take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors, which helps them move forward in surprising, powerful and unforgettable ways. Moth, who lost her family in an accident, and Sani, who is battling ongoing depression, take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors, which helps them move forward in surprising, powerful and unforgettable ways. Show less

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The Last Witness

The Last Witness

by McFall, Claire

Book - 2020

While on a camping trip to an isolated beach on the Scottish coast, Heather's friends suffer the wrath of a malevolent spirit, and a year later, Heather remains imprisoned in a facility, refusing to admit guilt. While on a camping trip to an isolated beach on the Scottish coast, Heather's friends suffer the wrath of a malevolent spirit, and a year later, Heather remains imprisoned in a facility, refusing to admit guilt. Show less

While on a camping trip to an isolated beach on the Scottish coast, Heather's friends suffer the wrath of a malevolent spirit, and a year later, Heather remains imprisoned in a facility, refusing to admit guilt. While on a camping trip to an isolated beach on the Scottish coast, Heather's friends suffer the wrath of a malevolent spirit, and a year later, Heather remains imprisoned in a facility, refusing to admit guilt. Show less

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On A Scale of 1 to 10

On A Scale of 1 to 10

by Scott, Ceylan

Book - 2019

Admitted to a psychiatric hospital for teens, a girl with borderline personality disorder navigates therapy alongside her fellow patients while struggling to come to terms with what happened to her friend back home. Admitted to a psychiatric hospital for teens, a girl with borderline personality disorder navigates therapy alongside her fellow patients while struggling to come to terms with what happened to her friend back home. Show less

Admitted to a psychiatric hospital for teens, a girl with borderline personality disorder navigates therapy alongside her fellow patients while struggling to come to terms with what happened to her friend back home. Admitted to a psychiatric hospital for teens, a girl with borderline personality disorder navigates therapy alongside her fellow patients while struggling to come to terms with what happened to her friend back home. Show less

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Like Spilled Water

Like Spilled Water

by Liu, Jennie

Book - 2020

Nineteen-year-old Na has always lived in the shadow of her younger brother, Bao-bao, her parents' cherished son. But when Bao-bao dies suddenly, Na realiz...Show more Nineteen-year-old Na has always lived in the shadow of her younger brother, Bao-bao, her parents' cherished son. But when Bao-bao dies suddenly, Na realizes how little she knew him. Did he really kill himself because of a low score on China's all-important college entrance exam? Na learns that Bao-bao had many secrets and that his death may not be what it seems. Show less

Nineteen-year-old Na has always lived in the shadow of her younger brother, Bao-bao, her parents' cherished son. But when Bao-bao dies suddenly, Na realiz...Show more Nineteen-year-old Na has always lived in the shadow of her younger brother, Bao-bao, her parents' cherished son. But when Bao-bao dies suddenly, Na realizes how little she knew him. Did he really kill himself because of a low score on China's all-important college entrance exam? Na learns that Bao-bao had many secrets and that his death may not be what it seems. Show less

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Hungry Ghost

Hungry Ghost

by Ying, Victoria

Graphic Novel - 2023

Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend Jordan, knows that she has been binging and purging for years. But w...Show more Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend Jordan, knows that she has been binging and purging for years. But when tragedy strikes, Val finds herself taking a good, hard look at her priorities, her choices, and her own body. The path to happiness may lead her away from her hometown and her mother's toxic projections—but first she will have to find the strength to seek help. This beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel takes a look at eating disorders, family dynamics, and ultimately, a journey to self-love. Show less

Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend Jordan, knows that she has been binging and purging for years. But w...Show more Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend Jordan, knows that she has been binging and purging for years. But when tragedy strikes, Val finds herself taking a good, hard look at her priorities, her choices, and her own body. The path to happiness may lead her away from her hometown and her mother's toxic projections—but first she will have to find the strength to seek help. This beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel takes a look at eating disorders, family dynamics, and ultimately, a journey to self-love. Show less

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A Breath Too Late

A Breath Too Late

by Callen, Rocky

Book - 2020

After committing suicide just before high school graduation, Ellie Walker haunts her home and school, reflecting on her life of domestic violence, friends...Show more After committing suicide just before high school graduation, Ellie Walker haunts her home and school, reflecting on her life of domestic violence, friendship with August, and dreams of a writing career. Includes list of resources for people in crisis. Show less

After committing suicide just before high school graduation, Ellie Walker haunts her home and school, reflecting on her life of domestic violence, friends...Show more After committing suicide just before high school graduation, Ellie Walker haunts her home and school, reflecting on her life of domestic violence, friendship with August, and dreams of a writing career. Includes list of resources for people in crisis. Show less

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When the Stars Lead to You

When the Stars Lead to You

by Davis, Ronni

Book - 2019

After Ashton broke Devon's heart, she focused on preparing for her future as an astrophysicist but Ashton's appearance on the first day of her senior year forces her to revisit their magical summer together. After Ashton broke Devon's heart, she focused on preparing for her future as an astrophysicist but Ashton's appearance on the first day of her senior year forces her to revisit their magical summer together. Show less

After Ashton broke Devon's heart, she focused on preparing for her future as an astrophysicist but Ashton's appearance on the first day of her senior year forces her to revisit their magical summer together. After Ashton broke Devon's heart, she focused on preparing for her future as an astrophysicist but Ashton's appearance on the first day of her senior year forces her to revisit their magical summer together. Show less

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Verona Comics

Verona Comics

by Dugan, Jennifer

Book - 2020

Meeting at a comic convention prom, the cellist daughter of an indie comic shop owner and the disgraced son of comic superstore titans navigate a secret romance that is complicated by anxiety, their feuding parents and an approaching audition. Meeting at a comic convention prom, the cellist daughter of an indie comic shop owner and the disgraced son of comic superstore titans navigate a secret romance that is complicated by anxiety, their feuding parents and an approaching audition. Show less

Meeting at a comic convention prom, the cellist daughter of an indie comic shop owner and the disgraced son of comic superstore titans navigate a secret romance that is complicated by anxiety, their feuding parents and an approaching audition. Meeting at a comic convention prom, the cellist daughter of an indie comic shop owner and the disgraced son of comic superstore titans navigate a secret romance that is complicated by anxiety, their feuding parents and an approaching audition. Show less

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This Is My Brain in Love

This Is My Brain in Love

by Gregorio, I. W.

Book - 2020

Rising high school juniors Jocelyn Wu and Will Domenici fall in love while trying to save the Wu family restaurant, A-Plus Chinese Garden. Rising high school juniors Jocelyn Wu and Will Domenici fall in love while trying to save the Wu family restaurant, A-Plus Chinese Garden. Show less

Rising high school juniors Jocelyn Wu and Will Domenici fall in love while trying to save the Wu family restaurant, A-Plus Chinese Garden. Rising high school juniors Jocelyn Wu and Will Domenici fall in love while trying to save the Wu family restaurant, A-Plus Chinese Garden. Show less

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The Weight of Our Sky

The Weight of Our Sky

by Hanna Alkaf

Book - 2019

During the 1969 Chinese-Malay conflict in Kuala Lumpur, Melati becomes separated from her mother and, with the help of a young Chinese boy, must fight prejudice, violence, and her own obsessive-compulsive disorder to find her again. During the 1969 Chinese-Malay conflict in Kuala Lumpur, Melati becomes separated from her mother and, with the help of a young Chinese boy, must fight prejudice, violence, and her own obsessive-compulsive disorder to find her again. Show less

During the 1969 Chinese-Malay conflict in Kuala Lumpur, Melati becomes separated from her mother and, with the help of a young Chinese boy, must fight prejudice, violence, and her own obsessive-compulsive disorder to find her again. During the 1969 Chinese-Malay conflict in Kuala Lumpur, Melati becomes separated from her mother and, with the help of a young Chinese boy, must fight prejudice, violence, and her own obsessive-compulsive disorder to find her again. Show less

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The Edge of Anything

The Edge of Anything

by Carpenter, Nora Shalaway

Book - 2020

Len is a loner teen photographer haunted by a past that's stagnated her work and left her terrified she's losing her mind. Sage is a high school volleybal...Show more Len is a loner teen photographer haunted by a past that's stagnated her work and left her terrified she's losing her mind. Sage is a high school volleyball star desperate to find a way around her sudden medical disqualification. Both girls need college scholarships. After a chance encounter, the two develop an unlikely friendship that enables them to begin facing their inner demons. But both Len and Sage are keeping secrets that, left hidden, could cost them everything, maybe even their lives. Show less

Len is a loner teen photographer haunted by a past that's stagnated her work and left her terrified she's losing her mind. Sage is a high school volleybal...Show more Len is a loner teen photographer haunted by a past that's stagnated her work and left her terrified she's losing her mind. Sage is a high school volleyball star desperate to find a way around her sudden medical disqualification. Both girls need college scholarships. After a chance encounter, the two develop an unlikely friendship that enables them to begin facing their inner demons. But both Len and Sage are keeping secrets that, left hidden, could cost them everything, maybe even their lives. Show less

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Miss You Love You Hate You Bye

Miss You Love You Hate You Bye

by Sher, Abby

Book - 2020

Zoe and Hank (short for Hannah) have been inseparable since they met in elementary school. The leader of the pack, Zoe is effortlessly popular while Hank ...Show more Zoe and Hank (short for Hannah) have been inseparable since they met in elementary school. The leader of the pack, Zoe is effortlessly popular while Hank hides comfortably in her shadow. But when Zoe's parents unexpectedly divorce, Zoe's perfect facade starts cracking little by little. Sinking under the weight of her broken family, Zoe develops an eating disorder. Now she must rely on Hank for help. Show less

Zoe and Hank (short for Hannah) have been inseparable since they met in elementary school. The leader of the pack, Zoe is effortlessly popular while Hank ...Show more Zoe and Hank (short for Hannah) have been inseparable since they met in elementary school. The leader of the pack, Zoe is effortlessly popular while Hank hides comfortably in her shadow. But when Zoe's parents unexpectedly divorce, Zoe's perfect facade starts cracking little by little. Sinking under the weight of her broken family, Zoe develops an eating disorder. Now she must rely on Hank for help. Show less

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Breath Like Water

Breath Like Water

by Jarzab, Anna

Book - 2020

Becoming famous for her early swimming talents, Susannah finds her Olympics dreams challenged by an injury, a new coach’s revolutionary training strategies and an unexpected romance with a charming fellow athlete. Becoming famous for her early swimming talents, Susannah finds her Olympics dreams challenged by an injury, a new coach’s revolutionary training strategies and an unexpected romance with a charming fellow athlete. Show less

Becoming famous for her early swimming talents, Susannah finds her Olympics dreams challenged by an injury, a new coach’s revolutionary training strategies and an unexpected romance with a charming fellow athlete. Becoming famous for her early swimming talents, Susannah finds her Olympics dreams challenged by an injury, a new coach’s revolutionary training strategies and an unexpected romance with a charming fellow athlete. Show less

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Black Girl Unlimited

Black Girl Unlimited

The Remarkable Story of A Teenage Wizard

by Brown, Echo

Book - 2020

A largely autobiographical story infused with magical realism follows the transcendent coming-of-age of a teen from the East Side who transitions from the...Show more A largely autobiographical story infused with magical realism follows the transcendent coming-of-age of a teen from the East Side who transitions from the world of her home to that of a privileged West Side school while navigating an ominous veil of depression. Show less

A largely autobiographical story infused with magical realism follows the transcendent coming-of-age of a teen from the East Side who transitions from the...Show more A largely autobiographical story infused with magical realism follows the transcendent coming-of-age of a teen from the East Side who transitions from the world of her home to that of a privileged West Side school while navigating an ominous veil of depression. Show less

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The Last True Poets of the Sea

The Last True Poets of the Sea

by Drake, Julia

Book - 2019

From a stunning new voice in YA literature comes an epic, utterly unforgettable contemporary novel about a lost shipwreck, a missing piece of family history, and weathering the storms of life. From a stunning new voice in YA literature comes an epic, utterly unforgettable contemporary novel about a lost shipwreck, a missing piece of family history, and weathering the storms of life. Show less

From a stunning new voice in YA literature comes an epic, utterly unforgettable contemporary novel about a lost shipwreck, a missing piece of family history, and weathering the storms of life. From a stunning new voice in YA literature comes an epic, utterly unforgettable contemporary novel about a lost shipwreck, a missing piece of family history, and weathering the storms of life. Show less

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Let's Call It A Doomsday

Let's Call It A Doomsday

by Henry, Katie

Book - 2019

Ellis Kimball, sixteen, whose anxiety disorder causes her to prepare for the imminent end of the world, meets Hannah, who claims to know when it will happen. Ellis Kimball, sixteen, whose anxiety disorder causes her to prepare for the imminent end of the world, meets Hannah, who claims to know when it will happen. Show less

Ellis Kimball, sixteen, whose anxiety disorder causes her to prepare for the imminent end of the world, meets Hannah, who claims to know when it will happen. Ellis Kimball, sixteen, whose anxiety disorder causes her to prepare for the imminent end of the world, meets Hannah, who claims to know when it will happen. Show less

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The Sound of Stars

The Sound of Stars

by Dow, Alechia

Book - 2020

A girl with the forbidden library and the alien who loves pop music work together to save world after the death of one-third of the world's population. A girl with the forbidden library and the alien who loves pop music work together to save world after the death of one-third of the world's population. Show less

A girl with the forbidden library and the alien who loves pop music work together to save world after the death of one-third of the world's population. A girl with the forbidden library and the alien who loves pop music work together to save world after the death of one-third of the world's population. Show less

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You Asked for Perfect

You Asked for Perfect

by Silverman, Laura

Book - 2019

Ariel Stone is the perfect college applicant until a failed Calculus quiz sends his grades into a tailspin that can only be halted by a handsome tutor, but adding a burgeoning romance to his other commitments may push Ariel past his limit. Ariel Stone is the perfect college applicant until a failed Calculus quiz sends his grades into a tailspin that can only be halted by a handsome tutor, but adding a burgeoning romance to his other commitments may push Ariel past his limit. Show less

Ariel Stone is the perfect college applicant until a failed Calculus quiz sends his grades into a tailspin that can only be halted by a handsome tutor, but adding a burgeoning romance to his other commitments may push Ariel past his limit. Ariel Stone is the perfect college applicant until a failed Calculus quiz sends his grades into a tailspin that can only be halted by a handsome tutor, but adding a burgeoning romance to his other commitments may push Ariel past his limit. Show less

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Who Put This Song On?

Who Put This Song On?

by Parker, Morgan

Book - 2019

17-year-old Morgan is a black teen triumphantly figuring out her identity when her conservative town deems depression as a lack of faith, and blackness as something to be politely ignored. 17-year-old Morgan is a black teen triumphantly figuring out her identity when her conservative town deems depression as a lack of faith, and blackness as something to be politely ignored. Show less

17-year-old Morgan is a black teen triumphantly figuring out her identity when her conservative town deems depression as a lack of faith, and blackness as something to be politely ignored. 17-year-old Morgan is a black teen triumphantly figuring out her identity when her conservative town deems depression as a lack of faith, and blackness as something to be politely ignored. Show less

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How It Feels to Float

How It Feels to Float

by Fox, Helena

Book - 2019

Sixteen-year-old Biz sees her father every day, though he died when she was seven. When he suddenly disappears, she tumbles into a disaster-land of grief and depression from which she must find her way back. Sixteen-year-old Biz sees her father every day, though he died when she was seven. When he suddenly disappears, she tumbles into a disaster-land of grief and depression from which she must find her way back. Show less

Sixteen-year-old Biz sees her father every day, though he died when she was seven. When he suddenly disappears, she tumbles into a disaster-land of grief and depression from which she must find her way back. Sixteen-year-old Biz sees her father every day, though he died when she was seven. When he suddenly disappears, she tumbles into a disaster-land of grief and depression from which she must find her way back. Show less

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