A lazy small town summer in 1970s Texas turns treacherous when Cal Long’s mother goes missing. Cal and her best friend Rachel, along with sophisticated new friend Jane, use every trick in their teenage arsenal to get to the bottom of the mystery. Along the way, Cal is drawn to Jane in ways she’s never felt before while Rachel struggles to understand her best friend’s new attraction. From Amarillo to Palo Duro Canyon to Ft. Worth and back, the girls puzzle through the connections surrounding the mystery of Cal’s mother’s disappearance. But their shocking discoveries are soon eclipsed by the explosive consequences of Cal’s surrender to her feelings for Jane. Girl Squad is a story of friendship, of betrayal, of passion, of awakening. And ultimately, a story of transformation.

Finding a girl squad that's as unique and special as you are starts with finding YOURSELF. Friendships are SO difficult to get right - and when rumours swirl or dramas unfold, your confidence vanishes and the worries start to take over. In this essential guide to navigating friendships you'll meet Poppy, who's juggling all sorts of dilemmas at school. But whether it's coping with feeling left out, handling bullies or embracing her true weird and wonderful self, friendship expert Dr Angharad Rudkin and author Ruth Fitzgerald are there to help with positive, practical advice. As you follow Poppy's trials and tribulations, you'll discover the secrets to finding your own ultimate girl squad - one which loves you for YOU.

Girls mean business in a brand-new series about friendship and entrepreneurship that Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan, calls “A great read!” All the great leaders had to start somewhere. And Teresa (“Resa” for short) is starting with the lemonade stand competition her teacher assigned to the class—but making it a success is going to be a lot harder than Resa thinks. The prize: line-skipping tickets to Adventure Central. The competition: Val, Resa's middle school nemesis. And the biggest obstacle to success: Resa's own teammates. Harriet is the class clown, Amelia is the new girl who thinks she knows best, and Didi is Resa's steadfast friend—who doesn't know the first thing about making or selling lemonade. The four of them quickly realize that the recipe for success is tough to perfect—but listening to each other is the first step. And making new friends might be the most important one... The back of each book in this middle-grade series features tips from the Startup Squad and an inspirational profile of a girl entrepreneur! An Imprint Book "An inspiring story about entrepreneurial girls. I loved this story of girls finding their way in the world of entrepreneurship." —Ann M. Martin, author of the Baby-Sitters Club series and Newbery Honor winner A Corner of the Universe “The Startup Squad encourages girls to dream big, work hard, and rely on each other to make good things happen. It teaches them how to succeed—and reminds all of us that girls mean business!”—Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org “A great read that is fast-paced, fun, and empowering. The Startup Squad comes complete with a treasure trove of tips for starting a business.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan This title has common core connections.

A fun and feisty tour of famous girl BFFs from history who stuck together and changed the world. Spanning art, science, politics, activism, and sports, these 20 diverse profiles show just how essential female friendship have been across history and around the world. In this engaging and well-researched book, Sam Maggs takes you on a tour of some of history's most fascinating and bravest BFFs, including: • Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the infamous lady pirates who sailed the seven seas and plundered with the best of the men • Jeanne Manon Roland and Sophie Grandchamp, Parisian socialites who landed front-row seats (from prison) to the French Revolution • Sharon and Shirley Firth, the Indigenous twin sisters who went on to become Olympic skiers and barrier breakers in the sport • The Edinburgh Seven, the band of gal pals who became the first women admitted to medical school in the United Kingdom • The Zohra Orchestra, the ensemble from Afghanistan who defied laws, danger, and threats to become the nation's first all-female musical group Fun, informative, and delightful to read—with fresh illustrations by Jenn Woodall—it's perfect for you and every member of your own girl gang.

*A Barnes & Noble Teen Blog's Most Anticipated LGBTQAP YA Book of 2019* Jenna Watson is a cheerleader. And she wants you to know it’s not some Hollywood crap: they are not every guy’s fantasy. They are not the “mean girls” of Marsen High School. They’re literally just human females trying to live their lives and do a perfect toe touch. And their team is at the top of their game. They’re a family. But all that changes when Jenna’s best friend stops talking to her. Suddenly, she’s not getting invited out with the rest of the squad. She’s always a step behind. And she has no idea why. While grappling with post-cheer life, Jenna explores things she never allowed herself to like, including LARPing (live action role playing) and a relationship with a trans guy that feels a lot like love. When Jenna loses the sport and the friends she’s always loved, she has to ask herself: What else is left?

Need your mother off your back? Lie through your teeth. Graphic designer Olivia doesn’t need a man. But her mom refuses to believe her. While dealing with rush hour traffic and her mom on the phone, Olivia blurts out the first thing that comes to mind, “I’m seeing someone.” Now she’s supposed to bring this boyfriend to the big family reunion, but how is she supposed to do that when he doesn’t exist? Jake can talk football statistics all day, but it only drives home that his career ended before it began – and all over a girl. After her betrayal, he’s not only shied away from relationships, he’s kept a huge part of his life from his colleagues at the sports network. One chance meeting at a work picnic while Olivia’s wearing a nerdy t-shirt, and he’s smitten. But of course, keeping his secret bit him in the butt, and now she won’t give him the time of day. When she needs a fake date, he volunteers. Now he has to prove he’s not just another jock to Olivia and her squad, so he can convince her to turn this fake relationship into the real thing. The Geek Girl Squad is a series of interconnected standalone romance novels and can be read in any order. Beach Book Festival 2022 Romance Category Honorable Mention

What if you could get a second chance at The One That Got Away? Mia’s mother just got married – again. But Mia can’t seem to find her own special person, despite her best efforts. When she meets someone through a new dating app for gamers, she's disappointed by the lack of attraction. His cousin, on the other hand, makes her want to level up. Marcia lost everything when she was outed to her family at eighteen. Thank goodness her cousin was there to help her rebuild her life. But when he brings home a girl he met through a dating app, she comes face to face with her past — her first kiss, who ghosted her the next day. Can they make up for lost time? Or is this game over before they’ve even begun?

When Miss Independent and Mr. Control get together, sparks ignite. As a trans woman, Jade never thought love was in the cards for her. The guys she’s attracted to never have any wiggle room when it comes to gender. Instead, she’s focused on her career and her squad. When the girls talk her into going to the new queer club she’s interviewing at, the swoon-worthy Andrew saves her from a jerk. Imagine her surprise when the hot connection from her night at the Neon Unicorn turns out to be her new boss! But no man is worth risking this opportunity... Andrew’s loved and lost, and vowed never to endure that pain again. He holds himself apart from everyone, except his family. If he can control everything, he can’t possibly get hurt. But when the gorgeous woman he defended shows up as his new office manager, fate tests his resolve. When her world falls apart, will Jade learn to lean?

Their feelings for each other will tear the squad apart… Rosie’s never had time to date, not that anyone’s been interested. Her patients, grandparents, and the squad are her priorities. But an old attraction stirs up again when her best friend’s little brother moves into their apartment building. This has to be against the friend code. Good thing he doesn’t seem to like her much … Matt’s been crushing on Rosie since he was seventeen. But, he promised his sister he wouldn’t date her friends. Now he’s living in the same building as his dream girl while working at his restaurant internship. Will the angel in the apartment downstairs ever notice him? Or is he trapped in the “little brother zone” for life? And what will his sister say if they can’t fight this? Recommended Read, Author Shout Reader Ready Awards 2023

You can lose weight like crazy, and you can achieve anything! Autumn Calabrese shares the revolutionary step-by-step approach to lose weight that made her one of the top fitness and nutrition celebrities in the world. No cutting corners and no BS: In this book she reveals the personal struggles that shaped her approach to overcome excuses that led to this 30-day plan to succeed at weight loss, and life! Hey there! I’m Autumn Calabrese. I’m a Midwest girl, a single working mom who really had no business being in the business of health and fitness. But I found my passion in helping people achieve their weight-loss and health goals. I turned myself into a mini mega-mogul of nutrition and fitness with two of Beachbody’s most successful programs ever: 21 Day Fix and The Ultimate Portion Fix. I’ve led a crazy life and it’s still crazy—probably a lot like yours. I’ve faced tremendous hardships and disappointments that have deflated my self-confidence. But I’ve found a way to turn “failures” into “redirections” that have transformed my life. And you can do it, too! Over the past five years, I’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people finally get control of food and lose 10, 20, 30, even more than 100 pounds with my breakthrough weight-loss programs. And, now I’m going to do the same for you! Imagine enjoying your favorite CARBS, WINE AND COCKTAILS, AND EVEN CHOCOLATE CAKE and still melt fat to build the lean, fit, healthy body you’ve always wanted! Here’s my proposition: Give me just 30 days of your time, trust my process, GO ALL IN, and see what happens to your body. If you’ve ever struggled to lose weight before, I know why, and I have the solution. Lose Weight Like Crazy is NOT a DIET. There’s Zero Deprivation. It works by automatically controlling your portion sizes, eliminating those unhealthy, sugary processed foods that trigger cravings, and filling you up on a proven ratio of healthy whole foods. It’s simple. It’s backed by science. And it works. Here’s what YOU can expect while you lose weight like crazy: You won’t count calories! You won’t feel hungry or deprived! You can enjoy dessert! You can have a cocktail with your friends! You can speed up your results by adding fast, fun exercise routines that you’ll love! (free lifetime access to my 2 new workout videos included with the book!) You can maintain your new body and feel amazing—for life!