More Happy Than Not (Deluxe Edition)

More Happy Than Not (Deluxe Edition)
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Publisher : Soho Press
Total Pages : 306
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ISBN-10 : 9781616955618
ISBN-13 : 1616955619
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis More Happy Than Not (Deluxe Edition) by : Adam Silvera

In his twisty, gritty, profoundly moving New York Times bestselling-debut—also called “mandatory reading” and selected as an Editors' Choice by the New York Times—Adam Silvera brings to life a charged, dangerous near-future summer in the Bronx. In the months after his father's suicide, it's been tough for sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto to find happiness again—but he's still gunning for it. With the support of his girlfriend Genevieve and his overworked mom, he's slowly remembering what that might feel like. But grief and the smile-shaped scar on his wrist prevent him from forgetting completely. When Genevieve leaves for a couple of weeks, Aaron spends all his time hanging out with this new guy, Thomas. Aaron's crew notices, and they're not exactly thrilled. But Aaron can't deny the happiness Thomas brings or how Thomas makes him feel safe from himself, despite the tensions their friendship is stirring with his girlfriend and friends. Since Aaron can't stay away from Thomas or turn off his newfound feelings for him, he considers turning to the Leteo Institute's revolutionary memory-alteration procedure to straighten himself out, even if it means forgetting who he truly is. Why does happiness have to be so hard? “Silvera managed to leave me smiling after totally breaking my heart. Unforgettable.” —Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda "Adam Silvera explores the inner workings of a painful world and he delivers this with heartfelt honesty and a courageous, confident hand . . . A mesmerizing, unforgettable tour de force." —John Corey Whaley, National Book Award finalist and author of Where Things Come Back and Noggin

Engaging with Multicultural YA Literature in the Secondary Classroom

Engaging with Multicultural YA Literature in the Secondary Classroom
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 221
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780429629556
ISBN-13 : 0429629559
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Engaging with Multicultural YA Literature in the Secondary Classroom by : Ricki Ginsberg

With a focus on fostering democratic, equitable education for young people, Ginsberg and Glenn’s engaging text showcases a wide variety of innovative, critical classroom approaches that extend beyond traditional literary theories commonly used in K-12 and higher education classrooms and provides opportunities to explore young adult (YA) texts in new and essential ways. The chapters pair YA texts with critical practices and perspectives for culturally affirming and sustaining teaching and include resources, suggested titles, and classroom strategies. Following a consistent structure, each chapter provides foundational background on a key critical approach, applies the approach to a focal YA text, and connects the approach to classroom strategies designed to encourage students to think deeply and critically about texts, themselves, and the world. Offering a wealth of innovative pedagogical tools, this comprehensive volume offers opportunities for students and their teachers to explore key and emerging topics, including culture, (dis)ability, ethnicity, gender, immigration, race, sexual orientation, and social class.

More Happy Than Not

More Happy Than Not
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 333
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781471175855
ISBN-13 : 1471175855
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis More Happy Than Not by : Adam Silvera

From the author of the INTERNATIONAL NO.1 BESTSELLER THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END. In his twisty, gritty, profoundly moving New York Times bestselling-debut, Adam Silvera brings to life a charged, dangerous near-future summer in the Bronx. Please note that covers may vary. Life hasn’t been easy for sixteen‑year‑old Aaron Soto, but with the help of his girlfriend, Genevieve, he’s slowly remembering what happiness might feel like. Then Thomas shows up . . . Thomas is smart and funny, and before long Aaron is spending all his time with him. But as Aaron’s feelings for Thomas intensify, tensions with his other friends start to build. Soon Aaron is faced with a choice – one that will make him question what it is he wants, and how far he’ll go to get it. PRAISE FOR MORE HAPPY THAN NOT: 'Silvera managed to leave me smiling after totally breaking my heart. Unforgettable.' Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda 'Gut-wrenching' Guardian 'Mandatory reading' New York Times

The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf

The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf
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Publisher : Candlewick Press (MA)
Total Pages : 383
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780763669881
ISBN-13 : 0763669881
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis The Interrogation of Ashala Wolf by : Ambelin Kwaymullina

Taking refuge among other teens who are in hiding from a government threatened by their supernatural powers, Ashala covertly practices her abilities only to be captured and interrogated for information about the location of her friends.

They Both Die at the End

They Both Die at the End
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 243
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780062457813
ISBN-13 : 0062457810
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis They Both Die at the End by : Adam Silvera

Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day. #1 New York Times bestseller * 4 starred reviews * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Kirkus Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors' Choice * A Bustle Best YA Novel * A Paste Magazine Best YA Book * A Book Riot Best Queer Book * A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of the Year * A BookPage Best YA Book of the Year On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There’s an app for that. It’s called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day. In the tradition of Before I Fall and If I Stay, They Both Die at the End is a tour de force from acclaimed author Adam Silvera, whose debut, More Happy Than Not, the New York Times called “profound.” Plus don't miss The First to Die at the End: #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Silvera returns to the universe of international phenomenon They Both Die at the End in this prequel. New star-crossed lovers are put to the test on the first day of Death-Cast’s fateful calls.

History Is All You Left Me

History Is All You Left Me
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Publisher : Soho Press
Total Pages : 305
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781616956936
ISBN-13 : 1616956933
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis History Is All You Left Me by : Adam Silvera

"This book will make you cry, think, and then cry some more." —Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything From the New York Times bestselling author of More Happy Than Not comes an explosive examination of grief, mental illness, and the devastating consequences of refusing to let go of the past. When Griffin’s first love and ex-boyfriend, Theo, dies in a drowning accident, his universe implodes. Even though Theo had moved to California for college and started seeing Jackson, Griffin never doubted Theo would come back to him when the time was right. But now, the future he’s been imagining for himself has gone far off course. To make things worse, the only person who truly understands his heartache is Jackson. But no matter how much they open up to each other, Griffin’s downward spiral continues. He’s losing himself in his obsessive compulsions and destructive choices, and the secrets he’s been keeping are tearing him apart. If Griffin is ever to rebuild his future, he must first confront his history, every last heartbreaking piece in the puzzle of his life.

How to Make a Wish

How to Make a Wish
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 341
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781328698957
ISBN-13 : 1328698955
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis How to Make a Wish by : Ashley Herring Blake

Grace, tough and wise, has nearly given up on wishes, thanks to a childhood spent with her unpredictable, larger-than-life mother. But this summer, Grace meets Eva, a girl who believes in dreams, despite her own difficult circumstances. One fateful evening, Eva climbs through a window in Grace’s room, setting off a chain of stolen nights on the beach. When Eva tells Grace that she likes girls, Grace’s world opens up and she begins to believe in happiness again. How to Make a Wish is an emotionally charged portrait of a mother and daughter’s relationship and a heartfelt story about two girls who find each other at the exact right time.

Social Queue

Social Queue
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Publisher : Text Publishing
Total Pages : 293
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781922459299
ISBN-13 : 1922459291
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Queue by : Kay Kerr

A funny and insightful novel about an autistic teen who realises she's been missing all the signs when it comes to her romantic life.

Infinity Son

Infinity Son
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 312
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780062457844
ISBN-13 : 0062457845
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Infinity Son by : Adam Silvera

A New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and IndieBound bestseller! Balancing epic and intensely personal stakes, bestselling author Adam Silvera’s Infinity Son is a gritty, fast-paced adventure about two brothers caught up in a magical war generations in the making. Growing up in New York, brothers Emil and Brighton always idolized the Spell Walkers—a vigilante group sworn to rid the world of specters. While the Spell Walkers and other celestials are born with powers, specters take them, violently stealing the essence of endangered magical creatures. Brighton wishes he had a power so he could join the fray. Emil just wants the fighting to stop. The cycle of violence has taken a toll, making it harder for anyone with a power to live peacefully and openly. In this climate of fear, a gang of specters has been growing bolder by the day. Then, in a brawl after a protest, Emil manifests a power of his own—one that puts him right at the heart of the conflict and sets him up to be the heroic Spell Walker Brighton always wanted to be. Brotherhood, love, and loyalty will be put to the test, and no one will escape the fight unscathed. Don't miss Infinity Reaper, the gripping sequel, which includes a special prequel short story starring Ness!

Mosquitoland

Mosquitoland
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Publisher : Speak
Total Pages : 370
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780147513656
ISBN-13 : 0147513650
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Mosquitoland by : David Arnold

"First published in the United States of America by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, 2015"--Title page verso.