The Lost Hours Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare

 Part of the Shadow Hunters series.  There is a bit of predictability to the story.  It's still fine to add to high school libraries.

Road Trip by Gary and Jim Paulsen

A great book to read written by father and son about the relationship of a father and son.  Rescue dogs are the catalyst but finding what family is about and making friends is a great read.  Enjoy.

Jujutsu Kaisen Vol.0. By Blue One

 Teens fighting curses having special powers.  This series is popular with kids.  This one I wouldn't buy for our school.  There was a scene with three teens that were hung by these monsters.  There is some violence.

Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 1 by Sakisaka & Louie-Nishikawa

 I'm new to the world of Manga.  I liked this one so far.  It's a sweet growing up/coming of age of becoming a teenager.  Making friends, falling in love, figuring it out.  I would add this one to my school library.

Pony by R. J. Palacio

This is a multi layered book.  A good read and very engaging.  Ghosts, bad guys and steeped in a past time.  There's a murder mystery and one determined young lad.  A good read.  Add this to your school library for middle school and upper elementary.
 

A Spot of Trouble by Teri Wilson

  It's a cute meet and fine story to enjoy.  Sometimes its nice to have a sweet love story.  Enjoy.
 

Just Like That by Gary D. Schmidt

 This story will stay with you for a while.  Two stories collide once the two main characters end up meeting.  A good read.  What's nice is that some of the adults are super good people.  

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge A Crash Of Fate by Zoraida Cordova

 If you have Star Wars fans, add this one to your school library.  A good read.  Enjoy.

Camper & Criminals Sunsets, Sabbatical & Scandal by Tonya Kappes

 It's a great cozy murder mystery.  The whole community is charming and tight.  It's a good read/series.  Enjoy.

Smoke and Mirrors by K. D. Halbrook

 This magical story is filled with all sorts of emotions.  It's a very good book/story.  Add this one to your children's book shelves.  A touching story.

Southern Homebrew Mystery The Moonshine Shack Murder by Diane Kelly

 It's a cozy murder mystery, Hattie is adorable.  She comes across innocent but she does have a devious side.  She also has a possible romance happening while helping solve a mystery.

Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George

If you have a love for medieval fairy tales with strong girls who are smarter then the average prince, this is the book for you.  A good read for any children's library.  Enjoy.
 

So Many Beginnings by Bethany C Morrow

 It's a good story to add to school library.  Told in the perspective of former slaves now free.  How they were part of a group of people to build a free town in the north.  A good read.

Beasts and Beauty by Soman Chainani

 A dark perspective of fairy tales.  I think maybe not for school libraries but perfect for public libraries.

Down South Café Mystery Silence of the Jams by Gayle Leeson

 It's a cozy murder mystery in a small community.  An entertaining read.  Enjoy.

The Revenge of Magic The Future King by James Riley

 A series that is part Harry Potter and part adventure.  It's fine for any middle school library.

An Inquiry into Love and Death by Simone St. James

 This is a modern gothic tale of a murder mystery.  There is a ghost story that terrorizes the locals but there is also two more mysteries in the story.  It's an interesting read.  Not a cozy read but more of a dark mystery.

Fox & Rabbit by Beth Terry and Gergley Dudas

 It's a cute book that children will enjoy.  The story is fine for young children to enjoy.

Wonderous Rex by Patricia MacLachlan

 This is an entertaining book for young people who like dogs.  It's a sweet read.  It's a gentle read. Fine for any young reader's library.

Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

 Hundreds of years go by after Cinderella had her ball.  The world has become oppressive for women and girls.  But there are a few who will do what they can to make the world a better place.  Magic and witchcraft.  This new not Cinderella fights for what she believes in and also for the woman she loves.  I think this would be a good book to add to high school libraries.  Especially if you are looking for LGBTQ for teen readers.

Aaron Tucker As Dog Is My Witness by Jeffrey Cohen

 I think I found a new series in the world of cozy murder mysteries.  A good read and brings you into the world of Asperger.  The main character is the father of a teen with Asperger.  I like how the teen helps on the case.

My Weird School Miss Suki is Kooky! By Gutman & Paillot

 

Another fun and silly book for children to enjoy.  It's a good series and fine for any children's library.

My Weird School Miss Daisy Is Crazy! By Gutman & Paillot

 It's a fun silly book that should be in all children's libraries.  A quick read to enjoy.  Miss Daisy is actually pretty smart and tricks students to figure out math and reading.  Enjoy.

The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta Achilles A House Divided by Horning & Pawlitza

 I liked this novel.  It's a bit confusing but there is a lot of drama going on in this magical house.  Enjoy. I've added this to my high school library.

Green Lantern Legacy by Minh Le & Andie Tong

Minh Le is a talented in creating stories.  This graphic novel has great images and the story line is nicely created.  I'm looking forward to seeing more of this in the series.  Love the back story on the grandmother.  I'm adding this to my high school library.

The Lost Hours by Karen White

 A novel about a middle age woman who is searching for answers about questions of the past.  Three women who were teens in the past that were very tight end up guarding secrets that tear them apart.

An excellent read.  This book stays with you for days.

Daisy Dalrymple The Winter Garden Mystery by Carola Dunn

 A vintage cozy murder mystery.  Enjoy.

Jujusu Kaisen by Gege Akutami

 This is my first manga, recommended my one of my students, when I mentioned I wanted to purchase some manga.  I can see my students enjoying this book.  It's fine for purchase.  I'll add this one to my library collection.  

Girl on a Motorcycle by Novesky & Morstad

 I loved this book!  It's a great read.  I would add this one to my high school library.  The fact that it is all true makes me want to learn more about this young woman.  A great read.

Nana Akua Goes To School by Walker & Harrison

 This is a good read for cultural diversity.  It's a good book to grace the shelves of many libraries.  Enjoy.

Shirley Chisholm Is A Verb! By Chambers & Baker

 This is a good book to add to any library shelf.  It's important to have positive role leaders in libraries and this one fits the bill.  Though it is a picture book, readers can quickly learn facts and information about Shirley Chisholm.  A good read.

Coop Knows The Scoop by Taryn Sounders

This book stays with you long after you finish reading it.  Even though it's middle school, it's fine for any older reading level.  A smart and well thought out book.  I do recommend this one.  A good read.
 

Owly The Way Home by Andy Runton

 This is a sweet book for any children's library.  A good book to read aloud.  Enjoy.

Bad Seed The Good The Bad And The Spooky by John & Oswald

 It's a cute series fine for any elementary or middle school library.  This is a good one to add to the shelves.  Enjoy.

Branches of Hope by Ann Magee

 I'm going to add this book to my high school library because the book was created with great dignity and touching truth.  It's a good read and also fine for elementary and middle school libraries.

Bloom by Panetta & Ganuchau

 I liked this graphic novel and would like to add it to my high school library.  There is some romance but also family dynamics, friend dynamics and finding your true self.  A good read.

Too Small Tola by Atinuke

 This is a darling book that takes the reader to a different world.  Travel to the local village as Tola who is very small and the youngest, getting teased by her older siblings. Grandmother recognizes her talents and helps her become more confident.  A good read.

The People Remember by Zoboi & Wise

 I would add this to my high school library.   A beautiful book to connect readers to history and community.  

My Papi Has A Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero & Zeke Pena

 A lovely book to add to any elementary school library.  Two languages and one family united in this sweet story.  When you get to the end, the author talks about her joy of riding with her father around town.  A good read.  Enjoy.

The Girl From The Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

 I thought the book was a bit far fetch.  I'm going to pass on this one.  It's okay but it didn't feel like a real story.  A bit forced.

A Pho Love Story by Loan Le

 A cute romance novel steeped in Korean American culture.  Enjoy this fun book and fine for high school libraries.  Enjoy.

Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake

 This is a cute story.  Badger learns to appreciate Skunk but it takes a while.  Skunk is adorable.  Enjoy reading this book to little people.  A good read.

Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope by Nikki Grimes & Bryan Collier

Add this book to younger student's libraries.  A good book to add.  
 

Chu’s Day at the Beach by Neil Gaiman & Adam Rex

 

An adorable picture book.  Chu is a delightful character/panda that has one powerful sneeze.  A good picture book for young children.  Enjoy.

Chu’s Day by Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex

 A cute story for little children to enjoy.  Neil Gaiman writes for children all the way to adults. 

Enjoy.

Bedtime for Sweet Creatures by Nikki Grimes and Elizabeth Zunon

 This is a sweet book to read to little ones going to sleep.  A nice gift.  The images are whimsical animals and a realistic little child.  It's a sweet read.  Enjoy.

Where It All Lands by Jennie Wexler

Back in the 90's there was a movie called Sliding Doors.  This is similar to that story told in a teen perspective.  In one story Drew dates Stevie and in the next story Shane is dating Stevie.  An interesting read. 
 

The Age of Darkness Into the Dying Light by Katy Rose Pool

 A fantasy that is a fellowship of a band of people working to stop an evil force.  Fine for high school libraries.

The Age of Darkness As the Shadow Rises by Katy Rose Pool

This fantasy has many different characters with their problems that they are dealing with as they try to fight an evil entity as well as a crazy aunt who has taken over a country.  A good read.  And who can you really trust.
 

Nevermoor Hollowpox by Jessica Townsend

 Book 3 keeps the action and mystery going.  Think Harry Potter meets magical Nancy Drew.  A good read.  Fine for middle school.