Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. , Jess Wibowo (illustrator) , Cin Wibowo (illustrator)

Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. is a good read. A heads up there is mentioned of suicide. It's contemplative and off page. He sees a psychologist and goes to a school that he makes real friend. A good book to add to any middle school.

Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

 This is an important story to read.  It's also a sensitive book that deals with sexual abuse, drugs and suicide.  I would say yes have it in school libraries but also give readers a heads up on this delicate story.  I think it might be helpful to readers.

Saving Marty by Paul Griffin

A good book for middle school.  Lorenzo doesn't realize all that entails in raising a piglet to the size of  a 300 pound pig.  It's about his relationship with the pig.  But it is also his relationship with his family, and how the death of his father affected everyone.  It's a good read.  Audio book also good.  Enjoy.

Afterlife by Julia Alvarez

Sisters band together to help a sister with some mental health issues.  The sister does end up committing suicide.  It's a story about family and grief and so much more. It's a good read.

Little Universes by Heather Demetrios

Two sisters, one who is adopted, lose their parents to a tsunami wave when their parents were on vacation.  How they deal with grief are very different.  One on drugs and the other tries to help her.  This is one intense book.  Lots of out of control problems.  I don't think I would put this in my high school library.  But it is a good YA read.

The Last Time We Say Goodbye by Cynthia Hand

It's a good book.  I think it's an important book.  I would add this to my high school library.  I would say read it first before you add to library so you know the book better.

Miss You Love You Hate You Bye by Abby Sher

Zoe has wrapped herself in lies and her behavior has become dangerous.  Hannah is still lost in her grief of the death of her father, so many years ago.  Both families have their way of handling problems.  I would say read this book before you put it on your library shelves.  Know what you have.  I am thinking of adding it to my high school library, 

Looking for Alaska by John Green

This is a popular book in my library. I just finished listening to the audio book.  It's good.  I should give you a heads up that there is some sex and drinking involved in the story.  Having said that, it is a good book, told in the voice of Miles. 

Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart

This is filled with lots of life challenges.  Dunkin has to take meds to keep him from hearing voices.  Lily needs to take meds to block hormones.  These two young people have family that loves them but also in family relationships that change their lives forever.  It's a good read.

This Is Not A Love Letter by Kim Purcell

This is a brilliant book.  Sometimes hard to read because of the intense emotion which makes it brilliant.  Jessie tells the story in a timeline of what happened, her boyfriend just disappears.  No sign no clue.  Lots of secrets come out from around town.  It's an intense story.  A good one

Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich

I think this is based on a play.  I listened to the audio book and they've done a good job presenting it.  I think it's a bit edgy but fine for high school library.

How To Make Friends With The Dark by Kathleen Glasgow

Oh my goodness!  This is an important read.  You are on a journey in this book.  The author has important notes at the end to talk about her experiences.  I'm adding this to my library.

And We Stay by Jenny Hubbard

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez

A very raw story about life as the youngest girl and the pressures of her family places on her as she is trying to find herself.  A very realistic story.  Some f bombs and she ends up having a physical relationship with a boy.  It's a good read.  A powerful story.

Darius The Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram

I liked this book.  Is it for everyone?  No but I think I will put it in my high school.  There is one problem when Darius becomes self conscious about his body.  He is half of two different cultures.  It's an excellent book on so many levels.

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X. R. Pan

This is a very special book.  I will for sure get for my high school library.  Dealing with grief from the loss of a parent due to suicide.  The story is told in a very special way.  A good read.

Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls

I fell in love with this story.  This is one personal story as the author writes about her grandmother.  It is well written and never boring.  What a life this woman has led.  A must read for all grades and adults.  I will add to my high school library.  The audio book also very good.

Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia

I love this story and also the artwork that goes with it.  It's sweet and poignant.  Painful at times and hopeful at others.  If you are a fan of fan fiction and graphic novels and real life teens then enjoy this story.  I'm getting it for my high school library.

Taken: Stolen By Erin Bowman

It's a short novella that launches this series.  Life is harsh and short in this small community.  There is an uncertainty that looms over the village.  There is no escape.  There is a mysterious stealing of young people to never return.  It's a good start.

It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

There is something endearing about this story.  It's basically conversations with different people and a narration of a young man/teen who is suffering from depression.  There is mention of sex, drugs and alcohol.  It's a good read but there is mature content with in the pages.