Jack must rally his virtual friends to break into a secret Las Vegas gambling club to save his family from ruin, and learn what he really values in the process. For fans of heists and found families. –Elizabeth Graham, Epiphany

Dive into this romcom, one of NYPL's Best Book for Teens of 2023. Join Chloe in Manila for a whirlwind debut ball, family-arranged dates, and choosing between love and her art school dreams. Fast-paced, laugh-out-loud fun for fans of Jenny Han & Nicola Yoon. –Caroline Cullinane, Young Adult Librarian, Harry Belafonte 115th Street

What do you do when it feels like the entire world is on your shoulders? Leave everything behind and jump on an airplane, of course! An engrossing and compelling novel that really speaks to the teenage emotions. –Tabrizia Jones, Pelham Parkway–Van Nest

This atmospheric graphic novel follows Kiku's time-travel journey to her grandmother's WWII internment camp, delving into generational trauma, injustice, and community bonds. –Mallory Steffey, Children’s Department, Eastchester

During an incomprehensible war, two rival journalists fight for bylines, bicker, dodge bullets, and surreptitiously long for each other. A beautifully written, achingly romantic, epic journey of love, war, courage and grief. As soon as you finish, you'll want its sequel, Ruthless Vows. –Anne Rouyer, Supervising YA Librarian, Mulberry St Library

When Hanalei returns from exile, she'll have to go on a journey with her estranged childhood friend, Sam, to locate a seadragon's eggs and save their homeland. This Polynesian inspired fantasy weaves a beautiful world of magical tattoos, dragons, and hope. –Zoe Smolen, High Bridge Library

Mateo discovers that he has to put his faith in something or someone that he isn't sure exists as he treks across the Sonoran Desert that will take him from Mexico to the United States. A great coming of age story about resilience and perfect for readers who want insight on the migrant experience. –Tabrizia Jones, Pelham Parkway–Van Nest

In this chaotic reimagining of Don Quixote, sixteen-year-old Cameron Smith, recently diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (aka mad cow), goes on a life-changing road trip in a desperate attempt to find a cure before it's too late. –Kate Fais, Bloomingdale

Annabelle runs out of a restaurant, and she keeps running. By the time she calls her mother, she's already run for miles, and she has no intention of turning back. A gripping tale for fans of tearjerkers and survivor narratives. –Andrea Lipinski, Kingsbridge Library

In this outrageously funny National Book Award Finalist graphic novel, Huda and her family embark on a quintessential American vacation while Huda struggles to reconcile her family, her faith, and her place in the world. –Mallory Steffey, Children’s Department, Eastchester

The story of an enslaved girl who fights for her freedom, and sails with Captain Morgan to buy her family's freedom. It sheds light on the African diaspora in the 18th-century Caribbean, exploring the impact of Spanish and English colonization on the enslaved. –Jasmine Pacheco, Baychester

After her best friend Julia dies, Cass decides to memorialize her by embarking on two journeys: bringing her musical Totally Sweet Ninja Death Squad to life; and bringing Julia's ashes along on the road trip they'd long planned to take. –Kate Fais, Bloomingdale

Three girls on a Tokyo Tower trip are whisked to a parallel world, becoming Magic Knights to save Cefiro. Joined by wizards and rogues, they summon Rune Gods, unaware of deeper mysteries. Magic Knight Rayearth offers comedy, magic, surprises, and yes, even MECHA! –Renee Scott, Washington Heights

Cameron is sent to a camp meant to alter her sexual orientation, but instead finds herself growing into her lesbian identity. This richly developed and introspective novel is an excellent choice for teens making the transition to adult literature. –Emily Petit, Children's Department, Macomb's Bridge

Divorced mom Megumi recalls her teenage otaku days in '95, when pen pals reigned, the internet was new, and otaku was taboo. As she falls for an otaku-hater, she faces a choice: hide or embrace her true self. A nostalgic tale of self-discovery and reflection for otaku fans. –Renee Scott, Washington Heights

Una colección de cuentos, ensayos personales, cómics y poemas escritos por autores célebres que exploran las vidas de los mexicoamericanos.

The journeys in this queer, space-set graphic novel are both literal and emotional. A motley crew travels the universe to reconnect with the past, rebuilding fantastic structures and maybe rediscovering love. Through peaks and valleys, found family sustains. –Emily Pullen, Reader Services

Bri's family copes after her hip-hop legend father's death. As struggles mount, she faces a choice: conform for money or embrace her true self. –Evelyn Williams, Columbus

Ivy, a Texan, faces a road trip to Oregon for an abortion. Accompanied by her boyfriend and encountering the stories of women along the way, this is a transformative journey of love, strength, shaking off stigma, and most of all, choice. –Anne Rouyer, Mulberry Street

American Evan Bright, the King of England's secret child, faces a summer in London with her father's unwelcoming family. Juicy scandal, gossip, murder—Evan's identity and desires unravel. Fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes, dive in! –Anne Rouyer, Mulberry Street

Cuando su publicación se vuelve viral, una joven empieza a embellecer su vida, haciéndose más glamorosa, hasta que su mentira se descubre. 

El autor, a sus 9 años, narra su travesía desde El Salvador para llegar a los Estados Unidos junto a otros emigrantes y reunirse con sus padres. 

Jamie y Maya, dos jóvenes de diferentes culturas, se reúnen para apoyar a su candidato preferido y luego surge un romance entre ellos.

Thieves Gambit explores teen self-discovery through Ros Quest's gripping journey amid daring heists and the Hunger Games-like competition called "The Gambit." Unveiling hidden treasures within himself, it's a thrilling adventure of personal growth. –Lydia Howrilka, Soundview

En 1991, Liana y Amado se aferran a la esperanza en medio de un periodo crítico en la historia de Cuba.

Victoria's father is critically ill when she leaves for New Orleans to try to find a vampire. Could immortality save her father? But on this quest, she discovers profound lessons about death, grief, and the essence of life. –Andrea Lipinski, Kingsbridge Library