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Reader to Reader: More YA Winter Reading Recs

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Teens in Whatcom County have been reading up a storm this winter. Here are their recommendations for what to read next! We love getting recommendations by teens, for teens. If you have one to share, please submit it on our Reader to Reader page at wcls.org/r2r We'll add your review to our next list! Look for it on our Teen Page- wcls.org/teens

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Whatcom County Library System

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The Pants Project

The Pants Project

by Clarke, Cat

Book - 2017

Taylor's Pick: The Pants Project is a book about a biased dress code- it´s sexist and Liv hates it. He has to wear a skirt! Because even though he´s a boy...Show more Taylor's Pick: The Pants Project is a book about a biased dress code- it´s sexist and Liv hates it. He has to wear a skirt! Because even though he´s a boy on the inside, he looks like a girl on the outside. Everyone thinks he is a girl. So he has to abide to the dress code and wear a skirt even though he is a boy. Show less

Taylor's Pick: The Pants Project is a book about a biased dress code- it´s sexist and Liv hates it. He has to wear a skirt! Because even though he´s a boy...Show more Taylor's Pick: The Pants Project is a book about a biased dress code- it´s sexist and Liv hates it. He has to wear a skirt! Because even though he´s a boy on the inside, he looks like a girl on the outside. Everyone thinks he is a girl. So he has to abide to the dress code and wear a skirt even though he is a boy. Show less

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Boys Don't Knit

Boys Don't Knit

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by Easton, Tom

eBook - 2015

Sevi's Pick: Say hello to Ben Fletcher. On probation for an accident with a crossing guard and some booze, Ben has a choice. He can join his fathers mecha...Show more Sevi's Pick: Say hello to Ben Fletcher. On probation for an accident with a crossing guard and some booze, Ben has a choice. He can join his fathers mechanic class where he will have to suffer his hate of cars for an hour or he can join knitting. He doesn’t want to spend time with cars even when knitting is the other option. After learning that there was a teacher mix-up, Ben is in a class with the mom of his crush, making yarn into a 3D object. Over time he comes to love knitting, but it’s getting harder and harder to keep his secret from his old friends and his soccer/car loving dad, especially when he is in the UK knitting regionals. I loved that there were things Ben did that were usually for girls. Show less

Sevi's Pick: Say hello to Ben Fletcher. On probation for an accident with a crossing guard and some booze, Ben has a choice. He can join his fathers mecha...Show more Sevi's Pick: Say hello to Ben Fletcher. On probation for an accident with a crossing guard and some booze, Ben has a choice. He can join his fathers mechanic class where he will have to suffer his hate of cars for an hour or he can join knitting. He doesn’t want to spend time with cars even when knitting is the other option. After learning that there was a teacher mix-up, Ben is in a class with the mom of his crush, making yarn into a 3D object. Over time he comes to love knitting, but it’s getting harder and harder to keep his secret from his old friends and his soccer/car loving dad, especially when he is in the UK knitting regionals. I loved that there were things Ben did that were usually for girls. Show less

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Middletown

Middletown

by Moon, Sarah

Book - 2021

Nova's Pick: When their mother gets put in rehab, Eli and her sister Anna are left to fend for themselves and they find it difficult to scrape together en...Show more Nova's Pick: When their mother gets put in rehab, Eli and her sister Anna are left to fend for themselves and they find it difficult to scrape together enough money to buy food and keep up on rent. When a social worker shows up at their door to put them in foster care, they run away from home and find themselves driving all around the state looking for long lost relatives, food, and places to sleep. On top of all this, Eli’s best friend is mad at her for leaving suddenly and won't speak to her, she has an unrequited crush on her other best friend, and lately her sister, Anna, doesn't seem to have her back. Will Anna and Eli make it on their own? Show less

Nova's Pick: When their mother gets put in rehab, Eli and her sister Anna are left to fend for themselves and they find it difficult to scrape together en...Show more Nova's Pick: When their mother gets put in rehab, Eli and her sister Anna are left to fend for themselves and they find it difficult to scrape together enough money to buy food and keep up on rent. When a social worker shows up at their door to put them in foster care, they run away from home and find themselves driving all around the state looking for long lost relatives, food, and places to sleep. On top of all this, Eli’s best friend is mad at her for leaving suddenly and won't speak to her, she has an unrequited crush on her other best friend, and lately her sister, Anna, doesn't seem to have her back. Will Anna and Eli make it on their own? Show less

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No Escape

No Escape

by Spratt, R. A.

Book - 2021

Josh's Pick: After getting out of prison on terrorist charges, our beloved Friday Barnes tries to stay out of trouble. But a school trip to Italy comes up...Show more Josh's Pick: After getting out of prison on terrorist charges, our beloved Friday Barnes tries to stay out of trouble. But a school trip to Italy comes up. Filled with her ex-love interest and organized art crimes, she can't resist such a good mystery... Show less

Josh's Pick: After getting out of prison on terrorist charges, our beloved Friday Barnes tries to stay out of trouble. But a school trip to Italy comes up...Show more Josh's Pick: After getting out of prison on terrorist charges, our beloved Friday Barnes tries to stay out of trouble. But a school trip to Italy comes up. Filled with her ex-love interest and organized art crimes, she can't resist such a good mystery... Show less

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The Thing About Jellyfish

The Thing About Jellyfish

by Benjamin, Ali

Book - 2015

M.S.'s Pick: A 12 year-old named Suzy is trying to cope with her friend’s death. M.S.'s Pick: A 12 year-old named Suzy is trying to cope with her friend’s death. Show less

M.S.'s Pick: A 12 year-old named Suzy is trying to cope with her friend’s death. M.S.'s Pick: A 12 year-old named Suzy is trying to cope with her friend’s death. Show less

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Roxy

Roxy

by Shusterman, Neal

Book - 2021

Solstice's Pick: Roxy is a novel that follows the lives of Ivy and Isaac, polar opposite siblings attending high school. Ivy's failing school, loves to go...Show more Solstice's Pick: Roxy is a novel that follows the lives of Ivy and Isaac, polar opposite siblings attending high school. Ivy's failing school, loves to go to parties with her friends and boyfriend, Craig, and would rather do anything than homework, while Isaac does well in school with little effort and is dedicated to soccer. However, when Isaac's grandmother offers him a "roxy", a painkiller prescribed for herself, his entire world is flipped as he becomes dependent on it. Roxy personifies various types of drugs, teaching the reader about what different ones do in terms of affecting the brain and behavior while leading through a story that will keep you hooked. I highly recommend this! Show less

Solstice's Pick: Roxy is a novel that follows the lives of Ivy and Isaac, polar opposite siblings attending high school. Ivy's failing school, loves to go...Show more Solstice's Pick: Roxy is a novel that follows the lives of Ivy and Isaac, polar opposite siblings attending high school. Ivy's failing school, loves to go to parties with her friends and boyfriend, Craig, and would rather do anything than homework, while Isaac does well in school with little effort and is dedicated to soccer. However, when Isaac's grandmother offers him a "roxy", a painkiller prescribed for herself, his entire world is flipped as he becomes dependent on it. Roxy personifies various types of drugs, teaching the reader about what different ones do in terms of affecting the brain and behavior while leading through a story that will keep you hooked. I highly recommend this! Show less

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Heartless

Heartless

by Meyer, Marissa

Book - 2016

Amy's Pick: Catherine is wanted by many, one of whom is the unmarried King of Hearts. She couldn't care less about being royalty, something her mother des...Show more Amy's Pick: Catherine is wanted by many, one of whom is the unmarried King of Hearts. She couldn't care less about being royalty, something her mother despises. After meeting Jest at the King's party, she feels something she hasn't ever felt before. Catherine is determined to control her own fate, but the world has other plans... Show less

Amy's Pick: Catherine is wanted by many, one of whom is the unmarried King of Hearts. She couldn't care less about being royalty, something her mother des...Show more Amy's Pick: Catherine is wanted by many, one of whom is the unmarried King of Hearts. She couldn't care less about being royalty, something her mother despises. After meeting Jest at the King's party, she feels something she hasn't ever felt before. Catherine is determined to control her own fate, but the world has other plans... Show less

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We Were Liars

We Were Liars

by Lockhart, E.

Book - 2014

Amy's Pick: The Sinclair's aren't as perfect as they seem. After Cadence's accident her mom reluctantly lets her go back to the family's vacation island f...Show more Amy's Pick: The Sinclair's aren't as perfect as they seem. After Cadence's accident her mom reluctantly lets her go back to the family's vacation island for summer vacation. Cadence doesn't remember much... But she seems happy to go hangout with her cousins and friend, Gat. It seems as though her family is hiding something, something she refuses to remember... Show less

Amy's Pick: The Sinclair's aren't as perfect as they seem. After Cadence's accident her mom reluctantly lets her go back to the family's vacation island f...Show more Amy's Pick: The Sinclair's aren't as perfect as they seem. After Cadence's accident her mom reluctantly lets her go back to the family's vacation island for summer vacation. Cadence doesn't remember much... But she seems happy to go hangout with her cousins and friend, Gat. It seems as though her family is hiding something, something she refuses to remember... Show less

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The Selection

The Selection

by Cass, Kiera

Book - 2012

Divdish's Pick: For thirty-five girls, the selection is the chance of a lifetime. To America Singer, it means leaving behind her secret love, Aspen. But, ...Show more Divdish's Pick: For thirty-five girls, the selection is the chance of a lifetime. To America Singer, it means leaving behind her secret love, Aspen. But, when she meets Prince Maxon, she begins to realize that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined. One of my all-time favorites! Show less

Divdish's Pick: For thirty-five girls, the selection is the chance of a lifetime. To America Singer, it means leaving behind her secret love, Aspen. But, ...Show more Divdish's Pick: For thirty-five girls, the selection is the chance of a lifetime. To America Singer, it means leaving behind her secret love, Aspen. But, when she meets Prince Maxon, she begins to realize that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined. One of my all-time favorites! Show less

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Juliet Takes A Breath

Juliet Takes A Breath

by Rivera, Gabby

Book - 2019

Amy's Pick: Juliet is going for a journey. Leaving her family home to go do an internship with her favorite author. But it's not as smooth going as she ...Show more Amy's Pick: Juliet is going for a journey. Leaving her family home to go do an internship with her favorite author. But it's not as smooth going as she thought it would be. Exploring more into her identity than she may like, "Juliet Takes a Breath" is a great story to get involved in! Show less

Amy's Pick: Juliet is going for a journey. Leaving her family home to go do an internship with her favorite author. But it's not as smooth going as she ...Show more Amy's Pick: Juliet is going for a journey. Leaving her family home to go do an internship with her favorite author. But it's not as smooth going as she thought it would be. Exploring more into her identity than she may like, "Juliet Takes a Breath" is a great story to get involved in! Show less

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More Than This

More Than This

by Ness, Patrick

Book - 2013

Maddie’s Pick: This book is about a kid named Seth who drowns and dies. He wakes up in the old town of England where he lived as a kid. Seth explores this...Show more Maddie’s Pick: This book is about a kid named Seth who drowns and dies. He wakes up in the old town of England where he lived as a kid. Seth explores this new place he's trapped in and ends up discovering all of its secrets. But, not before his darkest one comes to light. This page turner will make you keep reading till the end! Show less

Maddie’s Pick: This book is about a kid named Seth who drowns and dies. He wakes up in the old town of England where he lived as a kid. Seth explores this...Show more Maddie’s Pick: This book is about a kid named Seth who drowns and dies. He wakes up in the old town of England where he lived as a kid. Seth explores this new place he's trapped in and ends up discovering all of its secrets. But, not before his darkest one comes to light. This page turner will make you keep reading till the end! Show less

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For All Time

For All Time

by Miles, Shanna

Book - 2021

Amy's Pick: Tamar and Fayard seem to be destined to be together, but it just never seems to work out... In this book, they both need to figure out how to stop this cycle. A romance and mystery that you won't be able to put down! Amy's Pick: Tamar and Fayard seem to be destined to be together, but it just never seems to work out... In this book, they both need to figure out how to stop this cycle. A romance and mystery that you won't be able to put down! Show less

Amy's Pick: Tamar and Fayard seem to be destined to be together, but it just never seems to work out... In this book, they both need to figure out how to stop this cycle. A romance and mystery that you won't be able to put down! Amy's Pick: Tamar and Fayard seem to be destined to be together, but it just never seems to work out... In this book, they both need to figure out how to stop this cycle. A romance and mystery that you won't be able to put down! Show less

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Uglies

Uglies

by Westerfeld, Scott

Book - 2005

Maddie's Pick: Tally's 16th birthday is coming, which means she'll finally become pretty. Everyone is born ugly and when they turn 16 they get an operatio...Show more Maddie's Pick: Tally's 16th birthday is coming, which means she'll finally become pretty. Everyone is born ugly and when they turn 16 they get an operation done that makes them pretty. But Tally finds out the dark secrets about the pretty side of the world when her friend runs away. This thrilling book will make you keep reading till the end! Show less

Maddie's Pick: Tally's 16th birthday is coming, which means she'll finally become pretty. Everyone is born ugly and when they turn 16 they get an operatio...Show more Maddie's Pick: Tally's 16th birthday is coming, which means she'll finally become pretty. Everyone is born ugly and when they turn 16 they get an operation done that makes them pretty. But Tally finds out the dark secrets about the pretty side of the world when her friend runs away. This thrilling book will make you keep reading till the end! Show less

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What I Carry

What I Carry

by Longo, Jennifer

Book - 2020

Sevilla's Pick: Say hello to Muir’s suitcase. Socks? Yes. Toothbrush? Yes. The necessary means to the survival of foster care? Most definitely. Emotional ...Show more Sevilla's Pick: Say hello to Muir’s suitcase. Socks? Yes. Toothbrush? Yes. The necessary means to the survival of foster care? Most definitely. Emotional attachment to any friends, foster families, or a boyfriend? Absolutely not. How bout an island off the coast of Seattle, a phone, Francine, her foster mom, Kira the best friend she will meet in her entire life, or Sean the lovable kids’ trail guide who Muir may or may not have a crush on? Oh no. It’s also a strange fact that Muir has only one year left and then she’s free. Then she’s out of there. Only after she avoids that last year of school called “senior year” and the fact that she might like it here. Well, there goes her dreams of a normal last year. Show less

Sevilla's Pick: Say hello to Muir’s suitcase. Socks? Yes. Toothbrush? Yes. The necessary means to the survival of foster care? Most definitely. Emotional ...Show more Sevilla's Pick: Say hello to Muir’s suitcase. Socks? Yes. Toothbrush? Yes. The necessary means to the survival of foster care? Most definitely. Emotional attachment to any friends, foster families, or a boyfriend? Absolutely not. How bout an island off the coast of Seattle, a phone, Francine, her foster mom, Kira the best friend she will meet in her entire life, or Sean the lovable kids’ trail guide who Muir may or may not have a crush on? Oh no. It’s also a strange fact that Muir has only one year left and then she’s free. Then she’s out of there. Only after she avoids that last year of school called “senior year” and the fact that she might like it here. Well, there goes her dreams of a normal last year. Show less

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All the Bright Places

All the Bright Places

by Niven, Jennifer

Book - 2015

Maddie's Pick: Theodore Finch is a high school student who is obsessed with death. A lot of his life he's struggled with staying awake. All of that change...Show more Maddie's Pick: Theodore Finch is a high school student who is obsessed with death. A lot of his life he's struggled with staying awake. All of that changed when he met Violet Markey at the top of the school tower. She has been struggling with the loss of her sister who died in a crash. Together they explore the state of Indiana, seeing all of its hidden wonders. This book makes the top of my list! Show less

Maddie's Pick: Theodore Finch is a high school student who is obsessed with death. A lot of his life he's struggled with staying awake. All of that change...Show more Maddie's Pick: Theodore Finch is a high school student who is obsessed with death. A lot of his life he's struggled with staying awake. All of that changed when he met Violet Markey at the top of the school tower. She has been struggling with the loss of her sister who died in a crash. Together they explore the state of Indiana, seeing all of its hidden wonders. This book makes the top of my list! Show less

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Holding up the Universe

Holding up the Universe

by Niven, Jennifer

Book - 2016

Maddie's Pick: Jack is a teenager who struggles with face blindness, or not knowing who people are, even people like his parents. Libby is a teenager who ...Show more Maddie's Pick: Jack is a teenager who struggles with face blindness, or not knowing who people are, even people like his parents. Libby is a teenager who struggles with the loss of her mom and with over-eating. Together, the two help each other in many ways they could not expect. This book is great and really touches your heart! Show less

Maddie's Pick: Jack is a teenager who struggles with face blindness, or not knowing who people are, even people like his parents. Libby is a teenager who ...Show more Maddie's Pick: Jack is a teenager who struggles with face blindness, or not knowing who people are, even people like his parents. Libby is a teenager who struggles with the loss of her mom and with over-eating. Together, the two help each other in many ways they could not expect. This book is great and really touches your heart! Show less

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