Come Home Safe: A Novel (Blink)

Dad, I just want to know how to not become a hashtag. In this gripping read, biracial siblings Reed and Olive hadn’t planned on navigating racial inequality or being roughed up by police on the subway, but as they face the truths and pains of being a person of color, they also lean into knowing their rights and fostering conversations about change and acceptance. 
“In Come Home Safe, Brian Buckmire has crafted a story that looks the reality of police brutality in the eye and still manages to come away with hope. It is a powerful book about the necessity of ‘the talk’ and what it means to be a teenager in our times.”—New York Times bestselling author and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis 
On the subway ride home, Reed just wants to watch videos of his soccer idol, but reality crashes in when police officers question him about a suspect who matches his description. With tact and poise, Reed defends himself, but ultimately knows there is no easy way out of this conflict. 
At a café, a woman accuses Olive of stealing her phone and demands to see it. Startled and indignant, Olive watches as the crowd forms and does nothing to help, even as the woman attempts to weaponize the police against her. 
This read will keep you on the edge of your seat as each teen asks themself: What should I do? What can I do? What’s going to get me home safe? 
Come Home Safe?is perfect for: Fans of contemporary fiction and true-to-life stories Youth and middle graders interested in social justice, societal change, and navigating police brutality Parents, teachers, and school librarians looking to start a conversation about politics, racism, or have “the talk” with their teens and middle schoolers Anyone looking to better understand the sociopolitical climate in America today Young adult readers of Angie Thomas, Nic Stone, Ibi Zoboi, and Jason Reynolds Black, brown, or marginalized families who wish to open a conversation about how to live in a world that only sees the color of their skin 
From ABC News legal analyst and NYC Legal Aid Society public defender Brian Buckmire, this compelling story draws from real-life advice, lessons, and conversations with attorneys, law enforcement, and the wrongfully accused to help turn the whispers and family discussions about racial inequality and mistreatment into wider conversations, healing, and one day … change.

Teen & Young Adult

Buckmire, Brian G.

Literature & Fiction

Blink

Our Divine Mischief (Blink)

Howard, Hanna

Children's Books

No matter how young you are or where you're starting from, you are a future millionaire. Declare it. Know it. Demand it. And, with help from bestselling author and self-made millionaire Rachel Rodgers, start working toward it. Future Millionaire&nbsp;is filled with insights on how to develop the right mindset and build smart money habits that will allow you to follow your dreams, build your wealth, and maximize your potential. Rachel Rodgers--author ofWe Should All Be Millionaires and creator of her own eight-figure business--knows what it's like to be broke. She also knows what it's like to rise above your circumstances and radically change your future. Now, in her first book for young adults, Rodgers empowers readers 13 and up to do the same. Future Millionaire&nbsp;unpacks all the financial concepts you never learned about in school, like creating a budget, managing debt, investing your savings, and more.Rachel also discusses how to think like a millionaire--creating a healthy money mindset, boundaries, and goals--and act like a millionaire, using your money to support causes that you believe in and upending systems that favor the 1% over marginalized communities. You'll also learn how to: <ul> <li>Reframe negative, self-sabotaging thoughts so you can pave the way for future success</li> <li>Invest in yourself by practicing self-care, establishing healthy boundaries, and upgrading your everyday life</li> <li>Create abudget, tackle debt, and start investing so you can see your money grow</li> <li>Use your money toachieve your dreams and make a difference in the world around you</li> </ul> &nbsp;

Future Millionaire: A Young Person’s Step-by-Step Guide to Making WEALTH Inevitable (Blink)

Business & Money

Rodgers, Rachel

Personal Finance

A Game Most Foul (Blink)

Gervais, Alison

Dad, I just want to know how to not become a hashtag. In this gripping read, biracial siblings Reed and Olive hadn't planned on navigating racial inequality or being roughed up by police on the subway, but as they face the truths and pains of being a person of color, they also lean into knowing their rights and fostering conversations about change and acceptance. "In?Come Home Safe, Brian Buckmire has crafted a story that looks the reality of police brutality in the eye and still manages to come away with hope. It is a powerful book about the necessity of 'the talk' and what it means to be a teenager in our times."--New York Times bestselling author and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis On the subway ride home, Reed just wants to watch videos of his soccer idol, but reality crashes in when police officers question him about a suspect who matches his description. With tact and poise, Reed defends himself, but ultimately knows there is no easy way out of this conflict. At a café, a woman accuses Olive of stealing her phone and demands to see it. Startled and indignant, Olive watches as the crowd forms and does nothing to help, even as the woman attempts to weaponize the police against her. This read will keep you on the edge of your seat as each teen asks themselves:&nbsp;What should I do? What can I do? What's going to get me home safe? Come Home Safe is perfect for: <ul> <li>Fans of contemporary fiction and true-to-life stories</li> <li>Youth and middle graders interested in social justice, societal change, and navigating police brutality</li> <li>Parents, teachers, and school librarians looking to start a conversation about politics, racism, or have "the talk" with their teens and middle schoolers</li> </ul> &nbsp; From ABC News legal analyst and NYC Legal Aid Society public defender Brian Buckmire, this compelling story draws from real-life advice, lessons, and conversations with attorneys, law enforcement, and the wrongfully accused to help turn the whispers and family discussions about racial inequality and mistreatment into wider conversations, healing, and one day ... change.

From award-winning author Shannon Stocker comes a moving and empowering YA novel that explores what it means to find your voice and learn to advocate for yourself. Twyla has always believed things happen for a reason, but when she starts having severe health issues and doctors won't listen to her concerns, she finds herself questioning everything, including her diagnosis ... and wondering if her mother's death holds the answer. Twyla enters high school sure of three things: Her best friends will always be there for her, the next four years will be amazing, and her mom was right when she said there's a reason behind everything. Then she gets extremely nauseous and has trouble concentrating during a field hockey game. The doctors say it's only a mild digestive issue, but Twyla is convinced they're wrong. Making things worse, her friends start ghosting her outside of school, even though they tell her everything is fine, and her dad is becoming more distant each time she asks about her mom's life before she died. As Twyla's illness intensifies and her diagnosis stays the same, she finds herself feeling like her world is unraveling. It's not until she begins researching her symptoms herself--and discovers something in her mom's old records that could hold the answer to her condition--that she believes there could be some sort of reason for everything she's facing. But will anyone listen to her in time? Stronger at the Seams: <ul> <li>Is a contemporary fiction novel for readers 12 and up and adult fans of YA</li> <li>Comes from Shannon Stocker, the winner of the 2023 Schneider Award for&nbsp;Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion and an advocate for children with disabilities and chronic disease</li> <li>Is a powerful coming-of-age story about family, friendship, and self-advocacy</li> </ul> &nbsp;

Stronger at the Seams (Blink)

Stocker, Shannon

Willow Lamott's best friend is a convicted killer, and no one in the small town of Gilt Hollow will let her forget it. Over four long years, she's tried to fade into the background--but none of that matters when Ashton Keller comes striding into school, fresh out of juvie and fueled by revenge. The moment their eyes meet, Willow no longer feels invisible. Drawn to the vulnerability behind Ashton's mask of rage, she sinks deeper into his sinister world and begins to question whether he's a villain, a savior, or both &nbsp; Ashton thought he wanted vengeance, until Willow Lamott stepped back into his life. Now he longs to clear his name and become the person she sees in him. But the closer they get to uncovering the truth, the darker the secrets become, and Ashton wonders if his return to Gilt Hollow will destroy everyone he loves.

Gilt Hollow (Blink)

Langdon, Lorie

To most people, Piper Sail looks like a rich girl with little potential, but she surprises everyone, including herself, when she starts investigating her best friend's disappearance. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Maureen Johnson, The Lost Girl of Astor Street combines the allure of Jazz Age Chicago with a twisting mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. Lydia has vanished. Lydia, who's never broken any rules, except falling in love with the wrong boy. Lydia, who's been Piper's best friend since they were children. Lydia, who never even said goodbye. Convinced the police are looking in all the wrong places, eighteen-year-old Piper Sail begins her own investigation into Lydia's disappearance. With the reluctant help of a handsome young detective, Piper searches for answers in the dark underbelly of 1924 Chicago. Did Lydia get abducted by one of the city's most notorious gangsters Or does the trail lead back to their own affluent neighborhood "Morrill has a keen eye for historical details and setting, making Jazz Age Chicago Piper's invisible yet omnipresent sidekick. A...well-crafted historical whodunit."&nbsp;-Kirkus Reviews Piper must decide if she's willing to risk her life to find out the truth.

The Lost Girl of Astor Street: A Piper Sail Mystery (Piper Sail Mysteries)

Morrill, Stephanie

Historical Fiction

The Secret Investigator of Astor Street: A Piper Sail Mystery (Piper Sail Mysteries, 2)

Solo - Target Exclusive

Alexander, Kwame

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