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A darker, breathtaking twist on a classic tale! What if Rapunzel’s mother drank from the destructive Moondrop flower instead of the healing Sundrop? Stranded in her tower with silver-gray hair that possesses the terrifying power to hurt rather than heal, this Rapunzel must overcome Mother Gothel’s severe psychological gaslighting to reclaim her autonomy and true strength.
A rich, flavorful tapestry of survival and hope. Moving between Ethiopia and the United States, Hadero’s vibrant prose follows refugees, immigrants, and displaced souls as they fight to belong. Using the universal language of food, these stories offer an intimate look at the culinary traditions that keep families anchored during hard times.
A scorching, empowering urban fantasy! When fourteen-year-old Lolo Wright witnesses a cop pull a gun on her brother, her hidden telekinetic powers ignite. Navigating a lethal neighborhood drug dealer determined to exploit her gifts and the sudden return of her estranged mother, Lolo transforms her internal spark into an unstoppable flame for justice.
Swoon-worthy summer reading! To catch the eye of her returning childhood crush, rom-com-obsessed Liz Buxbaum strikes a deal with her irritating next-door enemy, Wes Bennett. Packed with sparkling banter, classic tropes, and incredible slow-burn tension, it is the ultimate lighthearted palace-cleanser for high school readers.
An unforgettable epic of survival. Serving as both a prequel and sequel to There There, this multigenerational novel traces the legacy of institutional violence from the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre to modern-day Oakland.