It’s Okay to Be a Unicorn! is a delightful, rainbow-infused picture book that celebrates self-acceptance and the bravery to show your true self. While packed with punny humor, its heart lies in its message of inclusion and love.
In The Honeys, Ryan La Sala serves up a glittering, toxic summer fairytale that shifts from a poignant contemporary grief story into dark folk horror. Following a confident genderfluid teen investigating their twin’s mysterious death, this slow-burn mystery is a must-have for YA shelves.
In the powerful graphic novel Displacement, a teenager is pulled back in time to witness the heartbreaking reality of World War II Japanese-American internment camps. Balancing history with personal discovery, Kiku Hughes delivers a heartfelt story about community resilience, civil liberties, and the enduring fight for equality.
Turn up the heat on post-grad anxiety! Jarrett Melendez’s Chef’s Kiss is an absolute triumph that masterfully blends the high-stakes stress of entering the workforce with a beautifully wholesome queer rom-com. Complete with a dreamy workplace crush and an adorable taste-testing pig, this graphic novel is the perfect, feel-good read for graduating seniors discovering their own path.
Witty, gripping, and tinged with mysticism, Caroline O’Donoghue’s YA debut All Our Hidden Gifts weaves an alluring tale of tarot cards, hidden magic, and modern Irish history. Centering on a relatable heroine navigating peer drama and a supernatural mystery, this highly engaging novel seamlessly explores gender identity and systemic change.