7th book in 2022
Name: Hae-Ahn Lim Chow
Title: Facing Another You
Summary: In a future where humans now live on Mars, it is Phobia Day.
Twelve-year-old Opal, River, and Sapphire are now of age to face their fears in a test for each to find her own true calling.
Genre: Coming of Age, Science Fiction
Keywords: Overcoming obstacles, Futuristic, Friendship, Phobia, Other planets
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1st book in 2022
Name: Julia Yuen Ling Ng
Title: Critter Wood: The Cupcake Thief
Summary: Welcome to the first animal adventure in the Critter Wood series! Join do-gooder Wolf as he attempts to solve the mystery of who stole sweet Granny Racoon’s mushroomtastic cupcakes. In this heartwarming story that subverts animal stereotypes and explores moral struggles, will the robber eventually come clean and break ties with a family history of crime?
Genre: Children’s Fiction, Fantasy
Keywords: forest, mystery, animals, peace, friendship, good vs. evil, forgiveness, morality, investigation
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3rd book (2022)
Name: Emilie Yu
Title: Little Memories
Summary: Only a few inches tall, Kiwi and Nel are plucky members of a tribe of Little Helpers. The two hitch a ride with the unsuspecting Emilie and her family of “Talls,” embarking on a journey around the world. In their search for several exotic ingredients to cure their ailing Elder, they also find adventure and friendship in the unlikeliest places.
Genre: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Action&Adventure
Keywords: Heroic quest, International adventure, Family and community, Feel-good
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3rd book (2023)
Name: Caleb Cho
Title: What School Didn’t Teach Me
Summary: What if your classes were taught by Einstein, Gandhi, and Lady Gaga? In this collection of personal essays, author Caleb Cho analyzes and applies to his own life the meaning behind the sayings of famous individuals. Turns out, there are many things to learn in life, and teachers and lessons aren’t only found in school.Genre: Personal Essays
Keywords: Reflection, self improvement, self help, analysis, growing up, life lessons, mentor, role models, advice
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1st book (2022)
Name: Claire Yoon
Title: The Clock of the Stars
Summary: Skyla Anders believes she is just a typical 7th grader in New Jersey until the day she is one of a dozen kids who find themselves transported into space and tasked with an impossible mission of cosmic proportions. In her search for a mysterious device that may save the world and history as we know it, Skyla must also look inward to discover her own power and the truth about her past.
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery
Keywords: Mythical characters, Astrology, Action and adventure, Nontraditional family, Middle school
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2nd book (2022)
Name: Bella Shin
Title: The Price of Money
Summary: After teenage Bella half-heartedly answers a mysterious ad for “Free Money”, she and several of her friends find themselves in a violent and cutthroat competition where they may be fighting for something more precious. In this satirical story inspired by dystopian survival shows, what will Bella value most—her friendships or the prize?
Genre: Mystery, Thrillers, Suspense
Keywords: Dystopian, Teen drama, Survival, Game show, Satire, Betrayal, Friendship
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3rd book (2024)
Name: Taeyeon Kim
Title: The Walls We Put Up
Summary: Thousands of years into the future on Planet Border, humans have evolved in many ways but still struggle with differences and acceptance. Fifteen-year-old Serene lives in the Light quadrant and feels something is missing. Will Serene’s search for long lost family help break down some of those barriers?
Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy
Keywords: Dystopian, Post-apocalyptic, Supernatural abilities, Other planets, Anime-inspired, Twins, Social issues)
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