Sherwood
Recommended by Amie Kaufman, author of Illuminae.
Robin of Locksley is dead.
Fiction
Oranges are Not the Only Fruit
Recommended by Nina LaCour, author of We Are Ok.
This is the story of Jeanette, adopted and brought up by her mother as one of God's elect. Zealous and passionate, she seems seems destined for life as a missionary, but then she falls for one of her converts.
At sixteen, Jeanette decides to leave the church, her home and her family, for the young woman she loves. Innovative, punchy and tender,
The Sun is Also a Star
Recommended by Nina LaCour, author of We Are Ok
and Renee Ahdeih, author of The Wrath and the Dawn.
Finding Yvonne
Recommended by Nina LaCour, author of We Are Ok.
Since she was seven years old, Yvonne has had her trusted violin to keep her company, especially in those lonely days after her mother walked out on their family. But with graduation just around the corner, she is forced to face the hard truth that she just might not be good enough to attend a conservatory after high school.
The City of Brass
Recommended by Lani Taylor, author of Strange the Dreamer.
Spinning Silver
Recommended by Lani Taylor, author of Strange the Dreamer.
A Sky Painted Gold
Recommended by Lani Taylor, author of Strange the Dreamer.
Gaudy Night
Recommended by Maureen Johnson, author of Truly Devious.
This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate
Recommended by Maureen Johnson, author of Truly Devious.
Forget everything you think you know about global warming. It's not about carbon – it's about capitalism. The good news is that we can seize this crisis to transform our failed economic system and build something radically better.
In Other Lands
Recommended by Maureen Johnson, author of Truly Devious.
“What’s your name?”
“Serene.”
“Serena?” Elliot asked.
“Serene,” said Serene. “My full name is Serene-Heart-in-the-Chaos-of-Battle.”
Elliot’s mouth fell open. “That is badass.”