Sarah Darer Littman est une autrice primée dont les œuvres explorent les thèmes complexes de la vie et de l'adolescence. À travers ses récits, elle aborde des dilemmes éthiques et la quête d'identité, souvent avec une touche de surnaturel ou de conte de fées. Son style est reconnu pour sa franchise et sa capacité à toucher les jeunes lecteurs, tandis que son penchant pour les réinterprétations de contes de fées ajoute une dimension unique et magique à sa narration. Littman crée avec maestria des mondes à la fois familiers et enchanteurs.
When Christian, a boy she knows only through Facebook, posts a lot of nasty comments on her page, 15-year-old Lara tries to kill herself—but that is only the beginning of the backlash for her sister, Sydney; her former friend Bree; and her classmates. Simultaneous eBook.
The story follows freshman Declan Taylor, whose injury leads him down a dark path of anger and radicalization, aligning with a group of white supremacists and betraying his Jewish friend, Jake. As tensions escalate and violence erupts, Declan is forced to confront his beliefs and the consequences of his choices, ultimately seeking to understand his true identity and values amidst the chaos.
Life has suddenly turned chaotic for high school student Stella since her brother, Rob, got home from his second tour of duty in Afghanistan: her school is on edge with ethnic tensions and her brother seems to be suffering from post-traumatic stress but will not talk about it. But when Rob's anger finally spirals out of control, Stella realizes she has to find the courage to take a stand against the forces of hate in her hometown.
Set in a whimsical world, Arminita Robicheaux, the daughter of Cinderella, embarks on a journey to create her own fairy tale. As she navigates the challenges of her legacy, she learns that crafting her own happiness requires effort and determination. This enchanting tale is a delightful continuation for fans of magical stories like The Descendants, blending themes of self-discovery and empowerment with a touch of fairy tale charm.
When her parents check sixteen-year-old Janie into Golden Slopes to help her recover from her bulimia, she discovers that she must talk about things she has admitted to no one--not even herself.
Celebrated for its engaging storytelling, this award-winning book features themes of cultural identity and resilience. It explores the journey of its characters as they navigate personal challenges and celebrate their heritage. The narrative is rich with emotional depth and offers readers a poignant look at the importance of community and belonging. With its vibrant illustrations and relatable experiences, this book is a heartfelt tribute to the strength found in diversity and the bonds that unite us.
Abby and Luke chat online. They've never met. But they are going to. Soon.Abby is starting high school--it should be exciting, so why doesn't she care? Everyone tells her to "make an effort," but why can't she just be herself? Abby quickly feels like she's losing a grip on her once-happy life. The only thing she cares about anymore is talking to Luke, a guy she met online, who understands. It feels dangerous and yet good to chat with Luke--he is her secret, and she's his. Then Luke asks her to meet him, and she does. But Luke isn't who he says he is. When Abby goes missing, everyone is left to put together the pieces. If they don't, they'll never see Abby again.
Dara Simons and Will Halpern are head of the senior class at Greenpoint High, competitors for valedictorian, but also dating each other, a fact that they kept secret until Rumor Has It, an anonymous gossip site, spilled the beans--but worse is to come because the site posts a video that seems to show Dara accusing Will of paying someone to take the SAT for him and suddenly Will is under investigation and his relationship with Dara is on the rocks, even though she denies ever having said anything of the sort, and it becomes imperative to find out who is responsible for the fake video and why they are trying to wreck two lives.
Rosie White Charming, the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, navigates the challenges of living up to her legendary parents' legacy. As she learns that beauty and charm come with their own set of pressures, Rosie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, revealing that true worth lies beyond appearances. This continuation of the classic fairy tale explores themes of identity, family expectations, and the quest for authenticity in a world obsessed with perfection.
Exploring the complexities of friendship, this narrative delves into the emotional boundaries that can blur when relationships deepen. It examines the consequences of crossing these lines, highlighting the tension and repercussions that arise when trust and intimacy evolve into something more complicated. Through character development and intense situations, the story prompts readers to reflect on the nature of connections and the potential for both joy and heartbreak in human relationships.