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“For the first time in my life, I didn’t feel envy...”

Tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. And that’s okay. Kristina is the sporty one, Tess is the smart one, and they each have their place. Until Kristina is diagnosed with cancer. Suddenly Tess is the center of the popular crowd, everyone eager for updates. There are...

Heart attacks happen to other people #thingsIthoughtweretrue

When Morgan’s mom gets sick, it’s hard not to panic. Without her mother, she would have no one--until she finds out the dad who walked out on her as a baby isn’t as far away as she thought...

Adam is a stuck-up, uptight jerk #thingsIthoughtweretrue

Now that they have a summer job...

A powerful and gripping contemporary YA from the author of I’m Not Her that’s “Just right for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jodi Picoult.”-Booklist

The truth is that Jess knows she screwed up.
She’s made mistakes, betrayed her best friend, and now she’s paying for it. Her dad is making her spend the whole summer volunteering at the local soup...

Janet Gurtler’s books have been called “just right for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jodi Picoult” (Booklist) and “reminiscent of Judy Blume” (RT Book Reviews). In this riveting contemporary YA read, she explores the consequences of keeping the ultimate secret.

One small mistake. One giant secret.

Jazz wasn’t supposed to have seen her mother’s...

“I always thought we’d be friends to the end.”

Grace and Kya always do everything together, and nothing can get in the way of their friendship. They have a pact: Sisters Before Misters. Buds Before Studs.

Only Grace knows what Kya’s been through, or how much she needs someone to stick by her. No matter what. Besides, Kya keeps life...

Janet Gurtler’s books have been hailed as “just right for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jodi Picoult” (Booklist) and “reminiscent of Judy Blume” (RT Book Reviews). Her latest contemporary YA novel is by turns gripping, heart-wrenching, and joyous as one teen girl has to find the courage to carry on after a devastating tragedy.

She never thought a...

A timely and heartfelt collection of essays inspired by the #MeToo movement, edited by acclaimed author Janet Gurtler. Featuring Beth Revis, Mackenzi Lee, Ellen Hopkins, Saundra Mitchell, Jennifer Brown, Cheryl Rainfield and many more.

When #MeToo went viral, Janet Gurtler was among the millions of people who began to reflect on her past...

Cora is so excited about the upcoming school swim meet she’s sure she and her friends will win the relay race. But when the team mascot goes missing, Cora is convinced her luck and talent has disappeared with it. She’s determined to find the culprit before it costs her team the race.”

Rachel’s friendship with Owen has already survived so much namely him being a human and her being a mermaid. But lately Owen seems to be pulling away, and Rachel can’t figure out why. Is he mad at her? Or is it something worse? When Owen reveals the real reason for his distance, Rachel is devastated. Is this the end of the line for their...

The big day has finally arrived! It’s Shyanna’s thirteenth birthday, the most important birthday in a mermaid’s life. Shyanna will get her legs and be able to go on land for the first time ever! But her excitement quickly fades when Cora’s sister Jewel gets stuck in a fisherman’s net. Will Jewel be saved? And if so, at what cost to the other...

Since her dad died, Shyanna has not been able to sing. But in one bold move, all of that is going to change thanks to the mermaid Melody Pageant. Shyanna must conquer her stage fright and other obstacles to bring song back into her (and her mom’s) life.

Not only is Rachel’s best friend a boy, but he is a human boy! Owen has no idea that Rachel is a mermaid and can never find out . . . or can he? Rachel wants her best friend to be involved in her life, and she is willing to risk everything to make this happen.

When Cora is chosen to be part of the special mermaid dance group, she is thrilled. But her happiness quickly fades when her friend Rachel isn’t picked. And when Cora finds out the reason why, she’s devastated. Cora has a big decision to make. A decision she never thought she’d have to make.