Tehlor Kay Mejia crafts young adult literature with a passion for the representation of marginalized teens in media. Her work, often inspired by the natural world, delves into themes of identity and societal issues. Through her storytelling, Mejia brings forth powerful and authentic voices that resonate with young readers. Her poetic style and dedication to inclusivity make her authorial voice distinct and valuable.
The story follows Lucha Moya as she returns to Robado to confront unresolved issues after her previous victory in the Night Forest. This concluding installment of a captivating fantasy duology explores themes of addiction, power, and love, featuring treacherous villains and an impending environmental crisis. Additionally, Lucha finds herself entangled in an unexpected love triangle, adding complexity to her journey.
Join Wednesday Addams at Nevermore Academy in this dark novelization of the hit show, Wednesday! Follow her as she hones her psychic abilities, confronts a monstrous threat, and unravels a mystery tied to her parents, all while navigating complex relationships. Experience the intrigue of the first season!
This spine-tingling ghost story follows a tween girl who’s being literally haunted by loneliness until a new friendship upends her life. From the bestselling author of the Paola Santiago series! "Absolutely haunting!"—Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Mine Sadie Rivera has been haunted all her life by a vengeful ghost—a ghost that doesn’t want her to make any friends. The moment she tries? Cue exploding lightbulbs, chilling gusts of wind, and slamming doors. Last year, Sadie got fed up. Last year, she made a best friend, Anna. So when the ghost caused an accident that killed her best friend, Sadie knew it was all her fault. Which is why she’s not going to make any friends this year at her new school. At least until mysterious cool girl Mal shows up, and the ghost doesn’t bother her for once. But Mal wants Sadie all to herself—and she’ll do anything to make sure it stays that way.
A small-town bartender juggles motherhood and a sexual awakening in this heartwarming queer friends-to-lovers romance from the author of Sammy Espinoza’s Last Review. Cash Delgado has a good life in the quaint town of Ridley Falls. She has Joyce’s Bar, where she manages a familiar group of regulars and emcees the ever-popular Karaoke Thursday. She has her six-year-old daughter, Parker, whose spunky attitude always keeps life interesting. And she has her best friend, Inez O’Conner, who improves Cash’s sometimes overly responsible outlook with one full of joy and potential. But change is on the horizon when Chase Stanton, the former bar manager at Joyce’s (not to mention Cash’s last hookup), returns to town with business prospects that could threaten the local institution and all of Cash’s plans to someday bring new life to the place. And if that isn’t enough, Cash starts having very intimate dreams of Inez. Dreams that could threaten the foundation of her well-ordered life. As Cash embarks on a reluctant journey of self-discovery, she’s forced to confront all the ways she’s been hiding in her own life. But will she choose to remain the same, or will the desire for love (even a love that looks different than she ever imagined) prove worth the risk?
At the heart of this adventure, Paola Santiago embarks on a perilous journey into the void to save her best friend, Dante. Along the way, she confronts El Cucuy, a formidable figure embodying nightmares and fears. This thrilling tale blends friendship, courage, and the supernatural as Paola navigates challenges that test her resolve and bravery.
Engaging with urban legends and eerie folklore, this collection presents three chilling tales that promise to unsettle readers. In "The Tale of the Witch's Wings," a bullying boy confronts an ancient witch seeking revenge. "The Tale of the Haunting of Bus #13" follows a girl who discovers a bus haunted by unsettling forces. Meanwhile, "The Tale of the Stray Comet" reveals the terrifying secret behind a seemingly innocent stray dog. Each story weaves suspense and horror, perfect for those who dare to explore the dark.
An edge-of-your-seat fantasy about a girl who will do anything to protect her sister—even if it means striking a dangerous bargain. Dark forces, forgotten magic, and a heart-stopping queer romance make this young adult novel a must-read. A scorned god. A mysterious acolyte. A forgetting drug. A dangerous forest. One girl caught between the freedom she always wanted and a sister she can't bear to leave behind. Under the cover of the Night Forest, will Lucha be able to step into her own power...or will she be consumed by it? This gorgeous and fast-paced fantasy novel from acclaimed author Tehlor Kay Mejia is brimming with adventure, peril, romance, and family bonds—and asks what it means for a teen girl to become fully herself.
"Thirteen-year-old Paola Santiago must return to the void to rescue her best friend Dante and face her biggest foe yet: El Cucuy, the lord of nightmares"-- Provided by publisher
Months after confronting the legendary La Llorona, Paola starts dreaming again, this time about fantasmas that are stalking her and someone who might be even more dangerous--her estranged father.