Stargirl Jerry Spinelli Age 12+ T SPIN,J Drama, Humor, School
In this story about the perils of popularity, the courage of nonconformity, and the thrill of first love, an eccentric student named Stargirl changes Mica High School forever.
Aurora Public Library Santori Public Library 101 S. River St. Aurora, Illinois 60506
Star-crossed
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Barbara Dee Age 12+ J DEE,B Drama, Romance, School, LGBTQ+
When Mattie is cast as Romeo in an eighth-grade play, she is confused to find herself increasingly attracted to Gemma, a new classmate who is playing Juliet.
Eola Road Branch 555 S. Eola Road Aurora, Illinois 60504 ph : 630-264-3400 West Branch 233 S. Constitution Drive
American Born Chinese Gene Yang Age 8+ T GN YANG,G Immigration, Family, Graphic Novel
Alternates three interrelated stories about the problems of young Chinese Americans trying to exist in the popular culture.
Aurora, Illinois 60506 ph : 630-264-3600
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