Themes of particular interest lately: contemporary realism that explores intersectional identities, escapism through fantasy and cozy romances.
- Emma Fernhout, youth information specialist at the Johnson County Library
- Heather Miller, youth information specialist at the Johnson County Library
Emma Fernhout's picks:
“The Illuminae Files” by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
“With the Fire on High” by Elizabeth Acevedo
“The Bird and the Blade” by Megan Bannen
“Watch Over Me” by Nina LaCour
“Felix Ever After” by Kacen Alexander
“The Disasters” by M. K. England
Heather Miller's picks:
“Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline
“A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow” by Laura Taylor Namey
“Heartstopper” by Alice Oseman
“Stamped” by Jason Reynolds
“Wayward Son” by Rainbow Rowell
