HPP Recommends: May
By Camila Belliard
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké- Íyímídé
Ace of Spades is a YA thriller that is told in the dual perspectives of two students, Chiamaka and Devon. When an anonymous bully starts targeting them online and spreading rumors, they find themselves at the center of a conspiracy that is more than what it seems. This book explores themes of privilege, power, and institutionalized racism, and is sure to make for an amazing read.
The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O’Neil
A short and sweet story all about found family and finding who you are, The Tea Dragon Society is definitely an instant classic for all ages.
A World Worth Saving by Kyle Lukoff
This amazing middle-grade story follows A, a 14-year-old transgender boy during the Covid lockdown. But distance learning isn't even the worst part of his life. It's the weekly Save Our Sons And Daughters meetings his parents bring him to. But everything changes when his friend disappears and the group proves to be even more malicious than previously assumed…
How It All Ends by Emma Hunsinger
This book is fabulous. When Tara gets moved up from seventh grade to high school, she is understandably nervous. Like what if she gets paired with one of the considerably active boys in her class for a group project? Or what if she accidentally shoves someone in the hallways and becomes wanted for cold-blooded shoving? But what if she finds a new friend instead of an enemy? And what if her existing friendships become stronger? You will definitely enjoy this book if you love imagination, realistic fiction, and corn.
harmony by whitney hanson
This poetry collection explores the feelings of the author after the untimely death of her best friend, and the journey to healing she has to take. Warning: May make you start crying very hard. This book is beautiful and a work of art.
Beasts and Beauty by Soman Chainani
This book takes the threads of 12 different fairy tales and spins them into totally different stories. They still have the core elements of the stories, but they have been transformed into things that might be even more beautiful.