A Thousand Beginnings and Endings
Edited by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman
Fifteen Asian-American YA writers re- imagine myths from Hmong to Gujarati traditions, sending readers down rich new paths.
(Greenwillow Books, $17.99)
Fire Song
By Adam Garnet Jones
Shane, an Anishinaabe teen, balances his grief over his sister's suicide, a secret relationship with his friend David and a narrow- ing window to escape for college.
(Annick Press, $18.95)
The Hazel Wood
By Melissa Albert
Alice goes in search of her grandmother, who disappeared after writing a book of dark fairy tales, in this fantasy that mixes elements from "Alice in Wonderland" to "Tam Lin."
(Flatiron, $16.99)
Hooper
By Geoff Herbach
Adam is an awkward Polish adoptee who struggles to fit in until he joins an elite traveling basketball team. Geoff Herbach captures its rural-urban rivalries and the challenges of finding a home.
(Tegen/HarperCollins, $17.99)
What I Leave Behind
By Alison McGhee
As 16-year-old Will paces from home to work to school, he measures out his life — his father's suicide, his friend's rape. Alison McGhee lets Will walk his way to hard-won truths.
(Caitlyn Dlouhy, $17.99)
Dread Nation
By Justina Ireland
The Civil War's racial divides haven't healed, but the nation faces a new threat when the undead rise. Jane must use her wits and combat skills to survive in this historical reimaging.
(Balzer + Bray, $17.99)
Down and Across
By Arvin Ahmadi
Saaket "Scott" Ferdowski's parents have his life planned out. On a whim, he heads to Philadelphia to interview a professor about "grit" and meets two friends who help him chart his own path.
(Viking, $17.99)
The Prince and the Dressmaker
By Jen Wang
Prince Sebastian's secret passion is dressing as Lady Crystallia. Jen Wang's panels allow the prince to blossom in this gender-fluid fairy tale, as a dressmaker helps him find his inner girl.
(First Second, $16.99)
The Key to Everything
By Pat Schmatz
Tash fiercely guards her found family: uncle Kevin, who saved her from foster care, and neighbor Cap'n Jackie. Pat Schmatz's second book touches on family, belonging and growing up.
(Candlewick, $16.99)
Hello, Universe
By Erin Entrada Kelly
Virgil is a shy youngest child. Valencia is deaf with a sharp wit. Kaori likes to read fortunes. And Chet is a bully. Their lives collide when Chet pulls a prank on Virgil with unexpected results.
(Greenwillow, $16.99)
