Chapter One with HPL

Zoe has never met her father; he's been in prison her whole life. When a letter from him arrives on her twelfth birthday Zoe's world is turned upside down. This title is intended for tweens and is suitable for most audiences. Recording is made with permission of Katherine Tegen Books, an in Imprint of HarperCollins. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

Sorina has the power of illusion and can create illusions so powerful that other people can see, hear, and touch her creations. When one of her illusions is murdered, Sorina must discover who the killer is and how they managed to murder a person that - technically - doesn't exist. This title is intended for teens, however, it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recorded with permission of Harlequin Teen. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

Baseball + Family Obligations + One Large Rhino = A fun, funny coming of age tale! This title is intended for tweens and is suitable for most audiences. Recording made with permission of HarperCollins. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

Nalah and her girl gang rule the night of Mega City, but Nalah dreams of living in Mega Tower where only the chosen few dwell. In order to realize her dream Nalah may have to do something unthinkable. This title is intended for teens, however, it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recording is made with permission of Simon & Schuster. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

This title in the Star Darlings series follows Libby, a sweet peace-making girl who must gain self-confidence to succeed at Star Academy. This title is intended for tweens and is suitable for most audiences. Recording made with permission of Disney Press. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

When her father disappears, Sabriel must battle the risen dead to save a kingdom she barely remembers. This title is intended for teens, however, it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recorded with permission of HarperCollins. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

Everything is changing now that Amina is in middle school. It's always been just her and her best friend, but Soojin is suddenly sitting with a "popular" girl and talking about changing her name to sound more "American" leaving Amina wondering if she needs to start changing as well. This title is intended for tweens and is suitable for most audiences. Recorded with permission of Simon & Schuster. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

When a Friday-night football game descends into a riot, almost-strangers Lena and Campbell must rely on each other and confront their own assumptions about racial inequality to survive the night. This title is intended for teens, however, it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recorded with permission of Sourcebooks Fire. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

When his father brings home a sickly newborn miniature donkey, Louie is determined to save the fragile creature and names him Winslow. This title is intended for tweens and is suitable for most audiences. Recorded with permission of HarperCollins. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library's catalog.

The night magic disappeared changed everything but Zélie remembers. She remembers when the very earth hummed with magic and she's determined to bring it back. This Morris YA Debut Award Finalist features a fantasy world heavily influenced by Adeyemi's West African heritage. This title is intended for teens, however, it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recorded with permission of Macmillan. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.