Abuela Don’t Forget Me
by Rex Ogle
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Abulea, Don't Forget Me is a free verse memoir of Rex Ogle's grandmother, the one adult he could count on when he was a child. Rex's previous works, Free Lunch and Punching Bag explored his life as a teen in poverty and domestic violence. Abelua, Don't Forget Me celebrates the woman who supported and loved him through his difficult childhood, and the current grief over his grandmother's memory loss.
Chef’s Kiss
by Jarret Melendez
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Ben Cook has graduated college and is looking for a job related to his English degree but needs help finding one with the requirements and experience necessary to get a job. Ben finds a restaurant job that does not require expertise, applies, and gets his first job. Ben realizes he doesn't mind working in the kitchen and begins developing a crush on Liam, a chef at the restaurant. While initially planning to stay at the restaurant temporarily, a new career path emerges.
Firekeepers Daughter
by Angeline Boulley
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The Firekeeper's Daughter tells the story of Daunis Fontaine, a biracial indigenous teenager living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. When tragedy strikes, and Daunis' uncle is murdered in a drug-related incident; she becomes a confidential informant for the FBI to help bring down the drug ring responsible. She is also falling for Jamie, a new recruit on her brother's hockey team, but she has a feeling he is hiding something. Along the way, Daunis discovers shocking secrets about her family and community, and she must navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and justice. Daunis struggles to find her place in the world and reconcile her two cultures, but she is determined to make a difference in her community.