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A middle school misfit finds unlikely friendship when he stumbles into a magical janitor's closet in this middle-grade coming-of-age novel.San Francisco and Orangevale may be in the same state, but for Héctor Muñoz, they might as well be a million miles apart. Back home, being gay didn't mean feeling different. At Héctor's new school, he couldn't feel more alone.Most days, Héctor just wishes he could disappear. And he does. Right into the janitor's closet. (Y...

From award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful coming-of-age fantasy novel about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where stories come to lifeXochitl is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the blessed stars above and enigmatic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.

When you're like me, you have to lie.It’s been one year since Manny was cast out of his family and driven into the wilderness of the American Southwest. Since then, Manny lives by self-taught rules that keep him moving—and keep him alive. Now, he’s taking a chance on a traveling situation with the Varela family, whose attractive but surly son, Carlos, seems to promise a new future.I can't let anyone down.Eli abides b...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Oshiro (The Sun and the Star) returns to YA with their unique spin on both the horror and dystopian genres, perfect for fans of Andrew Joseph White, Lamar Giles, and Annihilation.Arturo Ruiz merely wanted to complete his chaotic senior year of high school. But now that the entities have arrived, he'll have to focus on survival first.The entities don’t speak. Don’t interact. They watch, hid...

*31st Annual Lammy Finalist for LGBTQ Children ' s/Young Adult category**2019 ALA Schneider Family Book Award Teen Winner** Buzzfeed's 24 Best YA Books of 2018** Vulture's 38 Best LGBTQ YA Novels** Book Riot's Best Books 2018** Hyable's Most Anticipated Queer YA Books of 2018*...

An exciting book based on the game Star Wars: Hunters! On the planet Vespaara lies the Arena—a series of battlefields where fighters known as Hunters face off in teams to compete in front of roaring crowds. Newest to their ranks is Rieve, a Force-sensitive orphan from Corellia with abilities she can barely control, and a past she desperately wants to leave behind. But Rieve gets off to a rocky start, strugging with her lack of confidence both inside the Arena and with her fellow Hunters. A...

AN INDIE NEXT PICK!A novel of ghosts, grief and the friends who make it all ok by #1 New York Times bestselling co-author Mark Oshiro!"Heartfelt, funny, fast-paced, and spooky—this book will indeed haunt you in all the best ways. I was hooked from page one!"—Rick Riordan, New York Times #1 best-selling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians seriesJasmine Garza has a p...

From Mark Oshiro, award-winning author of The Insiders, this time-bending adventure is perfect for fans of Sal and Gabi Break the Universe and When You Reach Me.A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * An ALA Rainbow Book List Top 10 SelectionMiddle school is the worst, especially for David Bravo. He doesn’t have a single class with his best (okay, only) friend, Antoine. He has to give a class presenta...

13 essays on the importance of representation in science fiction and fantasy, with an introduction by author Alex Dally MacFarlane. Proceeds from the sale of this collection go to the Carl Brandon Society to support Con or Bust.Full table of contents:Introduction by Alex Dally MacFarlane.“Parched” by Mark Oshiro.“Boys’ Books” by Katharine Kerr.“Clicking” by Susan Jane Bigelow.“The Princess Problem” by Charlotte Ashley.“Autism, Representati...

An exciting audiobook based on the game Star Wars: Hunters!On the planet Vespaara lies the Arena—a series of battlefields where fighters known as Hunters face off in teams to compete in front of roaring crowds. Newest to their ranks is Rieve, a Force-sensitive orphan from Corellia with abilities she can barely control, and a past she desperately wants to leave behind. But Rieve gets off to a rocky start, strugging with her lack of confidence both inside th...

A 2025 Audie Award winner for Judges Category: Horror! **This program features multicast narration."André Santana brings a personable feel to this satirical sci-fi romp.... This audiobook is a fast-paced cocktail of social commentary, humor, and horror." —AudioFile on *StraightBury Your Gays* is a heart-pounding new novel from USA Today bestselling author** Chuck Tingle about what it takes to succeed in a world tha...

Demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace must endure the terrors of Tartarus to rescue an old friend in this thrilling adventure co-written by New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro. Percy Jackson fans, rejoice! Nico and Will have a book of their own! As the son of Hades, Nico di Angelo has been through so much, from the premature deaths of his mother and sister, to being outed against his will, to losing his friend Jason during the trials of...