The Last Bloodcarver

Nhika, a young woman hiding in the fringes of society, must use her forbidden healing ability to cure the only witness to a murder.

King Of Dead Things

Eli, who possesses unique magical abilities, and Malcolm, desperate to escape his past and save his mother, join forces to retrieve a dangerous magical artifact in the mystical underbelly of London.

Blackberry Fox

During a summer holiday in Wales, Portia and Ben discover a mysterious door in a forest, unaware that it is a portal to a perilous Otherworld, and they unwittingly open the door, unleashing a powerful evil that endangers both the human and fairy realms, forcing them to confront the consequences of their actions.

Liar’s Test

In a competition where seven girls from different guilds vie for the throne, Bell Silverleaf, a reluctant fifteen year old contender with a hidden talent for deception, intends to win and overthrow the kingdom, but finds she is not the only competitor with secret plans.

Saudade: Our Longing For Brazil

Saudade is a Portuguese and Galician word with no perfect translation to English; it’s a strong, melancholy longing for something you once had. Hiking in the hills, a little girl and her Brazilian immigrant mother contemplate what makes them feel saudade. A cool salty breeze miles from the ocean, the smell of Mamãe’s perfume; memories of playing with cousins under trees or waterfalls, riding waves with grandparents who are now stuck in the square of a video call. Though deeply woven through Brazilian music and literature, saudade is a familiar companion to us all. Readers who live far from loved ones or have adopted new homes will especially connect with this exploration of nostalgia and yearning.

Just Say Yes

When seventeen year old Jimena realizes she is undocumented, she decides the best path forward is to find an American to marry her.

Arturo And The Navidad Birds

“It’s time for Arturo and his grandmother, Abue Rosa, to decorate their Christmas tree. Abue Rosa shares with him the family history of each ornament as it is hung. But what happens when Arturo plays with–and breaks–a glass bird?”–

Song Of The Six Realms

Seventeen year old musician Xue faces a lifetime of servitude until Duke Meng offers her freedom in exchange for serving as a musician in residence, but Xue soon discovers the Duke is a celestial ruler with ulterior motives and she must unlock her past to prevent an impending war in the Six Realms.

The Heart Never Forgets

A young girl participates in a West African masquerade with a special plan to honor her grandfather who has passed away.

This book is part of the Worlds of Words Global Reading List for 2023/24.