YOUNG ADULT Albert Whitman's books for teen range from imagined royal palaces to shaken small towns to the depths of outer space, but each one draws readers in with a compelling story and characters they can't help rooting for.
I Hope You're Listening by TOM RYAN 978-08075-3508-0 US $17.99 Ages 13–18/Grades 8–12 October 2020 5.5 X 8.25, 368 pages
Hardcover Territory: World E-Book: 978-0-8075-3509-7 E-Book: US $9.99
The anonymous host of a true-crime podcast is faced with a new case that could uncover secrets from her past.
What to Expect
• Atmospheric thriller about missing persons and cold cases • Contemporary story appeals to fans of true crime podcasts • Queer protagonist navigates love and issues of trust and identity
Keep This to Yourself by TOM RYAN 978-0-8075-4149-4 US $9.99 13–18/Grades 8–12 September 2020 5.5 x 8.25, 320 pages
Paperback with Matte Lamination Territory: World E-Book: 978-0-8075-4150-0 E-Book: US $7.99
Can Mac uncover the serial killer who murdered his best friend before he strikes again?
What to Expect
• A suspenseful, page-turning thriller • Whodunit dark murder mystery with a shocking ending • Twisty-turny plot tempered by a strong LGBTQ romance
Descendant of the Crane by JOAN HE 978-0-8075-1549-5 US $9.99 13–18/Grades 8–12 September 2020 5.5 x 8.25, 416 pages
Paperback with Matte Lamination Territory: World English E-Book: 978-0-8075-1550-1 E-Book: US $7.99
A lush fantasy of royal intrigue and forbidden magic set in a world inspired by Chinese legend
What to Expect
• An epic YA fantasy debut set in a world inspired by Chinese myth and legend • Features a remarkable yet relatable heroine • Political intrigue and intricate family dynamics make this perfect for Game of Thrones fans
Eclipse the Skies Ignite the Stars Book 2 by MAURA MILAN 978-0-8075-3643-8 US $9.99 13–18/Grades 8–12 September 2020 5.5 x 8.25, 400 pages
What to Expect
Paperback with Soft-Touch Matte Lamination and Spot UV Territory: World English E-Book: 978-0-8075-3640-7 E-Book: US $7.99
The fate of the universe is at stake in Maura Milan’s thrilling, resonant sequel to Ignite the Stars.
• Sequel to the stunning, action-packed sci-fi space opera Ignite the Stars • Well-drawn and diverse characters • Thoughtfully contemplates identity politics 38
ALBERT WHITMAN
