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 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.

What to Expect

• Sequel to the stunning, action-packed sci-fi space opera Ignite the Stars • Well-drawn and diverse characters • Thoughtfully contemplates identity politics

What to Expect

• Deals with topics of loss, grief, and mental illness • Tackles the complicated nature of motherdaughter relationships • Tarot and mysticism bring a magical element to this story of trust and identity Ten years ago, Cat’s volatile mother, Mary, left her at her grandmother’s house with nothing but a deck of tarot cards. But when Cat’s grandmother dies, she’s forced to move to New Orleans with her mother. There, she discovers a picture of Mary holding a baby that’s not her, leading Cat to unravel a dark family history that challenges her belief that Mary’s mental health issues are the root of all their problems.

As Cat explores the reasons for her mother’s breakdown, she fears she is experiencing her own. Ever since she arrived in New Orleans, she’s been haunted by strangely familiar visitors who know more than they should. Unsure if she can rebuild her relationship with her mother, Cat is realizing she must confront her past, her future, and herself in the fight to try.

The Salt in Our Blood

by AVA MORGYN

978-0-8075-7227-6 US $17.99 Ages 13–18/Grades 8–12 March 2, 2021 5.5 X 8.25, 336 pages Jacketed Hardcover with Matte Lamination and Spot UV Territory: World E-Book: 978-0-8075-7229-0 E-Book: US $9.99

A contemporary YA novel exploring mental illness and mother-daughter relationships

AVA MORGYN is a native Texan who grew up falling in love with all the wrong characters in all the wrong stories. She studied English Writing & Rhetoric at St. Edward’s University and now resides in Houston. She writes a blog on child loss, ForLoveofEvelyn.com, and is the author of Resurrection Girls.

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Praise for Resurrection Girls

ê“A refined, startling debut that brims with authorial skill…Every line is crafted in a tender way and with obvious skill. The text is full of slick metaphors and genuine introspection. Literary without being too verbose, the sheer language of the story qualifies it as a fantastic read.”—Foreword (starred review)

“The lovely, assured prose draws on ancient archetypes and a lingering sense of dread to pave the way for a strange but satisfying conclusion…a heartbreaking but hopeful exploration of death and grief.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A raw, captivating exploration of grief, friendship, and the reclamation of life.”—Booklist

“Resurrection Girls is a powerful examination of grief and loss, captivatingly woven with magic and ultimately hope. A compassionately rendered debut.”—Emily A. Duncan, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Saints and Ruthless Gods