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CHPL Staff Picks: Best Books of 2022 - Teens

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A list of highly recommended titles published in 2022 for teens (grades 8+), chosen by CHPL Youth & Family librarians. The list includes a range of interests and a mix of well-known authors and new voices -- most would make great gifts!

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They Call Her Fregona

They Call Her Fregona

A Border Kid's Poems

by Bowles, David

Book - 2022

Thirteen-year-old Gèuero stands by and supports his first girlfriend, Joanna, after the sudden deportation of her father. Honoring multiple poetic traditi...Show more Thirteen-year-old Gèuero stands by and supports his first girlfriend, Joanna, after the sudden deportation of her father. Honoring multiple poetic traditions, this is a bittersweet first-love story in verse and the highly anticipated follow-up to They Call Me Güero. Show less

Thirteen-year-old Gèuero stands by and supports his first girlfriend, Joanna, after the sudden deportation of her father. Honoring multiple poetic traditi...Show more Thirteen-year-old Gèuero stands by and supports his first girlfriend, Joanna, after the sudden deportation of her father. Honoring multiple poetic traditions, this is a bittersweet first-love story in verse and the highly anticipated follow-up to They Call Me Güero. Show less

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Children of Ragnarok

Children of Ragnarok

by Chima, Cinda Williams

Book - 2022

Sweeping adventure, breathtaking twists of fate, and immersive worlds based in Norse mythology are woven into this first volume of the Runestone Saga, from the bestselling author of the Seven Realms and Shattered Realms series. Sweeping adventure, breathtaking twists of fate, and immersive worlds based in Norse mythology are woven into this first volume of the Runestone Saga, from the bestselling author of the Seven Realms and Shattered Realms series. Show less

Sweeping adventure, breathtaking twists of fate, and immersive worlds based in Norse mythology are woven into this first volume of the Runestone Saga, from the bestselling author of the Seven Realms and Shattered Realms series. Sweeping adventure, breathtaking twists of fate, and immersive worlds based in Norse mythology are woven into this first volume of the Runestone Saga, from the bestselling author of the Seven Realms and Shattered Realms series. Show less

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The Summer of Bitter and Sweet

The Summer of Bitter and Sweet

by Ferguson, Jen

Book - 2022

In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story ab...Show more In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story about rage, secrets, and all the spectrums that make up a person--and the sweetness that can still live alongside the bitterest truth. Show less

In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story ab...Show more In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story about rage, secrets, and all the spectrums that make up a person--and the sweetness that can still live alongside the bitterest truth. Show less

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The Getaway

The Getaway

by Giles, Lamar

Book - 2022

Jay discovers that mountain resort where he lives and works with his friends and family is also a doomsday oasis for the rich and powerful who expect top-notch customer service even as the world outside the resort's walls disintegrates. Jay discovers that mountain resort where he lives and works with his friends and family is also a doomsday oasis for the rich and powerful who expect top-notch customer service even as the world outside the resort's walls disintegrates. Show less

Jay discovers that mountain resort where he lives and works with his friends and family is also a doomsday oasis for the rich and powerful who expect top-notch customer service even as the world outside the resort's walls disintegrates. Jay discovers that mountain resort where he lives and works with his friends and family is also a doomsday oasis for the rich and powerful who expect top-notch customer service even as the world outside the resort's walls disintegrates. Show less

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The Red Palace

The Red Palace

by Hur, June

Book - 2022

A palace nurse and a royal investigator team up to look into a pattern of grisly murders when the Crown Prince becomes the prime suspect in this romantic, historical mystery set in eighteenth-century Korea. A palace nurse and a royal investigator team up to look into a pattern of grisly murders when the Crown Prince becomes the prime suspect in this romantic, historical mystery set in eighteenth-century Korea. Show less

A palace nurse and a royal investigator team up to look into a pattern of grisly murders when the Crown Prince becomes the prime suspect in this romantic, historical mystery set in eighteenth-century Korea. A palace nurse and a royal investigator team up to look into a pattern of grisly murders when the Crown Prince becomes the prime suspect in this romantic, historical mystery set in eighteenth-century Korea. Show less

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I Kissed Shara Wheeler

I Kissed Shara Wheeler

by McQuiston, Casey

Book - 2022

After seventeen-year-olds Chloe and Shara--Chloe's rival for valedictorian--kiss, Shara vanishes, leaving Chloe and two boys, who are also enamored with S...Show more After seventeen-year-olds Chloe and Shara--Chloe's rival for valedictorian--kiss, Shara vanishes, leaving Chloe and two boys, who are also enamored with Shara, to follow the trail of clues she left behind. But during the search, Chloe starts to suspect there might be more to Shara and her small Alabama town than she thought. Show less

After seventeen-year-olds Chloe and Shara--Chloe's rival for valedictorian--kiss, Shara vanishes, leaving Chloe and two boys, who are also enamored with S...Show more After seventeen-year-olds Chloe and Shara--Chloe's rival for valedictorian--kiss, Shara vanishes, leaving Chloe and two boys, who are also enamored with Shara, to follow the trail of clues she left behind. But during the search, Chloe starts to suspect there might be more to Shara and her small Alabama town than she thought. Show less

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Reclaim the Stars

Reclaim the Stars

Seventeen Tales Across Realms & Space

Book - 2022

In this collection of stories by acclaimed young adult authors, the Latin American diaspora travels to places of fantasy and out into space. In this collection of stories by acclaimed young adult authors, the Latin American diaspora travels to places of fantasy and out into space. Show less

In this collection of stories by acclaimed young adult authors, the Latin American diaspora travels to places of fantasy and out into space. In this collection of stories by acclaimed young adult authors, the Latin American diaspora travels to places of fantasy and out into space. Show less

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The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers

The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers

by Sass, Adam

Book - 2022

Micah Summers runs a popular Instagram full of drawings of his numerous imaginary boyfriends (ninety-nine so far)--though he's never had a real boyfriend ...Show more Micah Summers runs a popular Instagram full of drawings of his numerous imaginary boyfriends (ninety-nine so far)--though he's never had a real boyfriend before. But when a meet-cute with Boy 100 goes wrong, Micah embarks on a Prince Charming-like quest throughout Chicago to find true love--for real this time. Show less

Micah Summers runs a popular Instagram full of drawings of his numerous imaginary boyfriends (ninety-nine so far)--though he's never had a real boyfriend ...Show more Micah Summers runs a popular Instagram full of drawings of his numerous imaginary boyfriends (ninety-nine so far)--though he's never had a real boyfriend before. But when a meet-cute with Boy 100 goes wrong, Micah embarks on a Prince Charming-like quest throughout Chicago to find true love--for real this time. Show less

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Anatomy

Anatomy

A Love Story

by Schwartz, Dana

Book - 2022

Hazel Sinnett is a medical student in 19th century Scotland who, after being kicked out because of her gender, works with new attractive acquaintance Jack...Show more Hazel Sinnett is a medical student in 19th century Scotland who, after being kicked out because of her gender, works with new attractive acquaintance Jack Currer to procure dead bodies to study, but they soon discover secrets buried in the heart of Edinburgh society. Show less

Hazel Sinnett is a medical student in 19th century Scotland who, after being kicked out because of her gender, works with new attractive acquaintance Jack...Show more Hazel Sinnett is a medical student in 19th century Scotland who, after being kicked out because of her gender, works with new attractive acquaintance Jack Currer to procure dead bodies to study, but they soon discover secrets buried in the heart of Edinburgh society. Show less

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I Must Betray You

I Must Betray You

by Sepetys, Ruta

Book - 2022

In a country governed by isolation, fear, and a tyrannical dictator, seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu is blackmailed by the secret police to become an...Show more In a country governed by isolation, fear, and a tyrannical dictator, seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu is blackmailed by the secret police to become an informer, but he decides to use his position to try to outwit his handler, undermine the regime, give voice to fellow Romanians, and expose to the world what is happening in his country. Show less

In a country governed by isolation, fear, and a tyrannical dictator, seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu is blackmailed by the secret police to become an...Show more In a country governed by isolation, fear, and a tyrannical dictator, seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu is blackmailed by the secret police to become an informer, but he decides to use his position to try to outwit his handler, undermine the regime, give voice to fellow Romanians, and expose to the world what is happening in his country. Show less

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Well, That Was Unexpected

Well, That Was Unexpected

by Sutanto, Jesse Q.

Book - 2022

Sharlot Citra is whisked from Los Angeles to her mother's native Indonesia, where she finds herself fake dating the son of one of the wealthiest families ...Show more Sharlot Citra is whisked from Los Angeles to her mother's native Indonesia, where she finds herself fake dating the son of one of the wealthiest families in Indonesia, and she is surprised when she actually starts to fall in love with the boy, the country, and the big family she never knew before. Show less

Sharlot Citra is whisked from Los Angeles to her mother's native Indonesia, where she finds herself fake dating the son of one of the wealthiest families ...Show more Sharlot Citra is whisked from Los Angeles to her mother's native Indonesia, where she finds herself fake dating the son of one of the wealthiest families in Indonesia, and she is surprised when she actually starts to fall in love with the boy, the country, and the big family she never knew before. Show less

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All My Rage

All My Rage

by Tahir, Sabaa

Book - 2022

In this National Book Award winning story, a family extending from Pakistan to California, deals with generations of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness. In this National Book Award winning story, a family extending from Pakistan to California, deals with generations of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness. Show less

In this National Book Award winning story, a family extending from Pakistan to California, deals with generations of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness. In this National Book Award winning story, a family extending from Pakistan to California, deals with generations of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness. Show less

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Squire

Squire

by Alfageeh, Sara

Graphic Novel - 2022

In this fantasy graphic novel Aiza enlists in the competitive Squire training program, and must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training...Show more In this fantasy graphic novel Aiza enlists in the competitive Squire training program, and must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training, all while hiding her background. Eventually Aiza may have to choose between loyalty to her heart and heritage, or loyalty to the Empire. Show less

In this fantasy graphic novel Aiza enlists in the competitive Squire training program, and must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training...Show more In this fantasy graphic novel Aiza enlists in the competitive Squire training program, and must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training, all while hiding her background. Eventually Aiza may have to choose between loyalty to her heart and heritage, or loyalty to the Empire. Show less

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Mamo

Mamo

by Milledge, Sas

Graphic Novel - 2022

Orla O'Reilly, the youngest in a long line of hedge witches, is compelled to return home after the death of her grandmother, Mamo. In the wake of her Mamo...Show more Orla O'Reilly, the youngest in a long line of hedge witches, is compelled to return home after the death of her grandmother, Mamo. In the wake of her Mamo's passing, seas are impossible to fish, crops have soured, even Jo Manalo's attic is taken over by a poltergeist! Can Orla shoulder the responsibility of quieting her Mamo's spirit, saving her hometown, and will she have to step up as the new witch of Haresden like Mamo always wanted? Show less

Orla O'Reilly, the youngest in a long line of hedge witches, is compelled to return home after the death of her grandmother, Mamo. In the wake of her Mamo...Show more Orla O'Reilly, the youngest in a long line of hedge witches, is compelled to return home after the death of her grandmother, Mamo. In the wake of her Mamo's passing, seas are impossible to fish, crops have soured, even Jo Manalo's attic is taken over by a poltergeist! Can Orla shoulder the responsibility of quieting her Mamo's spirit, saving her hometown, and will she have to step up as the new witch of Haresden like Mamo always wanted? Show less

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Victory. Stand!

Victory. Stand!

Raising My Fist for Justice

by Smith, Tommie

Graphic Novel - 2022

On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, ...Show more On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships. In his first-ever memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest. Show less

On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, ...Show more On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships. In his first-ever memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest. Show less

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Messy Roots

Messy Roots

A Graphic Memoir of A Wuhanese American

by Gao, Laura

Graphic Novel - 2022

After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas, where her hometown is as forei...Show more After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas, where her hometown is as foreign as Marsat least until 2020, when COVID-19 makes Wuhan a household name. In Messy Roots, Laura illustrates her coming-of-age as the girl who simply wants to make the basketball team, escape Chinese school, and figure out why girls make her heart flutter. Show less

After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas, where her hometown is as forei...Show more After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas, where her hometown is as foreign as Marsat least until 2020, when COVID-19 makes Wuhan a household name. In Messy Roots, Laura illustrates her coming-of-age as the girl who simply wants to make the basketball team, escape Chinese school, and figure out why girls make her heart flutter. Show less

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Murder Among Friends

Murder Among Friends

How Leopold and Loeb Tried to Commit the Perfect Crime

by Fleming, Candace

Book - 2022

How did two teenagers brutally murder an innocent child...and why? And how did their brilliant lawyer save them from the death penalty in 1920s Chicago? W...Show more How did two teenagers brutally murder an innocent child...and why? And how did their brilliant lawyer save them from the death penalty in 1920s Chicago? Written by a prolific master of narrative nonfiction, this is a compulsively readable true-crime story based on an event dubbed the "crime of the century. Show less

How did two teenagers brutally murder an innocent child...and why? And how did their brilliant lawyer save them from the death penalty in 1920s Chicago? W...Show more How did two teenagers brutally murder an innocent child...and why? And how did their brilliant lawyer save them from the death penalty in 1920s Chicago? Written by a prolific master of narrative nonfiction, this is a compulsively readable true-crime story based on an event dubbed the "crime of the century. Show less

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Where Have All the Birds Gone?

Where Have All the Birds Gone?

Nature in Crisis

by Hirsch, Rebecca E.

Book - 2022

Discover the vast impacts birds have on ecosystems, food systems, and human communities, and learn more about what scientists are doing to protect them. Discover the vast impacts birds have on ecosystems, food systems, and human communities, and learn more about what scientists are doing to protect them. Show less

Discover the vast impacts birds have on ecosystems, food systems, and human communities, and learn more about what scientists are doing to protect them. Discover the vast impacts birds have on ecosystems, food systems, and human communities, and learn more about what scientists are doing to protect them. Show less

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Inaugural Ballers

Inaugural Ballers

The True Story of the First Us Women's Olympic Basketball Team

by Maraniss, Andrew

Book - 2022

Packed with black-and-white photos and thoroughly researched details about the beginnings of US women's basketball, Inaugural Ballers is the fascinating story of the '76 US women's basketball team, who paved the way for girls everywhere. Packed with black-and-white photos and thoroughly researched details about the beginnings of US women's basketball, Inaugural Ballers is the fascinating story of the '76 US women's basketball team, who paved the way for girls everywhere. Show less

Packed with black-and-white photos and thoroughly researched details about the beginnings of US women's basketball, Inaugural Ballers is the fascinating story of the '76 US women's basketball team, who paved the way for girls everywhere. Packed with black-and-white photos and thoroughly researched details about the beginnings of US women's basketball, Inaugural Ballers is the fascinating story of the '76 US women's basketball team, who paved the way for girls everywhere. Show less

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Ain't Burned All the Bright

Ain't Burned All the Bright

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2022

A smash-up of art and text that viscerally captures what it means to not be able to breathe, and how the people and things you love most are actually the oxygen you most need. A smash-up of art and text that viscerally captures what it means to not be able to breathe, and how the people and things you love most are actually the oxygen you most need. Show less

A smash-up of art and text that viscerally captures what it means to not be able to breathe, and how the people and things you love most are actually the oxygen you most need. A smash-up of art and text that viscerally captures what it means to not be able to breathe, and how the people and things you love most are actually the oxygen you most need. Show less

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