New Teen Books May 2026

Updated April 30, 2026
Jessamine County Public Library
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Confessions of a Mango
Lumsden, Kate
Paper Book
A heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent girl that challenges us to reexamine what makes someone "gifted," perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and Frindle.    Ruby Emmerson has always felt like the "dumb" twin. Struggling with dyslexia,...
Cat companions Maruru and Hachi. 1
Sonoda, Yuri
Paper Book
An odd couple of stray cats team up to share the trials and tribulations of life in this heartwarming manga. Maruru lived a pampered life till one day, he ran after a flock of sparrows and couldn't find his way back home. He encounters Hachi, a tough stray, who says he doesn't...
Deathly Fates
Tsai, Tesia
Paper Book
A sweeping debut inspired by the Chinese folk practice of necromancy, Deathly Fates is perfect for fans of Descendant of the Crane, The Bone Shard Daughter, and A Magic Steeped in Poison. As a priestess paid to guide the deceased home, Kang Siying has...

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