Library picks

A year after Raspberry’s mother threw her hard-earned money out the window like trash; Raspberry is still struggling to find balance and security in her life. More than anything, she wants a father who will love and protect her, like Zora’s dad. Raspberry’s drug-addicted father returns. He’s desperate enough to steal, just like Raspberry, who ends up doing the unthinkable. But nothing good comes of bad money.

Up until two weeks ago, the sexiest thing Kevin Mopsely had touched his lips was the spit-filled mouth piece of his flute. But when he accidently volunteers for the jocks’ Graduation Rituals, Kevin’s social stock and his make-out-record-soars. All he has to do to preserve his alpha male status is to compile the annual Book of Busts, a record of the chest size of every girl in the senior class.

BFF – that’s Anjenai, Kierra and Tyler. Growing up together in an Atlanta housing project, the girls have always been there for each other. But high school is a whole new world, and the drama is just beginning. New guys, new gossip, new rivals the trio have plenty to occupy their time now that Romeo, the football star who almost cost them their friendship is out of the picture. Or is he?

High-School junior Tola Riley has green hair, a nose ring, an attitude problem, and a fondness for fairy tales. Everyone thinks she’s crazy except Mr. Mymer, her art teacher. He gets her paintings and lets her hang out in the art room during lonely lunch periods. But then rumors start flying and Tola is suddenly the center of a scandal. When Mr. Mymer is suspended for what everyone thinks is an affair, she has no choice but to break her silence.

For feisty 17-year-old Zenovia, keeping strong in her faith is an uphill battle. When the Brethren of the Sacrifice Church offers them acceptance and a chance at stability, even skeptical Zee can’t resist. Especially when Tristan, a handsome, fervent young member acts like he wants her to be his one-an-only and his older brother Justin reveals he’s more interested in Zee than he pretends.