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Racing hearts

2023
"Five months ago, Sienna Shoring lost her best friend, Stacey, to suicide. Now Sienna's back at school, struggling--and failing--to find her new place in the social hierarchy. . . . When a package arrives for the 'Try It Triathlon,' which Stacey signed them up for as a joke, it's like receiving a message from the grave. Sienna has no experience with running or biking. And she doesn't even own a swimsuit. But she decides to take on the challenge in honor of her best friend, despite being a 'fat girl.' And when mysterious jock Blake Romano approaches her unexpectedly and offers to train with her, she can hardly say no. . . . But Blake has a secret that might just break Sienna's heart, even as he's winning it"--Provided by publisher.
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Under this red rock

2024
"After her brother's suicide, Neely works as a tour guide in the caverns where she meets beautiful, strong, confident Mila, but when a drug-fueled midnight staff party results in Mila's brutal murder, Neely must figure out who killed her--and face the possibility it might've been her"--BTCat.
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Weirdo

2024
"Eleven-year-old Tony Weaver, Jr. loves comic books, anime, and video games, and idolizes the heroic, larger-than-life characters he finds there. But his new classmates all think he's a weirdo. Bullied by his peers, Tony struggles with the hurt of not being accepted and tries to conform to other people's expectations. After a traumatic event shakes him to his core, he embarks on a journey of self love that will require him to become the hero of his own story"--Amazon.
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And the stars were burning brightly

When fifteen-year-old Nathan discovers that his older brother Al, has taken his own life, his whole world is torn apart. Al was special. Al was talented. Al was full of passion and light ... so why did he do it? Convinced that his brother was in trouble, Nathan decides to retrace Al's footsteps.

This is me trying

2024
Growing up, Bryce, Beatriz, and Santiago were inseparable, but after the dissolution of their friendship and Bryce's suicide, Beatriz and Santiago attempt to reconcile and navigate love, mental illness, and forgiveness.

Here I am

2024
"Life is complicated. Especially whe you're a high school senior, six feet tall, 312 pounds, and a girl. Celly Boucher is used to being bullied and having problems. But lately, her list of problems is growing. The boy she loves turned down her spring dance invitation in front of the whole class. She let down her best friend, who is also her only friend. Her little sister is petite, pretty, perfect, and on the popular dance squad team. Her new gym, where they call her Queen Beast and the only place she feels good, asked her to stop coming. Her dad is making her see a therapist because she stood on a chair in the attic with a rope in her hand and terrible thoughts in her head. Finally, Celly starts to think about where she is"--Dust jacket.

Suicide

2024
"Grim statistics reveal the increase in suicide for all age groups, including teens. Trusted information on the role of depression, other mental health diagnoses, and substance abuse tell the stories behind some suicides. . . . Dealing with suicidal thoughts, helping suicidal friends and family, and recovering from the suicide of a loved one are covered. This . . . guide helps young people know when to reach out for help and gives them strategies to cope on their own"--Provided by publisher.

Skin

2009
Detective Jack Caffery investigates a series of possible suicides that appear to have a connection with Elf's Grotto in Bristol, but with help from police diver Flea Marley, Caffery discovers more evidence that points to an insane predator obsessed with skin.

Bravey

chasing dreams, befriending pain, and other big ideas
2021
This book showcases Pappas's signature voice as she reflects upon the touchstone moments in her life and the lessons that have powered her career as both an athlete and artist; chief among them, how to be brave.

What I leave behind

Since his father's suicide, Will, sixteen, has mainly walked, worked at Dollar Only, and tried to replicate his father's cornbread recipe, but the rape of his childhood friend shakes things up.

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