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|  | Venola in Love by Cheryl Ware, Kristin Sorra
In this third story about Venola Mae Cutright, the 12-year-old deals with her first serious crush. Told via dairy entries, notes passed in class, and e-mails. AUTHOR: Cheryl Ware, Kristin Sorra
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Misery Loves Maggody by Joan Hess
Description not available.When Ruby falls ill while on an Elvis tour of the south, her daughter Arly rushes to her side only to learn that another tourist has died and the mayor of Maggody is in jail. Reprint. AUTHOR: Joan Hess
PUBLISHER: Pocket Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare, Greg Schaffert
Thirteen-year-old Matthew is left alone in the family cabin while his parents are gone on a trip getting provisions. When his rifle is stolen, Matthew is left defenseless and without food, until an Indian boy helps him learn about survival. AUTHOR: Elizabeth George Speare, Greg Schaffert
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Year They Burned the Books by Nancy Garden
High school senior Jamie Crawford has achieved her goal of being named editor of the school paper. However, when she writes an editorial supporting the school's new health education classes, which includes the free distribution of condoms, she sets off a controversy that has far-reaching repercussions. To further complicate matters, the newest school board member has conservative opinions which include completely changing the health education curriculum and banning certain books from the school library. As Jamie deals with these issues, she also begins to come to terms with her own sexuality and that of her best friend, and fellow editor, a boy named Terry. AUTHOR: Nancy Garden
PUBLISHER: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Titch by Pat Hutchins
Titch is the proverbial Little Kid. Everything about him is smaller and less impressive than his big brother and big sister. But his moment of triumph comes when his tiny seed grows into an awesome plant. AUTHOR: Pat Hutchins
PUBLISHER: Aladdin Paperbacks
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Downstream by Jim Arnosky
Readers follow along as a young raccoon explores the swamp where he and his family live. The raccoon meets all sorts of swamp residents (including an alligator, snakes, and birds) before finding his way back to his family. Illustrated with watercolor paintings. AUTHOR: Jim Arnosky
PUBLISHER: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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