We have new teen fiction this week on the Butler Bookshelf! This week we are featuring a novel in verse called Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo. Elhillo recounts the story of 16-year-old Samira who has a reputation for being the “bad girl” in her neighborhood. After being grounded for a scandalous rumor, Samira’s dream of a fun summer full of parties and exploring the city is stymied. She turns to the poetry slam scene for support and captures the attention of an older, mesmerizing poet named Horus. Samira feels that she is desired for the first time, but she is keeping a secret that could threaten her reputation again in her community. She must figure out how to balance being true to herself, her poetry, and her family.

Bright Red Fruit
Written by Safia Elhillo
Published by Make Me A World
Available now!

Dead Girls Don’t Say Sorry
Written by Alex Ritany
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
Available now!

Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear
Written by Robin Wasley
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Available now!

The Eternal Ones
Written by Namina Forna
Published by Delacorte Press
Available now!

Snowglobe
Written by Soyoung Park
Published by Delacorte Press
Available now!