Verse novels - eBooks for teens
Verse novels combine the rhythm and imagery of poetry into a narrative structure. These new and recently published titles will hook in even reluctant readers with their stunning storytelling and compelling characters.
Every body looking
Candice Iloh
Mixed-heritage dancer Ada's coming of age is shaped by abuse, her mother's descent into addiction, and her father's efforts to create a Nigerian-inspired home in America. Can she brush off the destiny others have chosen for her?
The Black Flamingo
Dean Atta
A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen and at university finds his wings as drag artist, The Black Flamingo. A fierce, bold story about the power of embracing your uniqueness and showing ourselves to the world in bold colour.
Ibi Aanu Zoboi
Sixteen year old Amal Shahid is an artist and a poet. But one fateful night, Amal's bright future is upended: he is convicted of a crime he didn't commit and sent to prison. Despair and rage set in, until he turns to the refuge of his words, his art.
The girl and the goddess
Paro is a girl with a strong will, a full heart and much to learn. Navigating different cultures, religions and identities, this mesmerising tale of where we come from, how we grow and how we become who we are is inspired by Indian mythology.
Three things I know are true
Betty Culley
Five months ago, Liv's brother Jonah accidentally shot himself. Now Jonah can't speak or walk but Liv still sees her carefree brother inside. Clay, Jonah's best friend, brought the gun on that fateful day. Their community takes sides...
Redwood and Ponytail
K. A. Holt
From award-winning author Holt - verse in two voices with a chorus of fellow students, this is a story of two girls, opposites in many ways, who are drawn to each other; Kate, a cheerleader, and Tam, tall, athletic and frequently mistaken for a boy.
Sarah Crossan
Allison has run away from home and finds herself hiding in the shed of an elderly woman with dementia, Marla. Marla mistakes Allison for an old friend. Allison is used to trying to be what other people want her to be, so decides to become 'Toffee'.
Kwame Alexander
Noah and best friend Walt want to become cool, make the baseball team, and win over Sam, the girl Noah has loved for years. When Noah finds old love letters, Walt hatches a plan to woo Sam. Find more titles by Kwame Alexander in OverDrive and Libby.