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Text reads, “Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger. Elatsoe lives in an alternate version of America that has been shaped dramatically by the magic, monsters, knowledge, and legends of its peoples, those Indigenous and those not.  She can raise the ghosts of dead animals, a skill passed down through generations of her Lipan Apache family. Her beloved cousin has just been murdered, in a town that wants no prying eyes. But she is going to do more than pry. The picture-perfect facade of Willowbee masks gruesome secrets, and she will rely on her wits, skills, and friends to tear off the mask and protect her family. (Source: publisher.) An image of the cover is next to the text. The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals. A banner overlaying the cover reads “Also on Sora!”
Text reads, “Cold by Mariko Tamaki. Told in alternating perspectives, Todd replays the events that lead to his death in the local park, watching as detectives investigate his murder and talk to the students responsible for it, and meanwhile Georgia, who does not know Todd, cannot stop thinking about him. (Source: library catalog.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals. A banner overlaying the cover reads “Also on Sora!”
Text reads, “The bear and the nightingale by Katherine Arden. Winter lasts most of the year at the edge of the Russian wilderness, and in the long nights, Vasilisa and her siblings love to gather by the fire to listen to their nurse’s fairy tales. After their mother dies, Vasilisa's new stepmother forbids her family from honoring the household spirits. Vasilisa must call upon dangerous gifts she has long concealed—to protect her family from a threat sprung to life from her nurse’s most frightening tales. (Source: publisher.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals.
Text reads, “Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh. Dreaming of life in the city while caring for her alcoholic father and working in a 1960s boys' prison, a disturbed young woman is manipulated into committing a psychologically charged crime during the holiday season. (Source: OCLC.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals.
Text reads, “Miracle in Lake Placid by John Gilbert. Forty years after the
Text reads, “Wintering: the power of rest and retreat in difficult times by Katherine May. In this intimate, revelatory book, Katherine May explores the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down. A moving personal narrative shot through with lessons from literature, mythology, and the natural world, May's story offers instruction on the transformative power of rest and retreat. (Source: publisher.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals.
Text reads, “The hard parts: a memoir of courage and triumph by Oksana Masters. The United States' most decorated winter Paralympic or Olympic athlete recounts the sheer determination and drive to succeed that led her to win the world's best in elite rowing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, and road cycling competitions. (Source: publisher.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals. A banner overlaying the cover reads “Also on Sora!”
Text reads, “Snowglobe by Soyoung Park. In a world of constant winter, only the citizens of the climate-controlled city of Snowglobe can escape the bitter cold. Chobahm lives for the time she spends watching the shows produced inside Snowglobe, and when she gets a chance to live her dream life and star in her favorite series, she takes it.But life inside Snowglobe is nothing like what you see on television. Reality is a lie, and truth seems to be forever out of reach. (Source: publisher.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals. A banner overlaying the cover reads “Also on Sora!”
Text reads, “Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice. After a winter storm cuts off all contact and supplies from a small community, people begin to panic when the death toll starts rising. A group of friends turn to the Anishinaabe traditions in hopes of helping their community. (Source: library catalog.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals.
Text reads, “Finding my elf by David Valdes. While home for winter break, Cameron takes a job as a Christmas elf despite how Scroogey he feels. But when he meets fellow elf Marco and they start to spend more time together, Cam starts to second-guess himself. What if he’s finally found his people here—in the fakest consumerist nightmare place on Earth, where he least expected it? (Source: library catalog.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals.
Text reads, “What beauty there is by Cory Anderson. Living in harsh poverty during a brutal Idaho winter, Jack searches for the drug money that sent his father to prison in order to keep his brother out of foster care, while Ava, under the control of her merciless father, makes a wrenching choice to help the brothers survive.” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals.
Text reads, “It looks like us by Alison Ames. One week ago, Riley Kowalski joined a team of four other teens for an internship on climate change research in the Antarctic, sponsored by one of the world's largest tech companies. In the eerie haze of evening sunlight, Riley sees something out of the corner of her eye--something that's watching them. She writes it off as the effects of her anxiety, but when their expedition leader begins to change--her limbs elongating, her body contorting--and grow violent, Riley knows the danger she feels is real. There is more to this research trip than any of them bargained for, and if they aren't careful, none of them will make it out alive. (Source: publisher.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals.
Text reads, “Just do this one thing for me by Laura Zimmermann. When Drew’s mother disappears on the way to a New Year’s Eve concert in Mexico, Drew is left to take care of her fifteen-year-old sister and eight-year-old brother. She is faced with a choice: Follow the rules, do the responsible thing, and walk away—alone—from her mother's mess. Or hope the weather stays cold, keep the cons going, and just maybe hold her family together. (Source: library catalog.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals. A banner overlaying the cover reads “Also on Sora!”
Text reads, “This winter by Alice Oseman. In this novella spin-off of Oseman’s Solitaire novel and Heartstopper series, Tori Spring and her brother, Charlie, face some difficulties during the holiday season. (Source: publisher.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals. A banner overlaying the cover reads “Also on Sora!”
Text reads, “Only for the holidays by Abiola Bello. Narrated from different viewpoints, Tia and Quincy grapple with the aftermath of their recent breakups and strike a deal: Tia agrees to accompany Quincy to the winter ball as his date in return for his help in winning back her ex, but as their plan progresses so do their feelings for each other. (Source: library catalog.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals.
Text reads, “The last cold place: a field season studying penguins in Antarctica by Naira de Garcia. In one of the most inhospitable environments in the world (for humans, anyway), Naira de Gracia follows a generation of chinstrap penguins from their parents' return to shore to build nests from pebbles until the chicks themselves are old enough to head out to sea. Weaving together the history of Antarctic exploration with climate science, field observations, and her own personal journey of growth and reflection, The Last Cold Place illuminates the complex place that Antarctica holds in our cultural imagination--and offers a rare glimpse into life on this uninhabited continent. (Source: publisher.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals.
Text reads, “Caught in a bad fauxmance by Ellie Gonzalez Rose. Devin Baez is ready for a relaxing winter break at Lake Andreas. That is, until he runs into his obnoxious next-door neighbors the Seo-Cookes, undefeated champions of the lake’s annual Winter Games. When annoyingly handsome Julian Seo-Cooke finds himself in need of a fake boyfriend, Devin sees an opportunity to get behind enemy lines and prove the family plays dirty. As long as Devin and Julian’s families are at war, there’s only room for loathing between them. Which is a problem because, for Devin, this faux game of love is feeling very real. (Source: publisher.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals.
Text reads, “How to excavate a heart by Jake Maia Arlow. In this sapphic Jewish twist on the classic Christmas rom-com, Shani ends up snowed in with her new crush on Christmas Eve. As things start to feel more serious, though, Shani’s hurt over a recent rejection comes rushing back. Is she ready to try a committed relationship again, or is she okay with this just being a passing winter fling? (Source: publisher.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals. A banner overlaying the cover reads “Also on Sora!”
Text reads, “Whiteout by Ashley Woodfolk, Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Nicola Yoon, and Angie Thomas. As the city grinds to a halt, twelve teens band together to help a friend pull off the most epic apology of her life. But will they be able to make it happen, in spite of the storm? No one is prepared for this whiteout. But then, we can't always prepare for the magical moments that change everything. (Source: publisher.)” The background includes snowflakes and winter-themed imagery including clothing, food, and animals. A banner overlaying the cover reads “Also on Sora!”