Mehlville High School Library

Denny O'Neil 3 & Dogwood 3: Hidden Systems by @dan_nott “takes readers on a journey from how the most essential systems were developed to how they are implemented in our world today and how they will be used in the future.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Dogwood 2 & Denny O’Neil 2: 83 Days in Mariupol by Don Brown is “A harrowing account of Ukrainian civilians and their defenders during the 2022 Russian attack and occupation of Mariupol.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Gateway 2: All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir is “a breathtaking novel of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness--one that's both tragic and poignant in its tender ferocity.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

This year, @MASLOnline introduced a new honor: the Denny O'Neil Graphic Novel List. The 1st book we want to highlight is Belle of the Ball by @marinscos “is a hilarious romance about a different kind of love triangle.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Each year, @MASLOnline honors great nonfiction on the Dogwood list. The 1st Dogwood we want to highlight is Accountable by @DashkaSlater: "the story of how a school handled a racist social media incident that caused lasting & devastating consequences.” Get it now. #WeAreMehlville

Every year, @MASLOnline honors great YA fiction with the Gateway Readers Award. The 1st Gateway book we want to highlight is After Dark with Roxie Clark by @bdaviswriter, “a twisty YA thriller." Check it out today.” #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Last Genre Thursday of 23/24. Let's stick with Adventure: Wildfire by @CarrieMacWrites is “an affecting combination of wilderness adventure and poignant teen angst.” Check it out. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Last Nonfiction Wednesday of 23/24: Stress Less by Michael A. Tompkins “explores the myriad factors that lead to teen stress & offers solid strategies for coping with it [in an] all-inclusive treatment of stress, with reader-friendly tips, tables, & checklists.” Check it out.

Last Reviewsday of 23/24: Funeral Songs for Dying Girls by Cherie Dimaline: “Artfully melding horror, deadpan humor, & an impossible romance, this well-crafted narrative follows lived-in characters who are tortured by grief.” Check it out. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Adventure: Enduring Freedom by Jawad Arash & Trent Reedy is “a touching tale of understanding and friendship. The message of education as a vehicle for progress and dismantling hatred is one that will strike a chord with readers.” Check it out. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Nonfiction: Sunshine by @studiojjk “documents the warmth and life-changing potential of confronting grief head-on and participating in communal care.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Reviewsday: Rent a Boyfriend by @gloriacchao “entertainingly explores embracing life's challenges, navigating strict cultural viewpoints, and learning to be the person you know in your heart you should be.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Adventure: Ski Weekend by @RektokRoss “is a snow-packed survival thriller Filled with twists, secrets, and life-changing moments.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Nonfiction: Short History of the World in 50 Lies by Natasha Tidd “is sure to inspire readers to take another look at previously accepted historical narratives.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Reviewsday: Last Girls by @demetrabrodsky is an “effective mix of mystery, romance, and strong, capable young women and a real page-turner.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

As we prepare for summer, the May genre highlight is Adventure Fiction: Any Sign of Life by @raecarson is “a terrifying postapocalyptic world marred by the scent of rotting flesh & a threatening new entity” & "totally un-put-down-able.” Check it out. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Nonfiction: Latino Almanac edited by Nicolás Kanellos “is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, & enlightening essays on significant legislation, movements, current issues, & achievements across a variety of fields.” Check it out today.

Reviewsday: What Unbreakable Looks Like by @AlterKates is “a gut-punch story with an uplifting ending.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Finance: I Want More Pizza by Steve Burkholder “shows you that personal finance does not take a lot of time, has a ton of real world examples, and provides you with options to choose from, leaving you in complete control.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS

Nonfiction: This Moment is Your Life by @gatesmariam “straightforwardly presents mindfulness to a young audience without oversimplifying the content.” Check it out today. #WeAreMehlville @Mehlville_HS