India Hill Brown Knihy

When eleven-year-old Iris sneaks out at night to make snow angels, she was not expecting to raise the ghost of Avery Moore, a girl her own age; but bringing to light the segregated and abandoned black cemetery seems like the perfect way to help Avery get the recognition she craves, and it will also be a good idea for the school project about the history of her small North Carolina town, where racial tensions are never far from the surface--only it seems that if Avery gets everything she wants Iris will join her as a ghost, best friends forever.

Cinderella meets Cyrano in this pitch-perfect YA rom-com that is a celebration of Black joy, first crushes, and putting your heart on the line for love. Darren Johnson lives in his head. There, he can pine for his crush--total dream girl, Delia Dawson--in peace, away from the unsolicited opinions of his talkative family and showboat friends. When Delia announces a theme song contest for her popular podcast, Dillie D in the Place to Be, Darren's friends--convinced he'll never make a move--submit one of his secret side projects for consideration. After the anonymous romantic verse catches Dillie's ear, she sets out to uncover the mystery singer behind the track. Now Darren must decide: Is he ready to step out of the shadows and take the lead in his own life?

Celeste is apprehensive about her stay at her grandparents' lake house, haunted by her fear of water and a recent swim test failure. As she navigates the unsettling atmosphere, strange occurrences unfold—mysterious footsteps, flickering lights, and accusations from her cousins. The eerie tension escalates when she encounters a distorted reflection in the mirror, prompting her to question her identity and the secrets of the old house. The story intertwines themes of family, fear, and the legacy of swimming during a time of segregation.

Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue, this chilling ghost story follows two friends as they delve into their town's hidden history. They must unravel buried secrets to prevent disaster, facing supernatural elements along the way. With inspiration from acclaimed authors, the narrative blends suspense and history, creating a gripping tale of friendship and courage in the face of impending danger.