A Barnes & Noble Best Young Adult Books of 2016. A New York Public Library Best Books for Teens in 2016.An Amazon Best YA Books of 2016.

Charlie Davis is in pieces. At seventeen, she’s already lost more than most people lose in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget it through cutting; the pain washes out the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. She doesn't have to think about her father or what happened under the bridge. Her best friend, Ellis, who is gone forever. Or the mother who has nothing left to give her.

Kicked out of a special treatment center when her insurance runs out, Charlie finds herself in the bright and wild landscape of Tucson, Arizona, where she begins the unthinkable: the long journey of putting herself back together.

She wants a future - is that too much? This Thing Called the Future, the multiple-award-winning young-adult novel from J.L. Powers, is finally coming to South Africa, its country of origin. The book is set in Imbali, the sprawling township outside Pietermaritzburg. Khosi is fourteen years old. She lives with her grandmother and her little sister, Zi. Both her parents tell her of the past, about a time when hundreds of Imbali residents were killed in political violence. Khosi wants a future; she wants to help make South Africa a better place. Is that too much in an environment where some men believe that raping virgins, like Khosi, will cure them of AIDS? Meanwhile, Khosi has fallen in love and really, really just wants to experience that warm, fuzzy feeling that happens when Little Man, the handsome boy in her class, touches her hand. In a world where HIV and AIDS are treatable for those with money and access to good state-sponsored care, Khosi has to negotiate hours in clinic lines, vengeful men, her mother's disdain for traditional healers, her grandmother's faith in their sangoma, and the terrible curse her next-door neighbour has cast on their household. This beautifully crafted young-adult novel never preaches and never falls into the trap of “warning” teenagers against anything. It simply deals with the realities of township life and the hardships a young virgin faces. This Thing Called the Future has won several prizes in the USA. LAPA and Catalyst Press are proud to bring it back to its country of origin.

Kabelo Mabalane, South Africa's number one self-proclaimed 'pantsula for life' shares his journey and insights, from being a multi-platinum-selling musician, through the highs and lows of drug addiction, to finding hope and life again through running (eight Comrades marathons and counting) and his faith. In I Ran for My Life, this ten-time SAMA award-winner, TV presenter, athlete and entrepreneur talks about growing between Soweto and the suburbs, the back story behind his phenomenal music career, and how getting into running literally saved his life. Along with his lessons for life, Kabelo shares his thoughts and advice on staying in shape, being prepared for anything, and how to build a spirit of endurance in everything you do.

Lara se danseksamen is om die draai. Sy oefen al weke lank vir die groot dag! Minki en Natalie kan nie wag om haar in aksie te sien op die verhoog nie. Maar dan loop dinge onverwags skeef, en Lara se dansdrome is - vir eers - daarmee heen. Minki en Natalie weet nie hoe om hulle beste maat op te beur nie. Maar een van Minki se gunstelingboeke gee haar 'n plan ...

Die meeste mense slaap Saterdae laat, maar nie Zander nie. Hy sit al weer saam met sy ouers langs die rugbyveld om te kyk hoe sy broer hul pa se sportdrome uitleef.

Zander se belangstellings beïndruk sy ouers nie veel nie. Hy hou van rekenaarspeletjies, lees en draf. Vir hom is draf ’n bietjie soos lees. Wanneer hy sy tekkies vasmaak en sy oorfone in sy ore druk, verdwyn die wêreld rondom hom. Totdat een van die mooiste meisies in die skool hom op ’n dag sien hardloop … Roxy is vasbeslote om Zander sover te kry om landloop te hardloop, en in die proses word sy lewe op sy kop gekeer – in meer as een opsig.

Zander se beste vriend verstaan nie sy nuwe obessie met hardloop nie en wil net oor die Cyber Clash-rekenaarspeletjiekompetisie praat. Daarby is Zander se gevoelens vir Roxy ook definitief nie platonies nie, en asof dit nie genoeg is nie, is sy eerste landloopkompetisie op dieselfde dag as sy broer se debuutwedstryd vir die eerste rugbyspan. Zander sal moet kies: Gaan hy sy broer in die steek laat, of vir Roxy?

Tekkies is ’n grafiese roman met teks deur die topverkoper-skrywer Jaco Jacobs, en illustrasies vir die slimfoon-generasie deur Alistair Ackermann.

'Kathleen Glasgow expands our hearts and invites in a little more humanity.' Val Emmich, author of Dear Evan Hansen 'An unflinching tale of addiction.' Amy Beashel, author of The Sky Is Mine 'Raw, honest and overflowing with feelings.' Erin Hahn, author of You'd Be Mine From the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and How to Make Friends with the Dark comes a breathtaking contemporary YA about addiction, family and finding your voice. The quiet one, the obedient one, the reliable one. Emmy has spent her life being told exactly who she is. Not strong-willed like her beautiful sister Maddie and not in rehab like her wild brother Joey. But when a tragic accident changes life in her small town forever, can Emmy keep up the act?

This is the eleventh book in our exciting series, following the lives and adventures of the peculiar and rather eccentric characters living at Pug's Hole. Following their introduction to Wordsworth, the friends decide that they must have a poetry competition. But with competition so fierce, how can the Granimal select the winner?

In this multicultural picture book, Darri is learning about Australian Aboriginal art by working with her grandmother as she makes a dot painting for an art show. Surprises are in store for Darri on the day of the show. Children will love the colorful illustrations and heartfelt story in this culturally authentic book as they learn about diversity and cultural traditions of indigenous people. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this "sweet and funny" (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com follows a hopelessly romantic teen girl and her cute yet obnoxious neighbor as they scheme to get her noticed by her untouchable crush. Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he's back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar-and maybe snag him as a prom date-even befriend Wes Bennet. The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbor might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz's butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz's in. But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she's shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must reexamine everything she thought she knew about love-and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like.

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In No More Nappies, meet Millie and Mo - two adorable toddlers who are ready to ditch their nappies and learn how to use the potty.

Follow the ups and downs of their potty-training journey brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful bedtime tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, No More Nappies is a brilliant way to introduce potty training in a fun and relatable way.

For more toddler tips read I'm Not Sleepy: Helping Toddlers Go To Sleep.