Serena Says
Everything changes when JC returns from the hospital with a new kidney - and a new best friend. Out of the spotlight of JC's friendship, suddenly things aren't quite so sparkly in Serena's world.
Peas & Carrots
Dess knows that nothing good lasts. Disappointment is never far away, and that's a truth that Dess has learned to live with.
Dess's mother's most recent arrest is just the latest in a long line of disappointments, but this one lands her with her baby brother's foster family. Dess doesn't exactly fit in...
Happy Families
Teenage twins Ysabel and Justin Nicholas are lucky. Ysabel's jewelry designs have already caught the eyes of the art world and Justin's intelligence and drive are sure to gain him entrance into the most prestigious of colleges. They even like their parents. But their father has a secret - one that threatens to destroy the twins' happy family and life as they know it.
Mare's War
"...this contemporary intergenerational story resounds with mutual exasperation, criticism, discovery, and humor... A steady travelogue, realistic banter, memorable characters, and moments of tension, insight, and understanding make this an appealing selection." The School Library Journal, July 2009
A la Carte
Seventeen-year-old Lainey dreams of becoming a world famous chef one day and maybe even having her own cooking show. (Do you know how many African American female chefs there aren't? And how many vegetarian chefs have their own shows? The field is wide open for stardom!)
"A delightful multicultural narrative that spotlights friendship and self-awareness. (Fiction. 8-12)" - Kirkus Starred Review
"Davis capably touches on matters of chronic illness, mental health, and friendship growing pains in this quiet but impactful slice-of-life novel." - Publishers' Weekly