Recs if you like Challenger Deep...

YA novels with mental health representation.

books about sea creatures, the ocean, and anything in between (prob might end up with a lot of shark ones)

Books that would help educate children about various important history topics, social justice issues, and people different from themselves (ie disabled, queer, or neurodivergent people).

Recommendations are always welcome! Fiction and nonfiction are fine. I would prefer more modern book recommendations. I’d love if you could explain your reasoning for recommending a bit!

Raise your hand if you want crafted list of all Neal Shustermans amazing books 📖 ! ✋✋✋✋✋✋✋✋ ( if you want to include some of his other books I’m open 😊 just comment )

YA and MG books where the main character is dealing with their mental health

because romance isn't the only type of love

YA contemporary books with neurodivergent MCs

(So far, we've got autism, ADHD, dyslexia, OCD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and schizophrenia)

books where the ocean is a powerful force in the narrative, almost a character in its own right. will you answer its call?

Middle grade and YA novels whose main characters are artists. Recommendations are always welcome — the only requirement is that the main character must be some sort of artist (painters, writers, dancers, musicians, chefs, and more are all acceptable) and that their love of art must play a key role in the plot.

Mentally ill characters that should seek help or medication