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Seattle Picks: Teen - Humor

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Want to laugh? Of course you do! Here are some great new books almost guaranteed to tickle you. GN = graphic novel MS = Books for middle school readers. (Updated March 2024)

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Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling

Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling

by Bryant, Elise

Book - 2023

Black nerd Reggie keeps meeting biracial punk singer Delilah on various holidays through the year. Eventually, they start their own holidays just so they can keep meeting. MS Black nerd Reggie keeps meeting biracial punk singer Delilah on various holidays through the year. Eventually, they start their own holidays just so they can keep meeting. MS Show less

Black nerd Reggie keeps meeting biracial punk singer Delilah on various holidays through the year. Eventually, they start their own holidays just so they can keep meeting. MS Black nerd Reggie keeps meeting biracial punk singer Delilah on various holidays through the year. Eventually, they start their own holidays just so they can keep meeting. MS Show less

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Dragging Mason County

Dragging Mason County

by Campbell, Curtis (Author of Dragging Mason County)

Book - 2023

Openly gay Peter has insulted another gay student at his school, and everyone’s opinion of him has plummeted, so he agrees to produce a drag show in their rural hometown to repair his reputation. Openly gay Peter has insulted another gay student at his school, and everyone’s opinion of him has plummeted, so he agrees to produce a drag show in their rural hometown to repair his reputation. Show less

Openly gay Peter has insulted another gay student at his school, and everyone’s opinion of him has plummeted, so he agrees to produce a drag show in their rural hometown to repair his reputation. Openly gay Peter has insulted another gay student at his school, and everyone’s opinion of him has plummeted, so he agrees to produce a drag show in their rural hometown to repair his reputation. Show less

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How Maya Got Fierce

How Maya Got Fierce

by Charaipotra, Sona

Book - 2022

Maya’s wanted to work for fashion magazine Fierce for years, so when she gets a chance to intern there, she jumps at it, not revealing her family’s farmer roots or her actual age. How long can she fool her new bosses? Maya’s wanted to work for fashion magazine Fierce for years, so when she gets a chance to intern there, she jumps at it, not revealing her family’s farmer roots or her actual age. How long can she fool her new bosses? Show less

Maya’s wanted to work for fashion magazine Fierce for years, so when she gets a chance to intern there, she jumps at it, not revealing her family’s farmer roots or her actual age. How long can she fool her new bosses? Maya’s wanted to work for fashion magazine Fierce for years, so when she gets a chance to intern there, she jumps at it, not revealing her family’s farmer roots or her actual age. How long can she fool her new bosses? Show less

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Chloe and the Kaishao Boys

Chloe and the Kaishao Boys

by Coyiuto, Mae

Book - 2023

Chloe’s eighteenth birthday and acceptance to an American university mean she can finally leave home, but her bossy aunt thinks it is time for her to marry, and sets her up with eighteen potential partners. MS Chloe’s eighteenth birthday and acceptance to an American university mean she can finally leave home, but her bossy aunt thinks it is time for her to marry, and sets her up with eighteen potential partners. MS Show less

Chloe’s eighteenth birthday and acceptance to an American university mean she can finally leave home, but her bossy aunt thinks it is time for her to marry, and sets her up with eighteen potential partners. MS Chloe’s eighteenth birthday and acceptance to an American university mean she can finally leave home, but her bossy aunt thinks it is time for her to marry, and sets her up with eighteen potential partners. MS Show less

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How to Date A Superhero (and Not Die Trying)

How to Date A Superhero (and Not Die Trying)

by Fernandez, Cristina

Book - 2022

After Astrid’s boyfriend is revealed to be a superhero, she is enrolled in a finishing school to prepare for future kidnappings and interrogations by supervillains. Is their relationship really worth it? After Astrid’s boyfriend is revealed to be a superhero, she is enrolled in a finishing school to prepare for future kidnappings and interrogations by supervillains. Is their relationship really worth it? Show less

After Astrid’s boyfriend is revealed to be a superhero, she is enrolled in a finishing school to prepare for future kidnappings and interrogations by supervillains. Is their relationship really worth it? After Astrid’s boyfriend is revealed to be a superhero, she is enrolled in a finishing school to prepare for future kidnappings and interrogations by supervillains. Is their relationship really worth it? Show less

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The Girl, the Ring, & the Baseball Bat

The Girl, the Ring, & the Baseball Bat

by Gomera-Tavarez, Camille

Book - 2024

After a fight hurts Rosie’s chances at getting into her preferred school, she and her friends learn of her mother’s once-rebellious ways, and acquire three magical items that should solve all their problems. MS After a fight hurts Rosie’s chances at getting into her preferred school, she and her friends learn of her mother’s once-rebellious ways, and acquire three magical items that should solve all their problems. MS Show less

After a fight hurts Rosie’s chances at getting into her preferred school, she and her friends learn of her mother’s once-rebellious ways, and acquire three magical items that should solve all their problems. MS After a fight hurts Rosie’s chances at getting into her preferred school, she and her friends learn of her mother’s once-rebellious ways, and acquire three magical items that should solve all their problems. MS Show less

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Heartbreak Boys

Heartbreak Boys

by Green, Simon James

Book - 2022

Dumped by their boyfriends, Jack and Nate decide to fight back with a perfect Instagrammable summer vacation, except they’re stuck with Nate’s bickering parents and annoying younger sister. Dumped by their boyfriends, Jack and Nate decide to fight back with a perfect Instagrammable summer vacation, except they’re stuck with Nate’s bickering parents and annoying younger sister. Show less

Dumped by their boyfriends, Jack and Nate decide to fight back with a perfect Instagrammable summer vacation, except they’re stuck with Nate’s bickering parents and annoying younger sister. Dumped by their boyfriends, Jack and Nate decide to fight back with a perfect Instagrammable summer vacation, except they’re stuck with Nate’s bickering parents and annoying younger sister. Show less

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The First Thing About You

The First Thing About You

by Hayden, Chaz

Book - 2022

After moving across the country, Harris wants to reinvent himself as a popular teen who just happens to be in a wheelchair, and his beautiful new nurse Miranda is just the person to help him. After moving across the country, Harris wants to reinvent himself as a popular teen who just happens to be in a wheelchair, and his beautiful new nurse Miranda is just the person to help him. Show less

After moving across the country, Harris wants to reinvent himself as a popular teen who just happens to be in a wheelchair, and his beautiful new nurse Miranda is just the person to help him. After moving across the country, Harris wants to reinvent himself as a popular teen who just happens to be in a wheelchair, and his beautiful new nurse Miranda is just the person to help him. Show less

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Gideon Green in Black and White

Gideon Green in Black and White

by Henry, Katie

Book - 2022

Gideon’s days as a locally famous boy detective are over, but when his ex-best friend Lily asks him for help writing an article about crime in their town, he has little trouble saying yes, especially when they find an actual dead body. Gideon’s days as a locally famous boy detective are over, but when his ex-best friend Lily asks him for help writing an article about crime in their town, he has little trouble saying yes, especially when they find an actual dead body. Show less

Gideon’s days as a locally famous boy detective are over, but when his ex-best friend Lily asks him for help writing an article about crime in their town, he has little trouble saying yes, especially when they find an actual dead body. Gideon’s days as a locally famous boy detective are over, but when his ex-best friend Lily asks him for help writing an article about crime in their town, he has little trouble saying yes, especially when they find an actual dead body. Show less

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Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

by Hibbert, Talia

Book - 2023

Celine and Bradley, once a couple and now enemies, find themselves forced to help each other on a competitive survival course with a scholarship at the end for the winners. MS Celine and Bradley, once a couple and now enemies, find themselves forced to help each other on a competitive survival course with a scholarship at the end for the winners. MS Show less

Celine and Bradley, once a couple and now enemies, find themselves forced to help each other on a competitive survival course with a scholarship at the end for the winners. MS Celine and Bradley, once a couple and now enemies, find themselves forced to help each other on a competitive survival course with a scholarship at the end for the winners. MS Show less

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Not Here to Stay Friends

Not Here to Stay Friends

by Hill, Kaitlyn

Book - 2023

Sloane and Liam, best friends forever, get to spend the summer together in Hollywood, where Liam works for his producer dad’s new teen reality dating show...Show more Sloane and Liam, best friends forever, get to spend the summer together in Hollywood, where Liam works for his producer dad’s new teen reality dating show. When Sloane is invited to join the show as a contestant, she meets gorgeous Aspen, who plans on making her his winner. Show less

Sloane and Liam, best friends forever, get to spend the summer together in Hollywood, where Liam works for his producer dad’s new teen reality dating show...Show more Sloane and Liam, best friends forever, get to spend the summer together in Hollywood, where Liam works for his producer dad’s new teen reality dating show. When Sloane is invited to join the show as a contestant, she meets gorgeous Aspen, who plans on making her his winner. Show less

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Mere Mortals

Mere Mortals

by Lange, Erin Jade

Book - 2022

Exiled from their vampire community for a deadly indiscretion, siblings Charlotte and Reginald must live as mortals among humans in a small town. How will two immortals navigate high school? Exiled from their vampire community for a deadly indiscretion, siblings Charlotte and Reginald must live as mortals among humans in a small town. How will two immortals navigate high school? Show less

Exiled from their vampire community for a deadly indiscretion, siblings Charlotte and Reginald must live as mortals among humans in a small town. How will two immortals navigate high school? Exiled from their vampire community for a deadly indiscretion, siblings Charlotte and Reginald must live as mortals among humans in a small town. How will two immortals navigate high school? Show less

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This Time It's Real

This Time It's Real

by Liang, Ann (Young adult author)

Book - 2023

Stumped by an assignment to describe a close relationship, Eliza invents an imaginary boyfriend, but when her essay goes viral and she is offered a job as...Show more Stumped by an assignment to describe a close relationship, Eliza invents an imaginary boyfriend, but when her essay goes viral and she is offered a job as a romance advice columnist, she must turn to a classmate she doesn’t know to act as her boyfriend. MS Show less

Stumped by an assignment to describe a close relationship, Eliza invents an imaginary boyfriend, but when her essay goes viral and she is offered a job as...Show more Stumped by an assignment to describe a close relationship, Eliza invents an imaginary boyfriend, but when her essay goes viral and she is offered a job as a romance advice columnist, she must turn to a classmate she doesn’t know to act as her boyfriend. MS Show less

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So This Is Ever After

So This Is Ever After

by Lukens, F. T.

Book - 2022

After defeating an evil ruler in a magical land, Arek discovers the princess is dead and he is now king. Magic binds him to find a bride before he turns e...Show more After defeating an evil ruler in a magical land, Arek discovers the princess is dead and he is now king. Magic binds him to find a bride before he turns eighteen, but the only person he wants is his best friend, aspiring wizard, and secret crush, Matt. Show less

After defeating an evil ruler in a magical land, Arek discovers the princess is dead and he is now king. Magic binds him to find a bride before he turns e...Show more After defeating an evil ruler in a magical land, Arek discovers the princess is dead and he is now king. Magic binds him to find a bride before he turns eighteen, but the only person he wants is his best friend, aspiring wizard, and secret crush, Matt. Show less

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I Kissed Shara Wheeler

I Kissed Shara Wheeler

A Novel

by McQuiston, Casey

Book - 2022

When Shara, Chloe’s rival for valedictorian, disappears from the prom right after kissing Chloe, Chloe knows she must find her, and she needs the help of two boys also romantically involved with Shara. When Shara, Chloe’s rival for valedictorian, disappears from the prom right after kissing Chloe, Chloe knows she must find her, and she needs the help of two boys also romantically involved with Shara. Show less

When Shara, Chloe’s rival for valedictorian, disappears from the prom right after kissing Chloe, Chloe knows she must find her, and she needs the help of two boys also romantically involved with Shara. When Shara, Chloe’s rival for valedictorian, disappears from the prom right after kissing Chloe, Chloe knows she must find her, and she needs the help of two boys also romantically involved with Shara. Show less

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The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

by Nayeri, Daniel

Book - 2023

Saved from a fatal stoning by a traveling merchant named Samir, Monkey returns the favor by helping his guardian avoid his many enemies, but can Monkey avoid them as well, and long enough to gain his own freedom? MS Saved from a fatal stoning by a traveling merchant named Samir, Monkey returns the favor by helping his guardian avoid his many enemies, but can Monkey avoid them as well, and long enough to gain his own freedom? MS Show less

Saved from a fatal stoning by a traveling merchant named Samir, Monkey returns the favor by helping his guardian avoid his many enemies, but can Monkey avoid them as well, and long enough to gain his own freedom? MS Saved from a fatal stoning by a traveling merchant named Samir, Monkey returns the favor by helping his guardian avoid his many enemies, but can Monkey avoid them as well, and long enough to gain his own freedom? MS Show less

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Hopepunk

Hopepunk

by Norton, Preston

Book - 2022

Faith and Hope, sisters and best friends, are thrown into turmoil when their devout younger sister Charity outs Faith to their mother. When Faith disappears, Hope finds hope in a queer punk band. Faith and Hope, sisters and best friends, are thrown into turmoil when their devout younger sister Charity outs Faith to their mother. When Faith disappears, Hope finds hope in a queer punk band. Show less

Faith and Hope, sisters and best friends, are thrown into turmoil when their devout younger sister Charity outs Faith to their mother. When Faith disappears, Hope finds hope in a queer punk band. Faith and Hope, sisters and best friends, are thrown into turmoil when their devout younger sister Charity outs Faith to their mother. When Faith disappears, Hope finds hope in a queer punk band. Show less

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The Do-over

The Do-over

by Painter, Lynn

Book - 2022

Emilie’s Valentine’s Day is the worst: she rear-ends her grumpy chem partner’s truck, her parents are moving to a different state, her prestigious scholar...Show more Emilie’s Valentine’s Day is the worst: she rear-ends her grumpy chem partner’s truck, her parents are moving to a different state, her prestigious scholarship award was mistakenly awarded to her, and she catches her boyfriend kissing his ex-girlfriend. When this day repeats itself, how can she break the cycle? Show less

Emilie’s Valentine’s Day is the worst: she rear-ends her grumpy chem partner’s truck, her parents are moving to a different state, her prestigious scholar...Show more Emilie’s Valentine’s Day is the worst: she rear-ends her grumpy chem partner’s truck, her parents are moving to a different state, her prestigious scholarship award was mistakenly awarded to her, and she catches her boyfriend kissing his ex-girlfriend. When this day repeats itself, how can she break the cycle? Show less

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Lola at Last

Lola at Last

by Peterson, JC

Book - 2023

After impulsive, attention-seeking Lola accidentally burns her brother-in-law’s new yacht, he makes her attend his sister’s rigorous all-girl hiking boot camp so she will grow up. Will she ever truly change? MS After impulsive, attention-seeking Lola accidentally burns her brother-in-law’s new yacht, he makes her attend his sister’s rigorous all-girl hiking boot camp so she will grow up. Will she ever truly change? MS Show less

After impulsive, attention-seeking Lola accidentally burns her brother-in-law’s new yacht, he makes her attend his sister’s rigorous all-girl hiking boot camp so she will grow up. Will she ever truly change? MS After impulsive, attention-seeking Lola accidentally burns her brother-in-law’s new yacht, he makes her attend his sister’s rigorous all-girl hiking boot camp so she will grow up. Will she ever truly change? MS Show less

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A First Time for Everything

A First Time for Everything

A True Story

by Santat, Dan

Graphic Novel - 2023

In 1989, Dan’s parents sent him on a class trip to Europe. Even though he was still surrounded by the girls who had teased him in class, he met new frien...Show more In 1989, Dan’s parents sent him on a class trip to Europe. Even though he was still surrounded by the girls who had teased him in class, he met new friends and had his first Fanta, first fondue, first beer, first time stealing a bike from East German punk rockers, and even first love. GN MS Show less

In 1989, Dan’s parents sent him on a class trip to Europe. Even though he was still surrounded by the girls who had teased him in class, he met new frien...Show more In 1989, Dan’s parents sent him on a class trip to Europe. Even though he was still surrounded by the girls who had teased him in class, he met new friends and had his first Fanta, first fondue, first beer, first time stealing a bike from East German punk rockers, and even first love. GN MS Show less

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Didn't See That Coming

Didn't See That Coming

by Sutanto, Jesse Q.

Book - 2023

Kiki has always presented online as masculine to avoid harassment. As she transfers to a new school and learns her online best friend also attends and is a complete jerk, she wonders just how much of herself she can show. MS Kiki has always presented online as masculine to avoid harassment. As she transfers to a new school and learns her online best friend also attends and is a complete jerk, she wonders just how much of herself she can show. MS Show less

Kiki has always presented online as masculine to avoid harassment. As she transfers to a new school and learns her online best friend also attends and is a complete jerk, she wonders just how much of herself she can show. MS Kiki has always presented online as masculine to avoid harassment. As she transfers to a new school and learns her online best friend also attends and is a complete jerk, she wonders just how much of herself she can show. MS Show less

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The Comedienne's Guide to Pride

The Comedienne's Guide to Pride

by Thomson, Hayli

Book - 2022

Taylor is accepted as a finalist for a comedians’ internship with SNL, but to make the final cut, she will have to reveal two secrets: she really wants to become a comedienne, and she is a lesbian. Not even her comedy writer parents know. Taylor is accepted as a finalist for a comedians’ internship with SNL, but to make the final cut, she will have to reveal two secrets: she really wants to become a comedienne, and she is a lesbian. Not even her comedy writer parents know. Show less

Taylor is accepted as a finalist for a comedians’ internship with SNL, but to make the final cut, she will have to reveal two secrets: she really wants to become a comedienne, and she is a lesbian. Not even her comedy writer parents know. Taylor is accepted as a finalist for a comedians’ internship with SNL, but to make the final cut, she will have to reveal two secrets: she really wants to become a comedienne, and she is a lesbian. Not even her comedy writer parents know. Show less

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Diary of A Confused Feminist

Diary of A Confused Feminist

by Weston, Kate

Book - 2024

Kat is making changes in her life to become more of an ecofeminist who will stop at nothing to smash the patriarchy, until she meets Hot Josh. Kat is making changes in her life to become more of an ecofeminist who will stop at nothing to smash the patriarchy, until she meets Hot Josh. Show less

Kat is making changes in her life to become more of an ecofeminist who will stop at nothing to smash the patriarchy, until she meets Hot Josh. Kat is making changes in her life to become more of an ecofeminist who will stop at nothing to smash the patriarchy, until she meets Hot Josh. Show less

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Thirty to Sixty Days

Thirty to Sixty Days

by Wood, Alikay

Book - 2023

When three teens find out they have two months to live (or less!), they band together to live life to its fullest. When three teens find out they have two months to live (or less!), they band together to live life to its fullest. Show less

When three teens find out they have two months to live (or less!), they band together to live life to its fullest. When three teens find out they have two months to live (or less!), they band together to live life to its fullest. Show less

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Love, Decoded

Love, Decoded

by Yen, Jennifer

Book - 2022

When Gigi creates a matchmaking app to help her win a contest for an exclusive tech internship, she is not prepared to deal with her friends falling in and out of love when it goes viral. When Gigi creates a matchmaking app to help her win a contest for an exclusive tech internship, she is not prepared to deal with her friends falling in and out of love when it goes viral. Show less

When Gigi creates a matchmaking app to help her win a contest for an exclusive tech internship, she is not prepared to deal with her friends falling in and out of love when it goes viral. When Gigi creates a matchmaking app to help her win a contest for an exclusive tech internship, she is not prepared to deal with her friends falling in and out of love when it goes viral. Show less

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