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Icebreaker
A.L. Graziadei Publisher: Godwin Books Pub Date: Jan. 18, 2022 Genre: YA Romance Synopsis: A. L. Graziadei's 'Icebreaker' is an irresistible YA debut about two hockey players fighting to be the best—and the romance that catches them by surprise along the way. Seventeen-year-old Mickey James III is a college freshman, a brother to five sisters, and a hockey legacy. With a father and a grandfather who have gone down in NHL history, Mickey is almost guaranteed the league's top draft spot. The only person standing in his way is Jaysen Caulfield, a contender for the #1 spot and Mickey's infuriating (and infuriatingly attractive) teammate. When rivalry turns to something more, Mickey will have to decide what he really wants, and what he's willing to risk for it. This is a story about falling in love, finding your team (on and off the ice), and choosing your own path.
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About the Author:
A.L. Graziadei was born in Buffalo, New York and raised on Sabres hockey and video games, using their free time to write books inspired by both. Now living in Wisconsin, Al still plays plenty of video games and is a proud member of the Displaced Buffalo Sabres Fans group and Bills Mafia. Their debut novel, ICEBREAKER, is a Printz Honor recipient. She is represented by Jennifer Azantian of Azantian Literary Agency. 
The Boy Next Door
Katie Van Ark Publisher: Swoon Reads Pub Date: Jan. 06, 2015 Genre: YA Romance Synopsis: Family conflict, changing relationships, and questions of identity are at the heart of this engaging spin on the classic romance plotline. Maddy Spier's been in love with the boy next door forever. As his figure skating partner, she spends time in his arms every day. But she's also seen his arms around other girls―lots of other girls. How can she make him realize that they can be partners off the ice as well? Gabe's relationship with Maddy is vital. He can't imagine skating with anyone else, and together they have a real chance at greatness–maybe even making it to the Olympics someday. So he's decided to think of her as a sister. After all, family is forever, and he's never dated anyone for more than two weeks. Then their coach assigns a new romantic skating program, and everything changes. Will this be the big break that Maddy's been hoping for or the big breakup that Gabe has always feared? Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, debut author Katie Van Ark’s novel The Boy Next Door is full of competition, misunderstandings, and of course, plenty of romance.
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Growing up less than a block from the public library, Katie Van Ark has always loved books and managed to survive a childhood of crossing the street while reading. She learned to skate as an adult and to write after that and is a firm believer that it's never too late to follow your dreams. A former librarian, she now splits my time between writing and teaching elementary school. Born and raised as a Michigander, she currently lives in Ontario with my husband and our two daughters and three cats. Katie is a proud member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and graduate of Alma College, Grand Valley State University, and Vermont College of Fine Arts.
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Check Please!
#Hockey Ngozi Ukazu Publisher: First Second Pub Date: Sep. 18, 2018 Genre: YA Romance Synopsis: "Heartstopper" meets "Heated Rivalry" in the first volume of Ngozi Ukazu's New York Times–bestselling graphic novel series! Eric Bittle has been a junior figure skating champion, a vlogging sensation, and a talented amateur pâtissier―but nothing could have prepared him for freshman year on the Samwell University hockey team. College hockey is a whole new game, with hard checks, intense practices, and one very attractive―but moody―team captain: Jack. Check, Please!: #Hockey collects the first half of Ngozi Ukazu's beloved webcomic series, a hilarious, heartwarming coming-of-age story about hockey, friendship, and taking a chance on love. This edition features updated artwork and a curated selection of Bitty’s most memorable tweets. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Heated Rivalry, this is a story about sports, broships, and finding love in the most unexpected places.
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Ngozi Ukazu is a New York Times-bestselling and award-winning author and the creator of Check, Please!, an online graphic novel whose printing campaign remains the most funded webcomics Kickstarter ever. Her other works include the young adult graphic novels Bunt! with artist Mad Rupert, Barda and Orion with DC Comics, and her most recent graphic novel, Flip. She graduated from Yale University with a degree in Computing in the Arts, and received an honorary MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies. She enjoys giving talks at colleges and all things fandom. Her cartoons regularly appear in The New Yorker.
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