THE GIRL FROM THE SEA by Molly Knox Ostertag
(Scholastic, June 2021)

Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives.

She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad, divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl.

Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore.But Keltie has some secrets of her own. And as the girls start to fall in love, everything they're each trying to hide will find its way to the surface...whether Morgan is ready or not.

Select praise for THE GIRL FROM THE SEA:

Kirkus review: “Selkie lore is enchantingly interwoven in this light fantasy tale… the romance is charming and tender. Sweet, fun, Sapphic fluff.”
Publishers Weekly starred review: “This endearing and often funny graphic novel cohesively combines queer teen romance, realism, and fantasy.”
School Library Journal starred review: “Adorable and authentic, this coming-out story is a must-purchase”