Books like Hazel's Theory of Evolution by Lisa Jenn Bigelow

Christopher, a boy with Asperger’s syndrome, discovers that his neighbor’s dog has been murdered and sets out to solve the mystery with his unique analytical skills.

Ari, a fifteen‑year‑old Mexican‑American with a brother in prison, meets Dante and a friendship sparks that forces him to confront his identity, family, and sexuality.

A friendship‑driven adventure in Florida that highlights environmental protection and the plight of owls.

Two Boys Kissing tells the true story of seventeen‑year‑old Harry and Craig as they attempt a 32‑hour kissing marathon to break a Guinness World Record, while other teens grapple with love, identity, and belonging.

A transgender middle‑school girl navigates her identity and friendship when she strives to play Charlotte in her class theater production, with help from her best friend to reveal her true self.

In the wake of a friend’s sudden death, 12‑year‑old Suzy Swanson grapples with grief, using her unique fascination with science to make sense of the world and find a path to forgiveness.

Seventeen‑year‑old Sahar, an Iranian American, secretly loves her best friend Nasrin amid the dangers of coming out in Iran. When a marriage is arranged, Sahar faces a heart‑wracking decision between love and identity.

At eleven, Calpurnia Tate explores Texas nature, learns about insects with her skeptical grandfather, and discovers what it means to grow up and be a girl in 1899.

When Hurricane Child, a 12‑year‑old from St. Thomas, discovers a new friend and a mysterious spirit, she must confront her feelings, unlock the mystery of her mother’s disappearance, and brave a hurricane to reunite with her family.

Set in 1915 Dublin, *At Swim, Two Boys* follows the growing friendship of two teenage boys against the backdrop of Ireland’s impending Easter Rising.

Pen struggles to stay true to herself while navigating expectations about gender, friendship, and respect in a multicultural setting.

A funny, heart-warming, beautifully shaped story in which Hazel Green and her logical friend, the Yak, set out on another mission for justice, this time trying to find a way for Mr Volio the baker to stay when the new owner of his shop won t renew his lease. *Ohh, a Chocolate Dipper! Toffee, caramel, strawberry, cinnamon, chocolate . Hazel took a bit of the pastry, closed her eyes, and let the flavours fill her senses. Suddenly she opened her eyes again. If Mr Volio was forced to leave, there would be no more Chocolate Dippers. No more Strawberry Combers, no more Caramel Crunches. No more anything. And if Mr Volio left, well, there would be no more Mr Volio, and that would be the worst thing of all!* When Hazel Green s favourite baker, Mr Volio, is told that he has to leave his shop, it looks as if nothing can save him . until Hazel gets on the case! Even if it means matching wits with Mr Flite, the sinister lawyer, Hazel won t back down. But the law is the law. With the Yak, Marcus Bunn and the other Moodey kids, Hazel will have to be extra smart to save Mr Volio and the delicious pastries that he bakes.

Nate, a small‑town theater enthusiast, lands a role in the Broadway‑style show E.T.: The Broadway Musical, only to find the rehearsal hall brimming with fierce competition, awkward directors, and unexpected friendships that could turn his one‑way ticket into a star‑making moment.

Two interlocking YA tales set on a zombie film set, where best friends Min and Russell navigate high‑school romance and LGBTQ identity, revealing that the real horror is the drama of love and self‑acceptance.

In her senior year, Jan faces the challenges of leading her school play, dealing with her ailing drama teacher, and discovering her own sexual identity.

Thirteen‑year‑old Staggerlee carries the scars of her grandparents’ death in an anti‑civil‑rights bombing and the complexities of an interracial family. In summer, a visit from her cousin Trout opens a door to new possibilities as she grapples with feelings for her friend Hazel.

At thirteen, Xio learns friendship and identity when a new boy, Frederick, joins her California school.

Teenager Sprout moves from Long Island to Kansas after his mother’s death and navigates new friendships, a rugged landscape, and an emerging romance, all while grappling with his identity as a gay teen.

Eighteen‑year‑old Vanni wrestles with her father's Huntington's disease diagnosis in small-town New Mexico, putting her plans on hold and forcing her to confront identity and future choices after a life‑changing friendship with Leigh.

When his guardian dies, Evander inherits Hazelthorn, a gothic estate shrouded in a deadly, living garden. He must select a new guardian among Laurie’s cunning relatives, uncover murders, and halt the garden’s terror before it devours him.