
Where Lost Girls Go
Author: Kody Keplinger
Narrator: Emily Ellet
Unabridged: 9 hr 31 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
Published: 07/07/2026
Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Coming Of Age, Social Themes, Lgbtq+

Author: Kody Keplinger
Narrator: Emily Ellet
Unabridged: 9 hr 31 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
Published: 07/07/2026
Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Coming Of Age, Social Themes, Lgbtq+
Kody Keplinger was born and raised in a small Kentucky town. She wrote her first novel, The DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend), during her senior year of high school. The DUFF was a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers and a Romantic Times Top Pick. Since then, Kody has written two more young adult novels, Shut Out and A Midsummer's Nightmare, and a middle grade novel, The Swift Boys & Me. She is the cofounder of Disability in Kidlit, a website devoted to the representation of disability in children's literature. Currently, Kody lives in New York City, where she teaches writing workshops and continues to write books for kids and teens. You can find out more about Kody and her books on her website: www.kodykeplinger.com.
Praise for Where Lost Girls Go"A propulsive thriller." -- Publisher's Weekly"A poignant, slowly menacing commentary on how quickly the vulnerable can fall through the gaps in society" --School Library Journal"The devastation of girls who feel like they have finally found a safe landing space only to discover themselves in another quicksand of misogyny and isolation is haunting, making this an intriguing pairing to La Sala's The Honeys" --BCCB"A story of survival and maintaining empathy despite dire circumstances." --Kirkus ReviewsPraise for That's Not What Happened"An original and engrossing narrative about scars, recovery, and how the stories we tell can both sustain and hobble us." -- Publishers Weekly"Echoing highly publicized tragedies, this taut, emotional story goes behind the headlines to reveal lives impacted by school violence." -- Kirkus Reviews"This title adeptly explores how the truth can be different for people who suffered the same tragedy. A timely, thought-provoking read that would be a worthy addition to all high school libraries." -- School Library Journal"Unique... This is a must-read." -- PASTE magazinePraise for Run"Bo and Agnes' unlikely friendship rings true and strong." -- Kirkus Reviews"A good unlikely friendship story with compelling characters and a nuanced portrait of disability and small-town life." -- School Library Journal"There's plenty to recommend... though the most effective thing here remains Agnes' and Bo's voices and the strength of their realistically tumultuous relationship." -- BooklistPraise for The DUFF"A well-written, irreverent, and heartfelt debut." -- Publishers Weekly"A complex, enemies-with-benefits relationship that the YA market has never seen before... Her snarky teen speak, true-to-life characterizations, and rollicking sense of humor never cease in her debut." -- Kirkus Reviews"What's best here is Bianca's brazen voice. Even when confused, she is truer to herself than most." -- BooklistPraise for Lying Out Loud, a companion to The DUFF"Just like the recipients of Sonny's fibs, readers will find themselves duped by her creativity, unabashed courage, and hilarious snark. Until it all blows up. Fierce, fresh, total fun." -- Kirkus Reviews"Readers will cringe as Sonny digs herself deeper and deeper into trouble, then applaud when she learns how to develop trust in her relationships with parents, friends, and of course, a hot romantic interest." -- Voice of Youth Advocates"Sonny is a realistic and very human character, and even though she is a liar, her motivations are all too believable." -- School Library Journal