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The Queen Bee and Me
age 8+
Relatable story about conformity has strong science content.
By Gillian McDunn
(2020)
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Bloom: The Overthrow, Book 1
age 10+
Killer plants take over the Earth in gripping series start.
By Kenneth Oppel
(2020)
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Echo Mountain
age 10+
Girl finds her strengths in rich, poignant Depression tale.
By Lauren Wolk
(2020)
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On the Horizon
age 10+
Haunting free-verse account of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima.
By Lois Lowry
(2020)
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The Space Between Lost and Found
age 9+
Heartfelt story of a girl losing her mom to Alzheimer's.
By Sandy Stark-McGinnis
(2020)
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Ronan Boyle and the Swamp of Certain Death: Ronan Boyle, Book 2
age 10+
More gross, wacky, hysterical fun in Ronan's rescue quest.
By Thomas Lennon
(2020)
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When Stars Are Scattered
age 10+
Uplifting graphic novel refugee tale inspires compassion.
By Victoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed
(2020)
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Grandma's Gardens
age 5+
Gardens hold sweet memories in gentle grandma story.
By Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton
(2020)
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The Chaos Curse: Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond, Book 3
age 9+
Chaotic tale with solid message that diverse stories matter.
By Sayantani DasGupta
(2020)
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Verona Comics
age 14+
Teens from feuding families fall in love in dramatic novel.
By Jennifer Dugan
(2020)
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Incendiary, Book 1
age 14+
Intricate fantasy blends violent court intrigue with magic.
By Zoraida Córdova
(2020)
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The Deceivers: Graystone Secrets, Book 2
age 8+
Likable tweens explore another world in intriguing thriller.
By Margaret Peterson Haddix
(2020)
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Black Brother, Black Brother
age 8+
Boy challenges school bully in exciting sports story.
By Jewell Parker Rhodes
(2020)
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Of Curses and Kisses: St. Rosetta's Academy, Book 1
age 12+
Sparkling modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast."
By Sandhya Menon
(2020)
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Gotham High, Book 1
age 14+
Teen Batman heroes, villains clash in taut high school tale.
By Melissa de la Cruz
(2020)
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The Electric Heir: Feverwake, Book 2
age 16+
Intense, romantic sci-fi tackles mature issues.
By Victoria Lee
(2020)
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The Oracle Code
age 12+
Commissioner Gordon's daughter rebels in twisty origin tale.
By Marieke Nijkamp
(2020)
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Red Hood
age 15+
Clever feminist spin on fairy tale honors power of women.
By Elana K. Arnold
(2020)
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If We Were Giants
age 8+
Heart, thrills, tragedy, triumph in exciting eco-adventure.
By Dave Matthews, Clete Barrett Smith
(2020)
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This Boy
age 14+
Poignant, funny look at being a straight, suburban teen boy.
By Lauren Myracle
(2020)
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