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The Cousins
age 14+
Teens unlock a dark family secret in full-of-twists mystery.
By Karen M. McManus
(2020)
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Every Body Looking
age 14+
Teen explores identities in brave novel in verse.
By Candice Iloh
(2020)
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How to Be a Girl in the World
age 11+
Engaging coming-of-ager tackles sexual harassment of tween.
By Caela Carter
(2020)
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Everything I Thought I Knew
age 14+
Romance, science blend in emotional heart transplant tale.
By Shannon Takaoka
(2020)
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The Black Kids
age 14+
Complex tale of prom drama during Rodney King riots.
By Christina Hammonds Reed
(2020)
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The Nemesis: The Diabolic, Book 3
age 14+
Revenge fuels action-packed finale in sci-fi saga.
By S.J. Kincaid
(2020)
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Fighting Words
age 11+
Powerful, moving story of 10-year-old recovering from abuse.
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
(2020)
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Cemetery Boys
age 14+
Enchanting queer Latinx fantasy has mystery, spirit-romance.
By Aiden Thomas
(2020)
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Sanctuary
age 14+
Heart-wrenching dystopian tale of brave, undocumented teen.
By Paola Mendoza, Abby Sher
(2020)
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The Canyon's Edge
age 11+
Poetry lends shape to dramatic, gripping desert adventure.
By Dusti Bowling
(2020)
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Where Dreams Descend: Kingdom of Cards, Book 1
age 14+
Dramatic tale of female magician in dangerous competition.
By Janella Angeles
(2020)
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Lobizona: Wolves of No World, Book 1
age 14+
Compelling Latina hero, rushed storytelling in deep fantasy.
By Romina Garber
(2020)
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Burn Our Bodies Down
age 14+
Teen uncovers fiery family secrets in page-turning thriller.
By Rory Power
(2020)
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This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work Book Poster Image
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This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work
age 11+
Empowering activist guide to defying and disrupting racism.
By Tiffany Jewell
(2020)
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Girl, Unframed
age 14+
Teen faces danger and sexual awakening in uneven thriller.
By Deb Caletti
(2020)
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Aurora Burning: The Aurora Cycle, Book 2
age 14+
Riveting, twisty sequel brings more thrills, violence.
By Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
(2020)
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A Song Below Water
age 14+
Emotional fantasy about two girls who seize their power.
By Bethany C. Morrow
(2020)
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Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed
age 14+
Teen hero protects refugees in timely graphic novel.
By Laurie Halse Anderson
(2020)
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Don't Ask Me Where I'm From
age 14+
Thought-provoking tale of smart Latina breaking down walls.
By Jennifer De Leon
(2020)
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Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know
age 14+
Charming story mixes art history and teen romance in Paris.
By Samira Ahmed
(2020)
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