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Shine Until Tomorrow
age 14+
Lots of heart, silly time travel in divorce-themed tale.
By Carla Malden
(2021)
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Concrete Rose
age 14+
Suspenseful novel about teen father shows empathy, humor.
By Angie Thomas
(2021)
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The Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
age 14+
Abstract adaptation captures energy, debauchery of Jazz Age.
By F. Scott Fitzgerald, K. Woodman-Maynard
(2021)
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The Alphabet's Alphabet
age 4+
In clever, creative book, alphabet is a family of letters.
By Chris Harris
(2021)
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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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Super Fake Love Song
age 14+
Hilarious romcom highlights communication and integrity.
By David Yoon
(2020)
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Crush: Crave, Book 2
age 14+
Unpolished storytelling mars otherwise fun paranormal soap.
By Tracy Wolff
(2020)
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Early Departures
age 14+
Boy reconciles with dead friend in sublime fantasy tale.
By Justin A. Reynolds
(2020)
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The Little Mermaid
age 4+
Fresh fairy tale twist focuses on friendship, not romance.
By Jerry Pinkney
(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 Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
age 4+
Vivid art, powerful story about sisters overcoming bigotry.
By Ibtihaj Muhammad, S.K. Ali
(2019)
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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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Dear Justyce: Dear Martin, Book 2
age 14+
Moving story of teen caught in unfair justice system.
By Nic Stone
(2020)
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Legendborn
age 14+
Riveting Arthurian legend retelling set in secret societies.
By Tracy Deonn
(2020)
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Hush, Book 1
age 14+
Intriguing, uneven dystopian fantasy in preindustrial land.
By Dylan Farrow
(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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Watch Over Me
age 14+
Eerie, compelling ghost story about trauma and healing.
By Nina LaCour
(2020)
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The Farmer and the Monkey
age 4+
Farmer gets a second unexpected circus guest in fun sequel.
By Marla Frazee
(2020)
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Night of the Dragon: Shadow of the Fox, Book 3
age 14+
Overstuffed finale has lots of blood, sacrifice, and heart.
By Julie Kagawa
(2020)
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