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The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle
age 5+
Princess-heroes team up to fight (and clean) stinky monster.
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale
(2019)
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Pet
age 13+
Girl hunts for a monster in strange, beautiful fantasy.
By Akwaeke Emezi
(2019)
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Our Wayward Fate
age 13+
Taiwanese American teens tackle racism in heartfelt tale.
By Gloria Chao
(2019)
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
age 5+
Girl takes on city hall in fun, diverse tale of persistence.
By Andrea Beaty
(2019)
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Suggested Reading
age 13+
Teen starts secret library in intriguing banned books tale.
By Dave Connis
(2019)
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Where Are You From?
age 5+
Lovely art frames lyrical answer to oft-asked question.
By Yamile Saied Méndez
(2019)
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Batman: Nightwalker: The Graphic Novel
age 13+
Action-packed graphic thriller spotlights young Bruce Wayne.
By Marie Lu, Stuart Moore
(2019)
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The Fountains of Silence
age 13+
Poignant, powerful drama set in 1957 fascist Spain.
By Ruta Sepetys
(2019)
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American Royals
age 13+
Imagined U.S. royal family tale best for romance fans.
By Katharine McGee
(2019)
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Obviously: Stories from My Timeline
age 13+
Lots of life lessons in YouTuber's funny, inspiring memoir.
By Akilah Hughes
(2019)
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Crown of Coral and Pearl
age 13+
Exciting, well-paced royal fantasy marred by rushed ending.
By Mara Rutherford
(2019)
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Animal Farm: The Graphic Novel
age 13+
Compelling adaptation of classic satire rooted in reality.
By George Orwell
(2019)
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This Time Will Be Different
age 13+
Captivating story of teen confronting the racist past.
By Misa Sugiura
(2019)
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Dear Haiti, Love Alaine
age 13+
Teen seeks to end family curse in hilarious, moving tale.
By Maika Moulite, Maritza Moulite
(2019)
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Song of the Abyss: Tower of Winds, Book 2
age 13+
Bland, too-swift climax mars intriguing maritime fantasy.
By Makiia Lucier
(2019)
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Juana & Lucas: Big Problems: Juan & Lucas, Book 2
age 5+
Colombian girl adapts to family changes in charming sequel.
By Juana Medina
(2019)
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Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln Book Poster Image
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Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
age 5+
Beautiful historical picture book has stunning art.
By Margarita Engle
(2019)
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If I Built a School
age 5+
Inventive, colorful school story has retro-futuristic feel.
By Chris Van Dusen
(2019)
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Wicked Fox
age 13+
Dramatic fantasy-romance based on Korean tale of the gumiho.
By Kat Cho
(2019)
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Last Things
age 13+
Dark and light battle over teen guitarist in thrilling tale.
By Jacqueline West
(2019)
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