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Hey, Kiddo
age 14+
Big-hearted memoir of rocky childhood with addicted mom.
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Jarrett J. Krosoczka
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2018
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Dear Martin
age 14+
Boy faces racial profiling in powerful, realistic tale.
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Nic Stone
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2017
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One of Us Is Lying
age 14+
Dirty secrets abound in fun but intense high school mystery.
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Karen M. McManus
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2017
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This Is Where It Ends
age 14+
Harrowing and heartbreaking story of a school shooting.
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Marieke Nijkamp
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2016
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Carry On: Simon Snow Series, Book 1
age 14+
Harry Potter-like fantasy is funny, romantic, delightful.
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Rainbow Rowell
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2015
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All the Bright Places
age 14+
Compelling teen romance tackles suicide, finds hope.
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Jennifer Niven
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2015
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I'll Give You the Sun
age 14+
Brother-sister twins trace their rift in riveting novel.
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Jandy Nelson
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2014
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Eleanor & Park
age 14+
Intense '80s romance is a fabulous pick for mature teens.
By
Rainbow Rowell
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2013
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Every Day
age 14+
Inventive teen romance blurs notions of gender, reality.
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David Levithan
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2012
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It's Kind of a Funny Story
age 14+
Brilliant, edgy story about suicide best for mature teens.
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Ned Vizzini
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2006
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Thirteen Reasons Why
age 14+
Disturbing suicide novel examines bullying, indifference.
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Jay Asher
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2007
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