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A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart Book Poster Image
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A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart
age 5+
Powerful poem reflects on Black Americans' emotional story.
By Zetta Elliott
(2021)
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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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The Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation Book Poster Image
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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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These Violent Delights
age 14+
Epic, engaging historical fantasy reboots Romeo and Juliet.
By Chloe Gong
(2020)
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Overground Railroad
age 5+
Captivating story of a family's migration North to freedom.
By Lesa Cline-Ransome
(2020)
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Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth Book Poster Image
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Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth
age 5+
Stunning art, epic adventure of gods' quest to make humans.
By Duncan Tonatiuh
(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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Legendborn
age 14+
Riveting Arthurian legend retelling set in secret societies.
By Tracy Deonn
(2020)
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I Am Every Good Thing Book Poster Image
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I Am Every Good Thing
age 5+
Dynamic art, poetry enhance vivid celebration of Black boys.
By Derrick Barnes
(2020)
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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything Book Poster Image
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All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
age 5+
Inspiring story of activist and disability rights movement.
By Annette Bay Pimentel
(2020)
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Burn
age 14+
Absorbing, violent fantasy brings dragons into the 1950s.
By Patrick Ness
(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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Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know Book Poster Image
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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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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 Phantom Twin
age 14+
Twin teens face sideshow life in haunting graphic novel.
By Lisa Brown
(2020)
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The King of Crows: The Diviners, Book 4 Book Poster Image
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The King of Crows: The Diviners, Book 4
age 14+
Epic finale to enthralling '20s-set paranormal series.
By Libba Bray
(2020)
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Saving Savannah
age 14+
Teen leaves bubble of privilege in exciting historical tale.
By Tonya Bolden
(2020)
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Infinity Son: Infinity Cycle, Book 1 Book Poster Image
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Infinity Son: Infinity Cycle, Book 1
age 14+
Diverse cast, complex characters shine in superhero fantasy.
By Adam Silvera
(2020)
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Children of Virtue and Vengeance: Legacy of Orisha, Book 2 Book Poster Image
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Children of Virtue and Vengeance: Legacy of Orisha, Book 2
age 14+
African fantasy keeps up suspense in battle-heavy sequel.
By Tomi Adeyemi
(2019)
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Angel Mage
age 14+
Riveting fantasy has fierce women, angelic magic, adventure.
By Garth Nix
(2019)
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