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Chasing Lucky

age 15+

Sweet but predictable romance highlights communication.

By Jenn Bennett

(2020)

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We Are Totally Normal

age 15+

Compelling but uneven tale of teen exploring his sexuality.

By Rahul Kanakia

(2020)

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Parachutes

age 15+

Powerful tale of immigration, privilege, and rape culture.

By Kelly Yang

(2020)

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Red Hood

age 15+

Clever feminist spin on fairy tale honors power of women.

By Elana K. Arnold

(2020)

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Anna K: A Love Story

age 15+

Lots of sex, drugs, partying in update of Tolstoy classic.

By Jenny Lee

(2020)

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Not So Pure and Simple

age 15+

Hilarious tale of teen sexual and romantic drama.

By Lamar Giles

(2020)

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Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me

age 15+

Beautiful graphic novel about relationships and self-worth.

By Mariko Tamaki

(2019)

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19 Love Songs

age 15+

Emotional collection explores love from all angles.

By David Levithan

(2020)

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Like a Love Story

age 15+

Emotional tale about self-acceptance set during AIDS crisis.

By Abdi Nazemian

(2019)

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The Art of Breaking Things

age 15+

Compelling story of teen sex assault, healing power of art.

By Laura Sibson

(2019)

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Brave Face: A Memoir

age 15+

Gripping look at boy's struggle with depression, coming out.

By Shaun David Hutchinson

(2019)

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Barely Missing Everything

age 15+

Eye-opening tale of Latinx teen boys facing racism, despair.

By Matt Mendez

(2019)

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96 Words for Love

age 15+

Sweet romance mixes with thin take on serious issues.

By Rachel Roy, Ava Dash

(2019)

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Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel

age 15+

Powerful novel deals with suicide, anxiety, and loneliness.

By Val Emmich, Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul

(2018)

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The Downward Spiral: Lock and Key, Book 2

age 9+

Moodier young Sherlock sequel is chock-full of secrets.

By Ridley Pearson

(2017)

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A Girl Like That

age 15+

Compelling tale of teen rebellion, tragedy in Saudi Arabia.

By Tanaz Bhathena

(2018)

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History Is All You Left Me

age 15+

Heartbreaking, beautifully written tale of grief and love.

By Adam Silvera

(2017)

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The Initiation: Lock and Key, Book 1

age 9+

Suspenseful intro to a modern-day young Sherlock Holmes.

By Ridley Pearson

(2016)

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The Female of the Species

age 15+

Powerful, dark, violent story of teen girl set on vengeance.

By Mindy McGinnis

(2016)

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Three Truths and a Lie

age 15+

Teens are stalked by killer in fast-paced, edgy thriller.

By Brent Hartinger

(2016)

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