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Fat Chance, Charlie Vega Book Poster Image
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Fat Chance, Charlie Vega
age 14+
Charming novel promotes body positivity and self-acceptance.
By Crystal Maldonado
(2021)
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Persona 5 Strikers
age 16+
Spin-off takes the Thieves on a fun hack and slash sequel.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows
(2021)
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The Desolations of Devil's Acre: Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book 6 Book Poster Image
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The Desolations of Devil's Acre: Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, Book 6
age 13+
Series finale ramps up intense action and fantasy violence.
By Ransom Riggs
(2021)
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The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges: The Fowl Twins, Book 2 Book Poster Image
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The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges: The Fowl Twins, Book 2
age 10+
Sequel is full of wild characters and exciting exploits.
By Eoin Colfer
(2020)
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Nomadland
age 15+
Poignant, beautifully performed drama has mature themes.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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You Have a Match
age 14+
Fun, heartfelt summer camp tale shows love in many forms.
By Emma Lord
(2021)
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Red, White, and Whole Book Poster Image
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Red, White, and Whole
age 9+
Emotional novel in verse follows 1983 Indian American teen.
By Rajani LaRocca
(2021)
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Road Trip (2020)
age 17+
Fun road adventure has cursing, crude sex talk, stereotypes.
Network: HBO Max
(2021)
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Nubia: Real One
age 15+
Wonder Woman's Black twin fights injustice in urgent tale.
By L. L. McKinney
(2021)
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Root Magic
age 8+
Girl discovers her power in tender fantasy novel.
By Eden Royce
(2021)
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Middle School: Field Trip Fiasco Book Poster Image
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Middle School: Field Trip Fiasco
age 9+
Mysterious adventure at camp is fast, funny read for tweens.
By James Patterson, Martin Chatterton
(2021)
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Dragon Rider
age 8+
Animated adventure has mild threat, positive messages.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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The Nightmare Thief, Book 1 Book Poster Image
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The Nightmare Thief, Book 1
age 10+
Thought-provoking story examines mind control, blackmail.
By Nicole Lesperance
(2021)
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Music
age 13+
Despite talented cast, drama is a misguided look at autism.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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The Map of Tiny Perfect Things Movie Poster Image
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The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
age 13+
Familiar but likable teen time loop tale; cursing, drinking.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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Young Hearts
age 14+
Teens smoke pot, swear, have sex in "first time" romance.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
age 14+
Goofy female friendship comedy has sex, drugs, drinking.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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To All the Boys: Always and Forever
age 13+
College, relationships, sex, swearing in romcom threequel.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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Xico's Journey Movie Poster Image
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Xico's Journey
age 8+
Pro-nature tale is beautiful and sweet, has some violence.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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About Hope Movie Poster Image
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About Hope
age 10+
Sweet faith-based romance has some drinking.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2021)
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