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Meet-Cutes Come in All Colors: 13 Irresistible YA Romances
Readers need diverse rom-coms where the love story comes first, where tenderness can blossom, and where happy endings are possible. These recent and upcoming books showcase the joy in the lives of teens of color, not just the pain.
The Only Black Girls in Town
A nuanced novel that skillfully depicts the ways friendships can be shaped by common experience and racial proximity. Purchase Colbert’s heartfelt middle grade debut for all public and school libraries.
A Hip-Hop Booklist
These fiction, poetry, and nonfiction titles will engage casual readers and hip-hop aficionados alike.
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A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance, and Hope
This is a title for public and school libraries interested in diversifying and strengthening their short story collections.
Reshaping the African American Narrative, from Picture Books to YA | Great Books
These recent titles, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult, showcase the complex beauty inherent in being black in America.
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Clean Getaway
This lighthearted adventure story explores racial inequality and the complex nature of interracial relationships. This title is a good addition for school libraries seeking unconventional approaches to history.
Best Young Adult Books 2019 | SLJ Best Books
Seventeen titles made SLJ's list of the most distinguished young adult books published in 2019.
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The Forgotten Girl
A solid title for public and school libraries in search of horror with roots in black history.
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When the Stars Lead to You
A good choice for public and school libraries looking for titles with a mental health component.