My new favorite Becky Albertalli book? I think so.

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Teen Librarian Karen Jensen discusses her experience on the GLLI Translated YA Book Prize committee for 2021

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When we write poems, we can be vulnerable, soft, kind to our memories. And we can also be fiery and ferocious. Speak loud and unapologetic. We can be that mix tape, we can be that journal covered in anger and hearts drawn in red magic marker.

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With protagonists who are 18 and older, more and more young adult books are examining early adulthood. These realistic, historical, fantasy, and thriller novels will appeal to teens, with characters navigating the messiness of life after adolescence.

Amari and the Night Brothers is a thrilling, fast-paced read that tackles issues of loss, belonging, and race in ways that will inspire readers to confront prejudice and interrogate privilege.

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Teen contributor Riley Jensen shares a roundup of new and upcoming YA suspense thrillers for those who like a little murder, mayhem and mystery

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Beast Complex, a collection of side stories set in the world of Beastars, presents a series of vignettes about friendship and danger.

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While certainly not an easy read, this is an important one because of how it looks at the mental health and justice systems.

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A really interesting read with a conversational tone, vibrant format, and so much historical information. A necessary addition to collections.

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