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What better genre than sports to shine a light on the everyday elements of American life that have perpetuated injustice? These are the stories where the truth shines the brightest.

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Gomez-Hira makes the hot Miami summer come alive as we follow Carmen and crew through days of dance, Disney, and drama. Good fun.

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Christine Lively talks about the mental health impacts of our current year on teens

The post Helping RevolTeens Fight the Mental Health Crisis, by Christine Lively appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

From fantasy to more realistic stories, these diverse works update classic coming out narratives and focus on self-discovery.

This coming out story is gorgeous, heartfelt, and affirming, perfect for upper elementary students. I want to hug sweet Stevie.

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Generation Z spends their money purposefully as they attempt to help create the world they want to live in. So let's talk about what that means.

The post Sunday Reflections: The Things We Won’t Buy, a Reflection on Generation Z, Conscious Capitalism, and “Cancel Culture” appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A realistically messy and painful story about finding your people and being yourself.

The post Book Review: As Far As You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Teen reviewer and musical theatre teen Riley Jensen reviews a gender bent Phantom of the Opera inspired YA fantasy

The post Book Review: Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson, by Teen Contributor Riley Jensen appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Being unchosen isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, being unchosen taught me how to live.

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