Ruth Quiroa
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The Mirror Season
A masterpiece intertwining painful teen realities involving injustices based on race, ethnicity, class, and gender with trauma and healing within loving, supportive families.
Thirty Talks Weird Love
A must for every library given its timely themes, international setting, and authentic protagonist voice.
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The Invisible Boy
A light-hearted read about a dark topic that is so wrapped in imaginary superhero play and bright clothing that the protagonists all appear to be much younger than their actual ages, making the back matter crucial for identifying and reporting suspicions of human trafficking.
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The Stepmom Shake-Up
The benefits of purchasing a title for a specific readership must be weighed against its whitewashed presentation of U.S. history that omits other realities, such as slave-ownership or the trauma for many at the construction of the Panama Canal.
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Joe’s New World: A Me and Mr. P Adventure
This series addition may bring comfort to students experiencing the loss of moving to a new country and school, although its abrupt plot conclusion and uneven portrayal of wheelchair use may require adult scaffolding.
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One of Us Is Next
Fans of McManus’s earlier books will probably find this text equally compelling, despite its superficial treatment of diversity.
Lejos/Far; Cerca/Close
These two titles are requisite purchases given their pleasing, predictable narratives and delightful illustrations.
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The Day Abuelo Got Lost: Memory Loss of a Loved Grandfather
This simple, gentle story makes for a one-on-one read-aloud, and will easily evoke conversations around a disease, as well as its impact on family relationships, in a way that otherwise may be difficult for young children to comprehend.
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The Everything I Have Lost
This high-interest, authentic coming-of-age novel adds an important perspective to young adult collections
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