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These picture books, with their exuberant illustrations and positive prose, offer portraits of Black joy, within and beyond the African diaspora.

These titles avoid classic romance tropes and tackle topics of race, feminism, and being true to yourself, all with humor and heart.

These thrilling teen novels will keep readers up on hot summer nights.

Tackling everything from racism to politics and elections to sexual abuse, these works of YA nonfiction will leave teens informed and inspired to help make a better world.

Ten mysteries for independent readers ranging from laugh-out-loud interactive fun to edge-of-your-seat thrills.

14 titles to keep tween mystery fans turning pages well into the summer.

Some books are just nicer when they are shared! We pulled together some favorites that allow for exploration, discussion, or just lap time.

From clowning skills to creating forts, here are some great books to help get kids (and their grown-ups) away from screens for a bit. 

These adult novels—historical, thriller, fantasy, and more—are sure to appeal to teens looking outside of YA fare.