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The End of Always
Coming of age isn’t easy, especially when you’re trapped in a survivalist camp. A first purchase for readers of realistic fiction.
Gooseberry
B’s struggle to find home and acceptance will have readers rooting for them and Gooseberry the dog. A must-purchase realistic fiction title for all middle grade collections.
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Sense and Sensibility
A coming-of-age classic set in Regency England. A must-have for teens and adults alike.
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Pride and Prejudice
A Regency-era, satirical romance with themes that have stood the test of time. A staple for all teen collections.
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1984
Due to the complexity of topics and discussion of sexuality and torture, this book is recommended for older teens.
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
Mariachi, family, and pan dulce are the ingredients for this perfect middle grade novel. Highly recommended for all middle grade collections.
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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Fans of graphic memoirs, such as Art Spiegelman’s Maus, will readily devour this. A first purchase for young adult collections.
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Just Shy of Ordinary
Shai’s struggles with identity, anxiety, first love, and faith will resonate with middle grade and young adult readers. A recommended purchase for all secondary school collections.
Best Young Adult Books 2023 | SLJ Best Books
Readers will find engaging plots and unforgettable characters in these 25 Best YA novels of 2023. They span genre and setting, from a fantasy in alternate Tang dynasty China to a contemporary novel in modern-day NYC, but share common threads of teens coming of age and finding and embracing their truth.
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