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THE REMOVEDA slim yet wise novel boils profound questions down to its final word: "Home." Full review >
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AMERICAN DELIRIUMby Betina González ; translated by Heather Cleary
An uncategorizable novel that manages to be both zany and profound. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE SLAUGHTERMAN'S DAUGHTERAs witty as it is wise, Iczkovits’ novel is a profoundly moving caper through the Russian empire. Full review >
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MILK BLOOD HEATDark and lushly layered, these stories will bewitch you. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
ONE DROPby Yaba Blay ; edited by Noelle Théard
Black, beautiful, and bound to spark necessary conversations. Full review >
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HALFWAY HOMEA powerful argument in favor of judicial reform—now. Full review >
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APPROPRIATEAn astute, lucid examination of an incendiary issue. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
COUNT DOWNby Shanna Swan with Stacey Colino
An eye-opening, disturbing, empowering, and essential text. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
FAT CHANCE, CHARLIE VEGAAn overdue and welcome ingénue. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS
NUBIAby L.L. McKinney ; illustrated by Robyn Smith
An essential superhero story for this moment. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
THE PROJECTA powerful, suspenseful, and heartbreaking thriller about identity, sisterhood, and belonging. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
CAN YOU WHISTLE, JOHANNA?by Ulf Stark ; illustrated by Anna Höglund ; translated by Julia Marshall
A sweet, tender, never maudlin evocation of an intergenerational friendship. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
LATINITASby Juliet Menéndez ; illustrated by Juliet Menéndez
This book belongs in any child’s hands. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
THE YEAR I FLEW AWAYby Marie Arnold
Pratchett-like worldbuilding centers immigrant kids in a story filled with culture, humor, and heart. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
THE RACONTEUR'S COMMONPLACE BOOKby Kate Milford ; illustrated by Nicole Wong
Deliciously immersive and captivating. Full review >
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