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TWO NAOMIS

by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich & Audrey Vernick

A smart, endearing story about two girls who are blending families, growing up, and building a friendship. Full review >

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AS BRAVE AS YOU

by Jason Reynolds

This pitch-perfect contemporary novel gently explores the past’s repercussions on the present. Full review >

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MAYDAY

by Karen Harrington

A fine character-driven tale that slowly grows to a crescendo of satisfaction. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE BEST MAN

by Richard Peck

A nostalgic slice of Rockwell Americana with a contemporary filling. Delicious—take a bite. Full review >

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GARVEY'S CHOICE

by Nikki Grimes

This graceful novel risks stretching beyond easy, reductive constructions of black male coming-of-age stories and delivers a... Full review >

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IT AIN'T SO AWFUL, FALAFEL

by Firoozeh Dumas

On her own journey to maturity, Cindy deftly guides young readers through Iran’s complicated realities in this fresh take on... Full review >

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