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Best Teen Nonfiction of 2013

  • TEEN

    RAPTURE PRACTICE

    APRIL 9, 2013

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

RAPTURE PRACTICE

by Aaron Hartzler

A hilarious first-of-its-kind story that will surely inspire more Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THRICE TOLD TALES

    AUG. 27, 2013

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THRICE TOLD TALES

by Catherine Lewis ; illustrated by Joost Swarte

A sparkling celebration of the craft of writing that easily rises to the level of belles lettres itself. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    MARCH

    AUG. 13, 2013

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

MARCH

by John Lewis ; Andrew Aydin ; illustrated by Nate Powell

A powerful tale of courage and principle igniting sweeping social change, told by a strong-minded, uniquely qualified... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    ENRIQUE'S JOURNEY

    AUG. 27, 2013

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ENRIQUE'S JOURNEY

by Sonia Nazario

Provides a human face, both beautiful and scarred, for the undocumented—a must-read. Full review >

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