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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
A TIME TO DANCEA beautiful integration of art, religion, compassion and connection. Full review >
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THIS ONE SUMMERby Mariko Tamaki ; Jillian Tamaki ; illustrated by Jillian Tamaki
Keenly observed and gorgeously illustrated—a triumph. Full review >
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GABI, A GIRL IN PIECESA fresh, authentic and honest exploration of contemporary Latina identity. Full review >
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TWO GIRLS STARING AT THE CEILINGby Lucy Frank
Riveting, humanizing and real. Full review >
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THE VIGILANTE POETS OF SELWYN ACADEMYA sparkling, timely tour of the complicated intersection where life meets art. Full review >
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WHY WE TOOK THE CARby Wolfgang Herrndorf ; translated by Tim Mohr
In his first novel translated into English, Herrndorf sits squarely and triumphantly at the intersection of literary tall... Full review >
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GIRL DEFECTIVEFunny, observant, a relentless critic of the world’s (and her own) flaws, Sky is original, thoroughly authentic and great... Full review >
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AND WE STAYAs graceful as a feather drifting down, this lyrical story delivers a deep journey of healing on a tragic theme. Full review >
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THE GOSPEL OF WINTEROften bleak, eventually hopeful and beautifully told. Full review >
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HOW IT WENT DOWNby Kekla Magoon
This sobering yet satisfying novel leaves readers to ponder the complex questions it raises. Full review >
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A MATTER OF SOULSPatrick’s tales from the distant and not-so-distant past shed fresh light on interracial and intraracial conflicts that... Full review >
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THE TYRANT'S DAUGHTERSmart, relevant, required reading. Full review >
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NEVER ENDINGBeautiful and illuminating but as hard as therapy. Full review >
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