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Best YA Books of 2019 About Navigating Different Worlds

  • NONFICTION

    I WAS THEIR AMERICAN DREAM

    APRIL 30, 2019

CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

I WAS THEIR AMERICAN DREAM

by Malaka Gharib illustrated by Malaka Gharib

A heartwarming tribute to immigrant families and their descendants trying to live the American dream. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    WHO PUT THIS SONG ON?

    SEPT. 24, 2019

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WHO PUT THIS SONG ON?

by Morgan Parker

A funny, clever, wild ride of a story about growing up and breaking free. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    THE SPACES BETWEEN US

    JULY 23, 2019

  • TEEN

    FRANKLY IN LOVE

    SEPT. 10, 2019

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