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Best YA Books of 2020 About Chasing Dreams

  • TEEN

    EVERY BODY LOOKING

    SEPT. 22, 2020

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

EVERY BODY LOOKING

by Candice Iloh

A young woman’s captivating, sometimes heartbreaking, yet ultimately hopeful story about coming into her own. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    I'LL BE THE ONE

    JUNE 16, 2020

  • TEEN

    TIGERS, NOT DAUGHTERS

    MARCH 24, 2020

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

TIGERS, NOT DAUGHTERS

by Samantha Mabry

The evocative language and deft characterization will haunt—and empower—readers. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    EACH OF US A DESERT

    SEPT. 15, 2020

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

EACH OF US A DESERT

by Mark Oshiro

A meditation and adventure quest offering solace to anyone bearing an unfair burden. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE END

    OCT. 6, 2020

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE END

by Mats Strandberg ; translated by Judith Kiros

Messy, flawed, but utterly brilliant in its humanity. Full review >

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