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Best YA Nonfiction of 2020

  • TEEN

    1789

    SEPT. 1, 2020

  • TEEN

    THE WIDE WORLD OF CODING

    APRIL 7, 2020

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE WIDE WORLD OF CODING

by Jennifer Connor-Smith

This attractive, engaging volume is a must-have for every school library. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    QUEERFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE

    AUG. 25, 2020

  • TEEN

    IMAGINARY BORDERS

    JUNE 2, 2020

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

IMAGINARY BORDERS

by Xiuhtezcatl Martinez with Russell Mendell

A hopeful, well-argued book on climate change written in a refreshing new voice. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    ONE EARTH

    APRIL 7, 2020

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ONE EARTH

by Anuradha Rao

This valuable compilation shows that Earth’s salvation lies in the diversity of its people. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    BEYOND THE GENDER BINARY

    JUNE 2, 2020

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