TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE LINES WE CROSS

by Randa Abdel-Fattah

A meditation on a timely subject that never forgets to put its characters and their stories first Full review >

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LITTLE & LION

by Brandy Colbert

Readers will empathize with Suzette as she explores both her sexuality and the tricky line between honesty and betrayal. Full review >

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WILD BEAUTY

by Anna-Marie McLemore

Part mystery, part love story, this evocative, lush novel is a delight for sophisticated readers. Full review >

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RAMONA BLUE

by Julie Murphy

An exquisite, thoughtful exploration of the ties that bind and the fluidity of relationships, sexuality, and life. Full review >

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THE AUTHENTICS

by Abdi Nazemian

Full of surprises both cultural and emotional, and narrated in the strong voice of a memorable protagonist, this is a tale... Full review >

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LOVING VS. VIRGINIA

by Patricia Hruby Powell ; illustrated by Shadra Strickland

A song of love vs. a cacophony of hate—all in a beautiful model of bookmaking. Full review >

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