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| Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring BlakeWhat it's about: Besides being her twin brother, Owen is also Mara's most trusted confidante. Yet when her friend Hannah accuses Owen of rape, Mara believes her, even though doing so fractures her family and forces Mara to confront her own long-buried pain.
Who it's for: readers who won't shy away from an intense, honest look at trauma and recovery.
Try this next: Jenny Downham's You Against Me, for a different perspective on siblings whose relationship is shattered by sexual assault. |
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| Puddin' by Julie MurphyFeaturing: optimistic Millie Michalchuk, who's decided to ditch fat camp for a journalism program; and popular Callie Reyes, who's planning a revenge prank with her dance team frenemies.
What happens: When the aftermath of the prank brings the two Texas teens together, they discover that they inspire each other in unexpected ways.
Series alert: You don't need to have read Dumplin' to appreciate this feisty follow-up, but fans will be excited to revisit familiar characters. |
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| Breakaway: Beyond the Goal by Alex MorganWhat it is: a memoir by soccer star Alex Morgan, who's played in both the World Cup and the Olympics, where her team won the gold in 2012.
What's inside: In a casual, candid style, Morgan describes life as a professional athlete, and dishes out advice on coping with injuries, balancing school and sports, and building strong relationships.
Who it's for: Though Breakaway will appeal most to soccer fans, Morgan's dedication and down-to-earth attitude will inspire all kinds of readers. |
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Rebound by Kwame AlexanderWhat it is: In the summer of 1988, twelve-year-old Chuck Bell is sent to stay with his grandparents, where he discovers jazz and basketball and learns more about his family's past.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for age 14 and up!
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Richmond Public Library 101 E. Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804)646-7223
rvalibrary.org
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