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| Shout by Laurie Halse AndersonWhat it is: a passionate poetry memoir about trauma, recovery, and finding your voice, written by the author of Speak.
Is it for you? Raw and defiant in its takedown of rape culture, Shout doesn’t pull any punches -- but if you’re a fan of Laurie Halse Anderson, this might be just what you’re looking for.
Want a taste? "We should teach our girls that snapping is OK, instead of waiting for someone else to break them." |
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Lovely War
by Julie Berry
Meeting in a World War II-era Manhattan hotel for a forbidden meeting, immortals Ares and Aphrodite are caught by the latter's jealous husband before she defends her actions by imparting the tale of four young humans who became connected during World War I.
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The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe
by Allyson Braithwaite Condie
A teen captain of her Outpost's last mining ship targets a band of thieving river raiders before the activities of an unknown traitor make her question how far she is willing to go for revenge. By the best-selling author of the Matched trilogy.
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| We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay MejiaWhat it’s about: on the island of Medio, rival classmates Daniela and Carmen graduate to become the dual wives of a merciless politician, leading them to question their understanding of Median government as well as their feelings for one another.
Series alert: filled with twists, treachery, blackmail, and rebellion, this captivating fantasy will leave you longing for the planned sequel.
You might also like: Tracy Banghart’s Grace and Fury or Natasha Ngan’s Girls of Paper and Fire. |
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| Opposite of Always by Justin A. ReynoldsStarring: high school senior Jack, whose romance with college freshman Kate is clearly meant to be -- why else would her sudden death send him back in time to the night they met, kicking off a cycle of do-overs in which he tries, again and again, to save her?
Who it’s for: Combining time travel with witty dialogue and honest, heart-twisting emotion, The Opposite of Always will grab science fiction fans and realistic fictions fans alike.
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Comics & Graphic Novels Roundup
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| Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Pénélope BagieuWhat it is: a collection of stylish, brightly colored comics, each one a micro-biography of a daring woman from history.
Featuring: Mae Jemison, astronaut; Sonita Alizadeh, rapper; Las Mariposas, rebels; Christine Jorgensen, reluctant celebrity; and Nzinga, Queen of Ndongo and Matamba, to name just a few!
Who it’s for: comics fans, history geeks, and stop-and-start readers in search of browsable nonfiction. |
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Be Prepared
by Vera Brosgol
Believing Russian summer camp will be the place she finally fits in, Vera jumps at the chance to sign up, but very quickly discovers that camp is nothing like she imagined.
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| The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler by John HendrixWhat it is: a gripping biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Christian pastor who stood up against the Nazis and joined a conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
Art alert: Using only a few colors, author and artist John Hendrix creates intricate, infographic-style illustrations that fold in facts alongside deeply felt emotions.
Try this next: Patricia McCormick’s The Plot to Kill Hitler offers a deeper dive into Bonhoeffer’s brief yet fascinating life. |
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The Giver
by P. Craig Russell
A graphic novelization of Lois Lowry's classic novel in which Jonas, a boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, receives special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life.
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| Spill Zone by Scott Westerfeld; illustrated by Alex PuvillandWelcome to...what used to be Poughkeepsie, New York, but is now an altered-reality “Spill Zone” populated by unnatural beasts and corpses with glowing eyes.
What happens: Photographing the Spill Zone for cash is dangerous, but orphaned Addison risks it in order to finance an escape for herself and her little sister.
Why you might like it: Sharp angles, unusual colors, and adrenaline-pumping violence all combine in this surreal graphic novel, the 1st in a two-book series. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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Chester Library 250 W Main St. Chester, New Jersey 07930 (908) 879-7612
chesterlib.org
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