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One step forward
by Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Set amid World War I, a historical fiction novel in verse follows Matilda's coming-of-age journey as she fights for suffrage and becomes the youngest American suffragist imprisoned for picketing the White House to demand women's right to vote. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Knucklehead: Poems by Tony Keith Jr.Labeled a “knucklehead” in his youth, educator and author Tony Keith, Jr. reclaims the word as an affectionate term for the Black boys and men addressed in this collection of poetry. Blending memoir and advice, this book encourages readers to find their voice. Read-alikes: George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue; Amber McBride, Erica Martin, and Taylor Byas’ Poemhood. |
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| The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. TaylorBecause Maeve’s father famously unleashed horror with writing-based magic, she keeps a low profile, living under a fake name. An anonymous letter claiming her father’s innocence prompts her to learn the arcane magic for herself and uncover the truth. This fantasy mystery infuses a slow-burn romance with dark academia vibes. |
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A catalog of burnt objects
by Shana Youngdahl
Seventeen-year-old Caprice wants to repair her family now that her brother has returned home, but wildfires strike her small California town, in a love story and a reflection of the heartbreaking, true story of the 2018 wildfire that destroyed Paradise, California. Simultaneous eBook.
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Every borrowed beat
by Erin Stewart
After receiving a heart transplant, 17-year-old Sydney wants to learn as much as she can about Mia, the person whose heart she inherited, and falls deeply into Mia's world, in a romantic story about looking at memory, grief and guilt. Simultaneous eBook.
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| Call Me Iggy by Jorge Aguirre and Rafael RosadoIggy accidentally conjures his grandfather’s ghost, who dispenses romantic wisdom and encourages him to connect to his Colombian roots. Although Abuelito’s advice is often questionable, the Spanish tutoring from Iggy’s crush Marisol is really paying off. This paranormal comic is a thought-provoking exploration of culture and identity.
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| The Last Bloodcarver by Vanessa LeAlthough Nhika knows herself to be a trained magical healer, others see her as a monster called a bloodcarver. Captured and forced to heal the witness to a murder, Nhika is thrust into a world of glamour and intrigue. Read-alikes: Gabi Burton’s Sing Me to Sleep; Julie C. Dao’s Song of the Crimson Flower. |
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| The Getaway List by Emma LordNeeding a break after ten college rejections, Riley travels to New York City to reunite with her childhood best friend Tom. As they work on their old “getaway list” full of adventures, their feelings for each other deepen. This cozy romance celebrates friendship, love, and the magic of city life.
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| Echoes of Grace by Guadalupe Garcia McCallSince the tragic death of her young nephew, Grace experiences visions and sees ghosts. If she wants to repair the fractured relationship with her older sister Mercy, she must uncover how these visions point to a mystery in her own past. Read-alikes: Samantha Mabry’s Tigers, Not Daughters; Riss M. Neilson’s Deep in Providence. |
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| Homebody by Theo ParishWhen Theo finds that trying to conform to societal expectations is not working, they experiment by playing characters at comic conventions and in role-playing games. Embracing their nonbinary identity, they finally begin to feel at home in their body. This hopeful autobiographical comic traces a moving journey of self-discovery. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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