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YONDERby Jabari Asim
A wonder-filled novel about the power of words and stories to bring hope to the most difficult situations. Full review >
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OLGA DIES DREAMINGAtmospheric, intelligent, and well informed: an impressive debut. Full review >
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BLANK PAGESA fine collection by a true craftsman, thematically rich and deeply humane. Full review >
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TO PARADISEGigantic, strange, exquisite, terrifying, and replete with mystery. Full review >
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LORRAINE HANSBERRYA revealing and rewarding biography documenting the life, work, and historical relevance of a great American author. Full review >
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LOST & FOUNDA searchingly intelligent memoir and psychological meditation. Full review >
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SOUTH TO AMERICAby Imani Perry
A graceful, finely crafted examination of America’s racial, cultural, and political identity. Perry always delivers. Full review >
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ALLOW ME TO RETORTby Elie Mystal
A reading of the Constitution that all social justice advocates should study. Full review >
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SPIN ME RIGHT ROUNDby David Valdes
A great read offering entertainment, encouragement, and plenty to reflect upon. Full review >
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LOVEBOAT REUNIONLike a mooncake—sweet, savory, and altogether satisfying. Full review >
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DREAM, ANNIE, DREAMAn eye-opening, inspiring story of growing up, facing obstacles, and chasing your dreams anyway. Full review >
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NORTHWINDby Gary Paulsen
A voyage both singular and universal, marked by sharply felt risks and rewards and deep waters beneath. Full review >
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LENA AND THE BURNING OF GREENWOODby Nikki Shannon Smith ; illustrated by Markia Jenai
An unflinching account of the Tulsa Race Massacre seen through the eyes of a young Black girl. Full review >
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FOSSIL HUNTERby Cheryl Blackford ; illustrated by Ellen Duda
Solid, respectful scholarship tailored for mature, serious-minded young readers. Full review >
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TÍA FORTUNA'S NEW HOMEby Ruth Behar ; illustrated by Devon Holzwarth
A nostalgic glimpse at a little-known but rich culture within the broader Jewish American community. Full review >
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PINKby Virginia Zimmerman ; illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma
A timely nod to female empowerment that knits together generations of girls and women and raises a hat to activists... Full review >
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EYES THAT SPEAK TO THE STARSby Joanna Ho ; illustrated by Dung Ho
A beautifully validating book that builds on the necessary work of its predecessor. Full review >
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WHERE IS BINA BEAR?by Mike Curato ; illustrated by Mike Curato
Imbued with understanding and overt silliness; a quietly chucklesome affirmation of introverts. Full review >
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