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• Swing

  Alexander, Kwame • Rand Hess, Mary

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  This book has such a unique sweetness to it and the musical elements added between chapters really adds to the whole experience.

• The Poet X

  Acevedo, Elizabeth

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  This book throws the truth right into your face with such passion and such eloquence that it's impossible to ignore.

• Brown Girl Dreaming

  Woodson, Jacqueline

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  The way this book captures the time period and the unique experience Jacqueline had growing up in this time period.

• Every Body Looking

  Iloh, Candice

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  This book shows the struggle of being a young woman of color. The wording really shows the push and pull of desire.

• Chlorine Sky

  Browne, Mahogany L.

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  Friendship break-ups are some of the toughest losses in life and aren't often talked about but this book really dives into it and gives that life incident its due.

• Home Is Not a Country

  Elhillo, Safia

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  There is such a transformation in this novel. It will hit you in the gut right away but having you crying for joy and triumph at the end.

• Punching the Air

  Zoboi, Ibi • Salaam, Yusef

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  This book encapsulates an experience that is raw, harrowing and all too true in our world.

• We Are All So Good at Smiling

  McBride, Amber

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  This book really exemplified the toll of mental illness, specifically clinical depression. It's devastating and all too real.

• Muted

  Charles, Tami

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  This book is poignant and the choice to write it in-verse really emphasizes the rap plotline and bring it to life.

• Long Way Down

  Reynolds, Jason

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  This book is one of the most influential and impactful books I have ever read in my life. It has stuck with me for a very long time after I finished it.

• All the Fighting Parts

  Sawyerr, Hannah V.

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  This rhythm of this book is incredible. It flows so well and will cut deep in all the right places.

• Saints of the Household

  Tison, Ari

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  This book is told in alternating views and one of those perspectives is told in verse. It's a serious tale with two beautiful voices coming together.