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• All the Blues in the Sky

  Watson, Renée,

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  Watson's newest novel in verse and prose delves into grief, as the story's protagonist deals with the lost of a friend.

• Twenty-four Seconds From Now...

  a LOVE Story

  Reynolds, Jason,

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  The latest book by the acclaimed YA author explores love and relationships.

• Yeseni and the Daughter of Peace

  Burrell, Solange

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  A historic time-travel fantasy novel set in West Africa.

• (S)kin

  Zoboi, Ibi Aanu,

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  In this fantasy inspired by Caribbean folklore, two girls have to deal with their identities as soucouyants.

• Needy Little Things

  Desamours, Channelle,

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  A debut novel about a girl who can hear what people need, and wonders if it's a blessing or curse when she grants a wish of a friend who disappears shortly after.

• The Queen's Spade

  Raughley, Sarah,

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  Inspired by a real person, this historical thriller retells the story of Queen Victoria's adoptive daughter, who is set on avenging her family

• Escaping Mr. Rochester

  McKinney, L. L. (Leatrice L.),

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  In this retelling of Jane Eyre, Mr. Rochester is the villain Jane and Bertha must overcome.

• Ghost Roast

  Gibbs, Shawnelle,

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  When Chelsea’s summer punishment is working for her father’s embarrassing ghost-hunting business, she discovers she can communicate with spirits in this graphic novel.

• Infinity Alchemist

  Callender, Kacen,

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  Desperate to learn how to use magic, Ash gets a job at the school that didn’t accept him. Once there, he finds someone willing to teach him – only to get pulled in to a web of conspiracy and scandal.

• Nigeria Jones

  Zoboi, Ibi Aanu,

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  Nigeria has been raised in her father’s Movement, and has been raising her baby brother since their mother left. But will she follow her own dreams when she wants to attend school?

• Seven Minutes in Candyland

  Wasson, Brian,

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  Kalvin just wants to earn enough money to take his parents on a trip, hoping that will keep them from getting divorced. But will his efforts to offer therapy to his classmates backfire?

• Love in Winter Wonderland

  Bello, A. (Abiola),

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  Trey can’t help his growing feelings for Ariel as they work together to try and save his parents’ bookstore.

• There Goes the Neighborhood

  Adia, Jade,

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  When their neighborhood is threatened by gentrification, a group of teens fight back while navigating prejudice and tensions within their friend group.

• The Blackwoods

  Colbert, Brandy,

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  A drama-filled heartfelt story with a family dilemma, high emotional tensions and a poignant discussion on the highs and lows of being in the spotlight.

• Blood Debts

  Benton-Walker, Terry J.,

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  A fantasy tale with an intricate web of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets, an unrelenting pace, and surprising turns that will keep you eager to unravel the story's mystery.

• The King Is Dead

  Dean, Benjamin (Children's author),

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  A mystery thriller that explores widespread racism, homophobia, and the burden of being born into a royal family, all while being heartbreakingly sad and full of scandals and betrayals.

• You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight

  Bayron, Kalynn,

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  A great introduction into the horror genre for teens and serves as a throwback to slasher films from the 80’s and 90’s but with LGBTQ representation.

• That Self-same Metal

  Williams, Brittany N.,

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  The first book in a daring, exciting, and fantastical new series that combines fantasy, magic, and love with an endearingly formidable heroine.

• The Jump

  Morris, Brittney,

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  An engaging young adult novel with a compelling cast of characters including a risky treasure hunt for the sake of family and community.

• Rhythm & Muse

  Brown, India Hill, 1991-

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  A young romantic comedy that honors black happiness, first loves, and risking it all for one another.