Not since “Veronica Mars” have hardscrabble swagger, enormous grief and teenage noir been combined into such a satisfying piece of storytelling.
After reading That They Lived, readers will gain a powerful understanding that Black history is being made every day—even today.
Packed with evocative details of tween life in the ’80s, Red, White, and Whole is a sensitive story with all the makings of a new middle grade classic.
There are so many reasons to love Julie Berry’s historical fiction masterpiece Lovely War, not least of which is its delicious narration by Aphrodite.
Love Is a Revolution is a fresh and delightful teen love story built on small, detailed moments that bring each character into focus.
Malinda Lo’s Last Night at the Telegraph Club is a work of historical fiction that’s as meticulously researched as it is full of raw, authentic emotion.
Jump at the Sun will leave readers in awe of the life of national treasure Zora Neale Hurston and eager to discover more of her wonderful words for themselves.
Fat Chance, Charlie Vega’s nuanced depictions of first love, a complex mother-daughter relationship and fat acceptance make it a stand-out debut.
Concrete Rose is a powerhouse prequel that explores the life of Maverick Carter, the father of The Hate U Give’s protagonist, Starr.
City of the Uncommon Thief is genre-defying fiction at its finest, and Lynne Bertrand sticks the landing on a book that knows no fear.
Anonymouse is a poetic and visually witty paean to the power of creativity and the ability of art to inspire and unite us.
Fans of blockbuster fantasy sagas will adore this empowering, action-packed series opener featuring a confident Black heroine who is discovering her own gifts.
It Only Happens in the Movies is a rewarding and grounded read with timely social commentary—and some fun with zombies, too.
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