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Huda F Wants to Know?
A captivating graphic novel that shows readers from all communities that it’s possible to recognize and address mental health concerns while still respecting cultural values. Purchase for all YA collections, especially where the previous volumes are popular.
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Surrounded: America’s First School for Black Girls, 1832
Confusing characters, an incomplete narrative, and inconsistent color choices distract from the recounting of an important historical event.
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Thief of the Heights
The dramatic narrative asks thought-provoking questions about class and mobility under repressive systems. The murkiness of the art sometimes gets in the way of engaging with the story, but the text carries it through.
Big Jim and the White Boy: An American Classic Reimagined
Using the story of Jim and Huck as a springboard, this well-researched, well-written book belongs in all library collections.
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The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn
Hand this to readers who enjoy supernatural adventures involving bonds between the living and the dead.
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Deja Ross Speaks to Freaks
This book will be a hit with fans of mysterious creatures. Pair it with cryptozoology resources so readers can learn more about the cryptids Deja meets.
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Anzu and the Realm of Darkness
This thrilling tale of claiming identity, rooted in a fascinating exploration of Japanese culture and folklore, will appeal to a wide range of readers.
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How Do I Draw These Memories?: An Illustrated Memoir
With its unique visual style, this moving graphic memoir of a Black artist and her family will appeal to readers looking for a fresh take on the memoir genre.
The Talk
This story, told with equally powerful narrative and illustrations, gives a poignant explanation of racism’s toxic effects on individuals, communities, and society at large—and what it might take to heal. The Talk belongs in all libraries serving teens.
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