Showing 1–30 of 30 books
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42 Is Not Just a Number: The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero
Outstanding athlete, exceptional courage AND restraint in the face of violent hatred, Jackie Robinson is a hero for all ages.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9780763676247
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The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
An African-American teenage boy is charged with setting an agender white teen on fire aboard a bus in Oakland, California. The riveting story behind the headlines is told in brief, gripping chapters that invite teens to think deeply about social justice issues. -
Allegedly
The jury said she did it...the media said she did it....only nine years old and convicted of killing a baby girl, Mary didn't say anything. Six years later, a pregnant Mary finally wants speak up and clear her name, so that her own baby is not taken away. -
Bang
Sebastian and Aneesa create a YouTube pizza making show. For the first time, Sebastian feels like he is in a judge free zone. Because Aneesa is new in town, she doesn't know his secret...the terrible, horrific secret that he accidentally shot and killed his infant sister when he was four years old. -
Dear Martin
Justyce McAllister is captain of the Braselton Prep debate team and an honor roll student. But after being profiled by the police and ending up in handcuffs, Justyce turns to the legacy of Dr. King, hoping King's teachings can help him navigate today's world. But when Justyce and his best friend are caught in the cross-hairs of a violent misunderstanding, Justyce is forced to deal with the media fallout that threatens to destroy his future. -
Dreamland Burning
When Rowan Chase discovers a skeleton buried on her family's property, her investigation reveals a murder and a racially charged historical event.- Mystery, Thriller
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9780316384933
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Firewall
Josh is alone and isolated--his choice. The split of his parents and his subsequent move to a small suburban town from Chicago is enough to drive him to isolation and the addictive game,"Killswitch." Except one of the players in the game is developing some creepy add-ons that have drastic implications.- Realistic Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781459814530
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Four-Four-Two
It's World War II and Yuki doesn't have many options. As a Japanese American, he can choose to go into an internment camp, or he can go to war. He opts to go to war and is assigned to the 442 regiment--a segregated regiment made up of Japanese Americans.- Realistic Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781481462525
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The Hate U Give
Traumatized after witnessing the violent death of a friend, Starr searches for her voice as she moves between her black neighborhood and predominately white private school. This emotional novel, inspired by volatile race relations in America today, explores the importance of family, friendship, identity, and the courage to seek justice. -
How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child
Sandra sees her mother and sister gunned down when she is ten. Surviving that massacre, she becomes a refugee struggling with no home and no money. Sandra escapes, comes to the United States, and faces many challenges while building a new life.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9780062470140
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Long Way Down
The rules: don't cry, don't snitch...DO get revenge. A sixty second elevator ride is a long way down for Will to decide if he should use the gun shoved into the back of his jeans to avenge his brother's murder. -
Miles Morales: Spider-Man
Meet Miles Morales, a half black, half Puerto Rican high school junior in Brooklyn, New York. Only his father and his best friend, Ganke, know the truth: Miles is Spider-Man. When his spidey-sense keeps going off during school, it may be time to suit up and take care of business.- Fantasy
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781484787489
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Moxie
Vivian Carter is fed up. Fed up with her small-town Texas high school that thinks the football team can do no wrong. Fed up with sexist dress codes and hallway harassment. But most of all, Viv Carter is fed up with always following the rules. Viv's mom was a punk rock Riot Grrrl in the '90s, so now Viv takes a page from her mother's past and creates a feminist zine that she distributes anonymously to her classmates. She's just blowing off steam, but other girls respond. Pretty soon Viv is forging friendships with other young women across the divides of cliques and popularity rankings, and she realizes that what she has started is nothing short of a girl revolution. -
Mr. 60%
High school drug dealer Matt does just enough to pass his classes while taking care of his uncle, who is dying of cancer. Enter Amanda - a too-cheerful, ambitious girl who may be just the friend Matt needs, if he can accept her help.- Realistic Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9780553534665
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No More No Name
Bobby's father is an alcoholic and it's messing up his life. Native American traditions and language highlight this engaging basketball story.- Realistic Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781939053176
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One of Us Is Lying
Five students enter detention, but only four come out. One is dead, and one is lying...but who?- Mystery, Thriller
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781524714680
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Overturned
When Nikki's casino boss father's conviction is overturned, he is released from death row. After her father is killed shortly after returning home, Nikki takes on card sharks, bikers, and alleged mobsters to avenge her father's death and imprisonment. -
Patina
Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu are back on the track. This time, Patina narrates her story. Insight into her world shows the pressure she puts upon herself to come in first and to do everything she can for her family, because Patty "ain't no junk".- Realistic Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781481450188
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The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life
Kwame uses basketball terminology and anecdotes from famous athletes and leaders to inspire and motivate young people to achieve and succeed.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9780544570979
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Refugee
Three countries in strife...three different periods in time...three families seeking one universal goal: FREEDOM. Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud offer realistic, fictionalized accounts of attempts to find refuge from 1930's Nazi Germany, Castro's 1994 Cuba, and war torn Syria in 2015. -
Sandwiches!: More Than You've Ever Wanted to Know About Making and Eating America's Favorite Food
Easy-to-follow sandwich recipes, accompanied by fun facts will make stomachs growl! From simple Level 1 "Plate and Knife" to Level 2 "Toaster and Microwave" on up to "The Big Time" Level 5, young chefs of all skill levels will be satiated.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781623708160
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Scooby Apocalypse Vol. 1
In this gritty reimagining of Scooby Doo we are introduced to dark new versions of the familiar Scooby gang as they battle a variety of monsters. It's Scooby Doo meets Resident Evil.- Fantasy
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781401267902
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Scythe
Humanity has overcome hunger, disease, war, and even death. Now only Scythes can take life. What will happen to Citra and Rowan when they are chosen to be Scythe apprentices? Follow them as they struggle with their task and morality. -
Solo
Born to a legendary and chronically addicted rock star father, Blade Morrison just wants to spend some time with his girlfriend and his guitar in a drama-free zone. When a family secret is exposed, Blade's life changes completely and sends him on a new journey.- Realistic Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9780310761839
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Spill Zone
An event destroyed the small city of Poughkeepsie three years ago, forever changing reality within its borders. When an eccentric collector makes a million-dollar offer, Addison breaks her own hard-learned rules of survival and ventures farther into the Spillzone than she has ever dared. -
The Stars Beneath Our Feet
Reeling from the shooting death of his older brother, 12-year-old Lolly finds solace in building fantastical, epic cityscapes out of Lego blocks. His Lego building attracts the attention of the kids in his Harlem after-school program and beyond, while the violence of the streets threatens to pull him in another direction.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2019, Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781524701246
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Top Prospect
Travis Gardner is an amazing quarterback. His incredible skill is enough to eclipse his older brother's recruitment to Gainesville University. Before he knows it, the head coach is recruiting Travis, and Travis becomes the lucky recipient of not only a great deal of recognition, but a little swag on the side. The problem is, that sort of notoriety comes with a price, and convincing a team of varsity football players to follow a freshman quarterback has its own challenges.- Realistic Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781467794336
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Unstoppable: True Stories of Amazing Bionic Animals
This collection of courageous stories shows readers how 3-D printing and brain-controlled prosthetics are helping animals right now.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9780544879669
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Warcross
Emika Chen's life goes from desperation to unbelievable fame and fortune literally overnight, when she is hired to detect and stop a scheme to disrupt the mega-popular annual Warcross games. -
Wild Bird
Out-of-control Wren is shipped off to a wilderness survival camp for troubled teens after her parents reach their wits' end with her. Despite her best efforts to remain uncooperative, the stark reality of survival in the desert gradually forces her to face her inner demons.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2019, Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2018
- ISBN: 9781101940440