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Surviving the City
Miikwan and Dez are best friends, each grappling with family issues. When Dez disappears one night, Miikwan fears that she has become one of the murdered and missing Indigenous women of their community.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781553797562
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The Swallows
The arrival of a new teacher with a complicated past ignites a student rebellion against Stonebridge Academy's misogynistic culture, which has gone unchecked for years.- Fiction
- Alex Awards 2020
- ISBN: 9781984818232
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Swing
Noah, Sam, and Walt have been best friends forever. Walt wants to get Noah to tell Sam he loves her, however, Sam already has a boyfriend. Walt meets a girl who shares his fascination with jazz. Touching on topics including police violence and PTSD, Swing is a sweet romance from a boy's POV.- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780310761914
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Teen Titans: Raven
This graphic novel origin story opens on a scene between Raven and her mother discussing a recent shocking revelation when their car is hit. The mother dies and Raven is left with amnesia. Taken in by her mother's estranged sister, Raven has to relearn who she is while navigating high school. -
There Will Come A Darkness
The Age of Darkness is upon us, so says a secret prophecy foretold generations ago by the Seven Prophets. Five lives - an exiled prince, a serial killer known as the Pale Hand, a terminally ill girl, a gambler on the run, and a paladin in search of the Last Prophet who can either save or destroy the world - intersect in a race to prevent the prophecy from becoming reality.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020, William C. Morris YA Debut Award 2020
- ISBN: 9781250211750
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They Called Us Enemy
Before he was Sulu on the starship Enterprise, boldly going where no one has gone before, actor George Takei was a little boy struggling to understand why his family was packing up and going to live in a horse stable. Readers see history in a clear, concise, compelling context and follow Takei on his journey from childhood ignorance to righteous teenage anger and finally to a life of dedicated activism.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781603094504
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Thirteen Doorways, Wolves behind Them All
During the Great Depression and into WWII, Frankie and her younger sister are left at an orphanage in Chicago by their father as secrets are revealed through the eyes of a ghost, who narrates this tale of heartbreak, tragedy, and hope.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9780062317643
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This Book is Not Yet Rated
Ethan has a passion for movies and a nostalgic love of the theater he and his late Dad spent so much time in. Now the university that owns the decrepit theater has plans to shut it down. Can Ethan and his “lost boys” band of employees save the art house?- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780735228078
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This Land is My Land: A Graphic History of Big Dreams, Micronations, and Other Self-Made States
This book, helpfully organized into 5 chapters—intentional communities, micronations, failed utopias, visionary environments, and strange dreams—highlights 30 stories of self-made places around the world.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781452170183
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This Time Will Be Different
CJ, a dedicated underachiever, finds purpose in protecting her grandfather's flower shop from the venture capitalist who employs her mother and in protecting her best friend, Emily, from the girl who didn't just break Emily's heart but outed her.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9780062473448
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This Was Our Pact
Every year, the townsfolk drop paper lanterns into the river to celebrate the Autumn Equinox Festival. This year, Ben and his buddies—plus misfit tagalong Nathaniel—are determined to follow the lanterns as far as they go. They have two rules: No one turns for home, and no one looks back.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781626720534
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A Thousand Sisters: The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II
A thrilling, richly detailed account of the regiments of female Russian aviators who fought in World War II as pilots, mechanics, and navigators. Through extensive research, descriptive personal stories, and examples of overcoming misogynist social norms, this powerful account shows the bravery and camaraderie needed to change history.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9780062453013
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Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of “The Children's Ship"
In 1940, the passenger ship City of Benares set sail from Britain, carrying 200 passengers, many of them children hoping to escape the ravages of war. Before they could reach safety, the ship was struck by a torpedo, and a tragic race to save the passengers began. Cinematic language, extensive back matter, archival photos and dramatic illustrations bring this suspenseful and devastating story to life.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9781627795548
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Two Can Keep a Secret
When Ellery and Ezra are forced to travel to their mother's remote Vermont hometown, they don't expect that their classmates will start going missing. When Ellery tries to solve the mystery, she's drawn into the secrets of the town.- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781524714727
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The Unfortunates
Grant Franklin Tavish IV, son of a wealthy senator, caused an accident that killed four teenagers. Racked with guilt, he is sent on the family traditional solo caving trip with the plan to kill himself. Instead, he and a group of stranded cavers, need to work together to escape the cave alive.- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780765381002
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UNpregnant
Veronica discovers she's pregnant after her boyfriend poked holes in a condom. She decides to have an abortion but must travel 1000 miles for the procedure. With her besties away, and her boyfriend now an unreliable option, Veronica asks former friend Bailey to drive her and nothing goes as planned.- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780062876249
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The Unstoppable Wasp, Unlimited Vol. 1, Fix Everything
Nadia Van Dyne and the other girl geniuses of G.I.R.L. Labs have been proving their worth as a new superhero team. When a new group of scientific girl genius supervillains starts attacking local labs, the girls of G.I.R.L. must band together to stop this threat from terrorizing the city—and tearing their newfound family apart.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781302914264
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The Unstoppable Wasp, Unlimited Vol. 2, Unstoppable!
Nadia Van Dyne and the other girl geniuses of G.I.R.L. Labs have been proving their worth as a new superhero team. When a new group of scientific girl genius supervillains starts attacking local labs, the girls of G.I.R.L. must band together to stop this threat from terrorizing the city—and tearing their newfound family apart.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781532143663
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Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc
Using historical poetic forms and excerpts from two trials—with concrete poetry blended in—Elliot brings Joan of Arc's story vividly to life. The sparse verse elicits a visceral response, while Joan is portrayed as an empowered individual, despite her youth.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9781328987594
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War Girls
The year 2172 has not brought peace to war-torn Nigeria and Biafra. Onyii is both a fierce warrior on behalf of the Biafrans and a tender soul whose adopted sister, Ify, is Nigerian. Their relationship is strained when Ify is returned to her Nigerian home to be weaponized against the Biafrans.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9780451481672
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Warrior of the Wild
Rasmira, daughter of the village leader, was betrayed and exiled during her warrior trial. She has to complete an undoable task to be able to go back to her village and family. If she completes her task, will her people respect her?- Fiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9781250189943
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Wayward Son (Simon Snow, #2)
Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after… So why can't Simon Snow get off the couch? What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light…That's how Simon, Penny, and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West.- Fiction
- Teens' Top Ten 2020
- ISBN: 9781250146076
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We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories From Refugee Girls Around the World
This title features Malala's and others' experiences as young people displaced by war and violence. Their tales remind readers that many people around the world have been uprooted from the lives they knew and are struggling to be heard.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780316523646
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We Are Lost and Found
Set in 1980s New York City, this title examines identity and sexuality during a time when exploring such things could be dangerous. All Michael wants to do is fall and love and lose his virginity without catching something. Is that too much to ask?- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9781492681045
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We Hunt the Flame (Sands of Arawiya)
Zafira Bint Iskandar is the Hunter. The savior for her people - but they will never know it, because their prejudice against women forces Zafira to hide her identity. Nasir, an assassin and the Prince, is forced to leave behind his compassion by his father. As the Arz, the darkness grows closer, the two embark on a quest for an artifact to save Arawiya, but while Zafira is set on stopping the Arz, Nasir is set on the mission given to him by his father: Kill the Hunter and take the Artifact to the palace.- Fiction
- Teens' Top Ten 2020
- ISBN: 9780374311544
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We Set the Dark on Fire
After Dani's graduation from the Medio School for Girls, where she trained to become a politician's wife, a stranger opens her eyes to the privilege, oppressiveness, and excess of the ruling class, and she must decide whether to live forever in a gilded cage or take a stand.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9780062691316
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The Weight of Our Sky
When a race riot between the Malays and Chinese breaks out in 1969 Malaysia, Melati—who is Malay—must survive while overcoming her OCD and searching for her mother. She is aided by a Chinese family, forming a bond with them and, particularly, their teenage son Vince.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9781534426085
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West Coast Avengers Vol. 1, Best Coast
When the West Coast Avengers, led by the best Hawkeye (Kate Bishop of course), have relocated to LA, they notice a dearth of superheroes protecting our shorelines out West. Kate's got some great friends with her like America Chavez, Kid Omega, and Gwenpool! But, when Tigra shows up supersize, not everything is as it seems. Is a certain supervillain calling the shots to take down the WCAs?- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781302913458
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West Coast Avengers Vol. 2, City of Evils
When the West Coast Avengers, led by the best Hawkeye (Kate Bishop of course), have relocated to LA, they notice a dearth of superheroes protecting our shorelines out West. Kate's got some great friends with her like America Chavez, Kid Omega, and Gwenpool! But, when Tigra shows up supersize, not everything is as it seems. Is a certain supervillain calling the shots to take down the WCAs?- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781302913465
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When the Ground Is Hard
Adele has worked hard to be the perfect daughter and student at the Keziah Christian Academy in Swaziland, so her rapid loss of status among the wealthy girls is a blow to her pride. It isn't until she is forced to room with Lottie Diamond that she begins to discover what is truly important.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9780525515579
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Where I End and You Begin
Ezra wants nothing more than to ask his forever crush, Imogen, to prom, but he has to get past Imogen's intense, Ezra-tormenting best friend, Wynonna. After a solar eclipse causes Ezra and Wynonna to switch bodies, they make a deal with each other to get their dream prom dates.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9781484798355
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Where the World Ends
In 1727, a group of men and boys from St. Kilda sail to a remote sea stack on a fowling trip, only to find themselves stranded. McCaughrean's exceptional tale evokes the harsh beauty of its setting and the warm humor of its characters.- Historical Fiction
- Michael L. Printz Award 2020
- ISBN: 9781250225498
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Wilder Girls
The Raxter School has been under quarantine for eighteen months. Nobody knows what caused the mysterious outbreak of the tox. Everyone at the school started getting infected and makes them feel strangers in their own body. Hetty has been dealing with her own demons since this began and waiting for a cure seems pointless. Once her friend Byatt goes missing, she becomes restless and wants answers.- Fiction
- Teens' Top Ten 2020
- ISBN: 9780525645580
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Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?: Big Questions from Tiny Mortals about Death
Written by a mortician in question and answer chapters, this book explores some of the more icky and intriguing questions about human corpses. With a perfect amount of snark and lighthearted illustrations, this book is a fun (if morbid) read for anyone.- Nonfiction
- Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2020
- ISBN: 9780393652703
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Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1
Coco dreams of being a magician. In her world, the only way to learn magic is to already be a witch and Coco is not. One day a band of traveling witches comes to town, and Coco meets the enigmatic Qifrey. Her world is turned upside down when she accidentally performs a spell that traps her mother in stone. To rescue her, she must leave with Qifrey and become his magical apprentice in a land far from home.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781632367709
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Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 2
Coco dreams of being a magician. In her world, the only way to learn magic is to already be a witch and Coco is not. One day a band of traveling witches comes to town, and Coco meets the enigmatic Qifrey. Her world is turned upside down when she accidentally performs a spell that traps her mother in stone. To rescue her, she must leave with Qifrey and become his magical apprentice in a land far from home.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781632368041
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Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 3
Coco dreams of being a magician. In her world, the only way to learn magic is to already be a witch and Coco is not. One day a band of traveling witches comes to town, and Coco meets the enigmatic Qifrey. Her world is turned upside down when she accidentally performs a spell that traps her mother in stone. To rescue her, she must leave with Qifrey and become his magical apprentice in a land far from home.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781632368058
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Witchy
Nyneve is a young witch living in the fantasy kingdom of Hyalin. In Hyalin, long hair means powerful magic and Nyneve and her father both have long hair. However, if your hair is too long, you're seen as a threat and killed (as Nyneve's father was). When Nyneve comes of age, she is conscripted into the Witch Guard and trains with other young witches.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781549304811
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With the Fire on High
Emoni Santiago is a senior in high school and has a fiery passion for cooking and her family. With a young daughter and a grandma to take care of, Emoni is struggling to choose whether to follow her dreams of becoming a chef or stay with her family. -
Within These Lines
Through alternating voices of Italian girl, Evalina, and Japanese boy, Taichi, Morrill weaves a tale of the Japanese internment at California's Manzanar Relocation Camp that separates a couple fighting to be reunited.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9780310765233
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Woman World
The future is female—literally. Over the last few generations, men have gone extinct. All babies born now identify as female. A village of women unifies under the flag of "Beyonce's Thighs," led by their cheerfully nudist mayor Gaia, a practical grandmother who is the source of all remaining knowledge about men, and an authentically diverse group of young women and girls who are just as willing to contemplate the meaning of life as they are to make a fart joke.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781770463356
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Wonderland Vol. 1
Yukko wakes up one morning learning that she and her family have shrunk in size. She watches her tiny parents get murdered by her cat, and her dog serves as her vehicle to get her through the apocalypse town. Yukko meets Alice who doesn't speak the same language but is shrouded in mystery and intrigue.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781626929081
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Wonderland Vol. 2
Yukko wakes up one morning learning that she and her family have shrunk in size. She watches her tiny parents get murdered by her cat, and her dog serves as her vehicle to get her through the apocalypse town. Yukko meets Alice who doesn't speak the same language but is shrouded in mystery and intrigue.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781626929982
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Wonderland Vol. 3
Yukko wakes up one morning learning that she and her family have shrunk in size. She watches her tiny parents get murdered by her cat, and her dog serves as her vehicle to get her through the apocalypse town. Yukko meets Alice who doesn't speak the same language but is shrouded in mystery and intrigue.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781642751277
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X-23 Vol. 1, Family Album
After years of nothing but loneliness, tragedy, and violence in her life, the original X-23 clone, Laura Kinney, is finally at peace, living with her teenaged cloned sister, Gabby. When Gabby is kidnapped by the Cuckoos, three sisters who are clones of Emma Frost, Laura will do whatever it takes to get her back, even if it means turning other sisters against each other.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781302913083
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X-23 Vol. 2, X - Assassin
After years of nothing but loneliness, tragedy, and violence in her life, the original X-23 clone, Laura Kinney, is finally at peace, living with her teenaged cloned sister, Gabby. When Gabby is kidnapped by the Cuckoos, three sisters who are clones of Emma Frost, Laura will do whatever it takes to get her back, even if it means turning other sisters against each other.- Graphic Novel
- Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2020
- ISBN: 9781302916862
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You Asked for Perfect
Ariel's whole life has revolved around creating the perfect high school resume, and when he fails a calculus quiz, handsome Amir agrees to tutor him. As a romance begins, everything Ariel has built starts to crumble, and he isn't sure what is worth holding onto.- Fiction
- Best Fiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9781492658276