Reviews
Paper Things
by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Read a book that will open your eyes to some of the struggles of our youth that we might not typically think a problem for teens!
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I'll Give You the Sun
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A beautiful story about siblings, love, art, and forgiveness that is told in a such a creative way that you will cry and laugh and cry again.
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On the Come Up
by Angie Thomas
Angie Thomas’s sophomore novel is a great story about growing up, finding your way, forgiving loved ones, and RAPPING! Check it out!
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Bloom
by Kevin Panetta & Savanna Ganucheau
This is a story about love and friendship and growing between two individuals. I dig it. Big time.
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Patron Saints of Nothing
by Randy Ribay
Take a journey to the Philippines with Jay, a Philippino- American, who is determined to find out the truth behind his cousin’s sudden death.
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The Thing About Jellyfish
by Ali Benjamin
Jellyfish, friendship, and loss are at the core of this National Book Award Finalist; you will instantly adore Suzy and her mind!
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Dumplin'
by Julie Murphy
Read. This. Book. Immediately. It’s way better than the Netflix original movie, and Julie Murphy creates such an amazing teenage woman that you will admire.
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Pumpkinheads
by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks
This lovely gem from one of my favorites (Rainbow Rowell) is beautifully illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks and conveys a story of friendship and pumpkins!
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Lily and Dunkin
by Donna Gephart
Gephart treats two very timely themes with care and insight; both mental health and transgenderism are at the heart of this lovely tale.
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The Prince and the Dressmaker
by Jen Wang
Wang’s fairytale is no ordinary story, but you wouldn’t want it to be anything less than what it is– a true tale of acceptance and kindness.
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