Books That Will Make You Ugly Cry
Plus: how young people can fight book bans, where to start with poetry, and more.
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Tell the world who you are. Don’t let the world tell you.
Alejandra Kim is a multicultural teen that struggles to fit into her elite prep school, her diverse Queens neighborhood, and even her own home. But when she’s unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight, she might discover what it truly means to carve out a space for yourself to belong. A hilarious, poignant, and powerful YA novel from the award-winning author of Re Jane. Find out more about Underlined here!
Friday! We did it.
🚫 Here’s how young people can fight book bans.
🥺 Get your hankies ready for these books that will make you ugly cry.
🇯🇵 Reading your way around the world? You probably haven’t heard of these Japanese authors.
✍️ Poetry can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Start here.
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🔍 Dig into 8 thrillers and mysteries set during the Great Depression.
🎧 New books are great, but don’t forget about the backlist!
highlights a pair of sapphic coming-of-age novels.