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Self-Discovery
and
Growth 👉🏼
Description:
Basketball and poetry intertwine as Josh and his brother navigate family, friendship, and growing up in Washington Heights.
Star Girl
Author:
Jerry Spinelli
Description: Quirky and heartwarming story about a unique girl who teaches others to embrace individuality and kindness.
All American Boys
Author: Jason Reynolds
Description: Two teens from different worlds confront racial injustice and learn empathy through their unlikely friendship.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Author: Sherman Alexie
Description: Junior, a Native American boy, navigates two worlds as he attends a predominantly white school.
Community
and
Connection 👉🏼
Description:
A young black boy becomes a ghost after being shot by a police officer, observing the impact on his family and community.
Roller Girl
Author: Victoria Jamieson
Description:
Graphic novel about Astrid, a shy girl who finds her voice and community through roller derby.
One Crazy Summer
Author:
Rita Williams-Garcia
Description: Three sisters travel to Puerto Rico to meet their grandmother for the first time, discovering family secrets and their own cultural heritage
The House of the Scorpion
Author: Nancy Farmer
Description: Matt, a clone created for organ harvesting, escapes and finds a new family and purpose in Mexico City.
We Are Okay
Author: Nina LaCour
Description: Marin and Mabel cope with the loss of their friend and the complexities of grief and friendship in San Francisco.
Overcoming Challenges
and
Resilience 👉🏼
One of Us Is Lying
Author: Karen McManus
Description: Five students with secrets are thrown together when one of them dies under mysterious circumstances.
The Long Way Down
Author: Jason Reynolds
Description: Will, confronts his grief and anger after his brother's death, exploring themes of gun violence and forgiveness.
The Outsiders
Author:
S.E. Hinton
Description: Classic story about two rival gangs in the 1960s, exploring themes of loyalty, friendship, and overcoming prejudice.
Punching the Air
Author: Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam
Description: A young teen navigates systemic injustice and the power of friendship in a Bronx detention center.
The Fire Keeper's Daughter
Author: Angeline Boulley
Description: Daunis, a biracial Ojibwe teen, investigates the disappearance of a young girl and uncovers a web of secrets and family history.
Ms. Joseph is currently reading...
"All Her Little Secrets" by Wanda M. Morris
This gripping novel follows a successful woman who must navigate secrets, betrayal, and danger when her life is turned upside down, forcing her to confront her past and fight for her future.