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Best Teen Fiction of 2021

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Chicago Public Library recommends these titles as the very best fiction published in 2021 for teens.

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Be Dazzled

Be Dazzled

by La Sala, Ryan

Book - 2021

Raffy is determined to win first prize at the Controverse Championship of Cosplay, the biggest contest of the year, but his fiercest rival turns out to be...Show more Raffy is determined to win first prize at the Controverse Championship of Cosplay, the biggest contest of the year, but his fiercest rival turns out to be his ex-boyfriend Luca. Competitive cosplay and love collide in this funny gay romance about expressing yourself through fandom. Show less

Raffy is determined to win first prize at the Controverse Championship of Cosplay, the biggest contest of the year, but his fiercest rival turns out to be...Show more Raffy is determined to win first prize at the Controverse Championship of Cosplay, the biggest contest of the year, but his fiercest rival turns out to be his ex-boyfriend Luca. Competitive cosplay and love collide in this funny gay romance about expressing yourself through fandom. Show less

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Beasts of Prey

Beasts of Prey

by Gray, Ayana

Book - 2021

Koffi, a poor indentured servant girl, and Ekon, a young warrior trying to fulfill his duty to become a "son of the six," cross paths during a f...Show more Koffi, a poor indentured servant girl, and Ekon, a young warrior trying to fulfill his duty to become a "son of the six," cross paths during a fire at the village zoo of Lkossa. Motivated by their own secrets, they team up on a wild adventure to the Greater Jungle trying to hunt down a legendary beast called the Shetani that has been killing their village people. But they find out that the beast may not be a beast and that nothing is what it seems in this jungle. Show less

Koffi, a poor indentured servant girl, and Ekon, a young warrior trying to fulfill his duty to become a "son of the six," cross paths during a f...Show more Koffi, a poor indentured servant girl, and Ekon, a young warrior trying to fulfill his duty to become a "son of the six," cross paths during a fire at the village zoo of Lkossa. Motivated by their own secrets, they team up on a wild adventure to the Greater Jungle trying to hunt down a legendary beast called the Shetani that has been killing their village people. But they find out that the beast may not be a beast and that nothing is what it seems in this jungle. Show less

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Blackout

Blackout

Book - 2021

Six of the strongest voices in YA lit have combined forces to bring you interconnected short stories that take place during a blackout in New York City on...Show more Six of the strongest voices in YA lit have combined forces to bring you interconnected short stories that take place during a blackout in New York City on a hot summer night. Authors including Nicola Yoon and Angie Thomas contribute tales of exes falling back in love, old friends becoming more than friends and all sorts of queer romance in the air. Show less

Six of the strongest voices in YA lit have combined forces to bring you interconnected short stories that take place during a blackout in New York City on...Show more Six of the strongest voices in YA lit have combined forces to bring you interconnected short stories that take place during a blackout in New York City on a hot summer night. Authors including Nicola Yoon and Angie Thomas contribute tales of exes falling back in love, old friends becoming more than friends and all sorts of queer romance in the air. Show less

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Blood Like Magic

Blood Like Magic

by Sambury, Liselle

Book - 2021

Voya has finally reached the age for her Calling as a witch. However, in order to pass her ancestor’s Calling trial, she must find and kill her first love. If she doesn’t, she and her family will be stripped of their generational magic. Voya has finally reached the age for her Calling as a witch. However, in order to pass her ancestor’s Calling trial, she must find and kill her first love. If she doesn’t, she and her family will be stripped of their generational magic. Show less

Voya has finally reached the age for her Calling as a witch. However, in order to pass her ancestor’s Calling trial, she must find and kill her first love. If she doesn’t, she and her family will be stripped of their generational magic. Voya has finally reached the age for her Calling as a witch. However, in order to pass her ancestor’s Calling trial, she must find and kill her first love. If she doesn’t, she and her family will be stripped of their generational magic. Show less

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Chlorine Sky

Chlorine Sky

by Browne, Mahogany L.

Book - 2021

In this novel written in verse, Skyy is dealing with bullying from her friends, sister and boys. She thrives in swimming and basketball, but sometimes she...Show more In this novel written in verse, Skyy is dealing with bullying from her friends, sister and boys. She thrives in swimming and basketball, but sometimes she is asked to tone it down because she intimidates the boys. This is a coming-of-age story that focuses on friendships, family and love relationships. Show less

In this novel written in verse, Skyy is dealing with bullying from her friends, sister and boys. She thrives in swimming and basketball, but sometimes she...Show more In this novel written in verse, Skyy is dealing with bullying from her friends, sister and boys. She thrives in swimming and basketball, but sometimes she is asked to tone it down because she intimidates the boys. This is a coming-of-age story that focuses on friendships, family and love relationships. Show less

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The Darkness Outside Us

The Darkness Outside Us

by Schrefer, Eliot

Book - 2021

Prepare yourself for meteor-sized plot twists in this unforgettable science fiction novel about Ambrose and Kodiak, two teen astronauts on a mission to re...Show more Prepare yourself for meteor-sized plot twists in this unforgettable science fiction novel about Ambrose and Kodiak, two teen astronauts on a mission to rescue Ambrose’s sister, Minerva. What is the Operating System on the Coordinated Endeavor hiding from them and can they make it to Titan, the moon of Saturn where Minerva sent her distress signal? Show less

Prepare yourself for meteor-sized plot twists in this unforgettable science fiction novel about Ambrose and Kodiak, two teen astronauts on a mission to re...Show more Prepare yourself for meteor-sized plot twists in this unforgettable science fiction novel about Ambrose and Kodiak, two teen astronauts on a mission to rescue Ambrose’s sister, Minerva. What is the Operating System on the Coordinated Endeavor hiding from them and can they make it to Titan, the moon of Saturn where Minerva sent her distress signal? Show less

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The Electric Kingdom

The Electric Kingdom

by Arnold, David

Book - 2021

After the world has been devastated by Fly Flu, a few survivors attempt to find hope and meaning in the wreckage. Avoiding swarms of flies, a group of you...Show more After the world has been devastated by Fly Flu, a few survivors attempt to find hope and meaning in the wreckage. Avoiding swarms of flies, a group of young people search for a mythical portal that might deliver them to a place called home while a mysterious figure who has lived many lives attempts to repair the world. Show less

After the world has been devastated by Fly Flu, a few survivors attempt to find hope and meaning in the wreckage. Avoiding swarms of flies, a group of you...Show more After the world has been devastated by Fly Flu, a few survivors attempt to find hope and meaning in the wreckage. Avoiding swarms of flies, a group of young people search for a mythical portal that might deliver them to a place called home while a mysterious figure who has lived many lives attempts to repair the world. Show less

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Firekeeper's Daughter

Firekeeper's Daughter

by Boulley, Angeline

Book - 2021

Daunis’s life has always been divided between her mother’s white family and her father’s Ojibwe community, but when her best friend Lily is murdered by he...Show more Daunis’s life has always been divided between her mother’s white family and her father’s Ojibwe community, but when her best friend Lily is murdered by her boyfriend, things get even more complicated. In this fascinating thriller, Daunis helps investigate the meth dealers who are causing trouble for her Sault Ste. Marie hockey team, as she struggles to find her place in her Anishinaabe family. Show less

Daunis’s life has always been divided between her mother’s white family and her father’s Ojibwe community, but when her best friend Lily is murdered by he...Show more Daunis’s life has always been divided between her mother’s white family and her father’s Ojibwe community, but when her best friend Lily is murdered by her boyfriend, things get even more complicated. In this fascinating thriller, Daunis helps investigate the meth dealers who are causing trouble for her Sault Ste. Marie hockey team, as she struggles to find her place in her Anishinaabe family. Show less

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The Gilded Ones

The Gilded Ones

by Forna, Namina

Book - 2020

During her purity ceremony, Deka finds out that she’s an alaki, a descendant of evil demons called the Gilded Ones who have magical gold blood. She’s sent...Show more During her purity ceremony, Deka finds out that she’s an alaki, a descendant of evil demons called the Gilded Ones who have magical gold blood. She’s sent away to train with an elite fighting force to defeat the terrifying deathshrieks, but she soon discovers that she might be wrong about who is good and who is evil. Show less

During her purity ceremony, Deka finds out that she’s an alaki, a descendant of evil demons called the Gilded Ones who have magical gold blood. She’s sent...Show more During her purity ceremony, Deka finds out that she’s an alaki, a descendant of evil demons called the Gilded Ones who have magical gold blood. She’s sent away to train with an elite fighting force to defeat the terrifying deathshrieks, but she soon discovers that she might be wrong about who is good and who is evil. Show less

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The Girls I've Been

The Girls I've Been

by Sharpe, Tess

Book - 2021

Now that her con artist mom is in jail, Nora’s been trying to act like a normal teen. But when she gets trapped in the middle of a bank robbery along side...Show more Now that her con artist mom is in jail, Nora’s been trying to act like a normal teen. But when she gets trapped in the middle of a bank robbery along side her girlfriend Iris and her ex Wes, she uses her criminal skills to save their lives in this heart-racing thriller. Show less

Now that her con artist mom is in jail, Nora’s been trying to act like a normal teen. But when she gets trapped in the middle of a bank robbery along side...Show more Now that her con artist mom is in jail, Nora’s been trying to act like a normal teen. But when she gets trapped in the middle of a bank robbery along side her girlfriend Iris and her ex Wes, she uses her criminal skills to save their lives in this heart-racing thriller. Show less

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Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating

by Jaigirdar, Adiba

Book - 2021

Although Hani and Ishu are the only Bengali students in their high school in Ireland, antisocial Ishu and gregarious Hani don’t really know each other unt...Show more Although Hani and Ishu are the only Bengali students in their high school in Ireland, antisocial Ishu and gregarious Hani don’t really know each other until Hani comes out to her friends as bisexual and pretends that Ishu is her girlfriend. Ishu decides to go along with Hani’s fake dating plan to get more votes in the Head Girl election, but they find themselves developing genuine feelings for each other in this sweet romance. Show less

Although Hani and Ishu are the only Bengali students in their high school in Ireland, antisocial Ishu and gregarious Hani don’t really know each other unt...Show more Although Hani and Ishu are the only Bengali students in their high school in Ireland, antisocial Ishu and gregarious Hani don’t really know each other until Hani comes out to her friends as bisexual and pretends that Ishu is her girlfriend. Ishu decides to go along with Hani’s fake dating plan to get more votes in the Head Girl election, but they find themselves developing genuine feelings for each other in this sweet romance. Show less

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How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love With the Universe

How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love With the Universe

by Vasquez Gilliland, Raquel

Paperback - 2021

In this romantic, emotional book with elements of magical realism, Moon Fuentez accompanies her influencer sister as camerawoman and merch girl on a cross...Show more In this romantic, emotional book with elements of magical realism, Moon Fuentez accompanies her influencer sister as camerawoman and merch girl on a cross-country tour of social media stars. Along for the ride is the gorgeous, talented Santiago, who Moon is immediately interested in. It's too bad that he always seems angry with her, and Moon has more important things to worry about, like the curse on her family. Show less

In this romantic, emotional book with elements of magical realism, Moon Fuentez accompanies her influencer sister as camerawoman and merch girl on a cross...Show more In this romantic, emotional book with elements of magical realism, Moon Fuentez accompanies her influencer sister as camerawoman and merch girl on a cross-country tour of social media stars. Along for the ride is the gorgeous, talented Santiago, who Moon is immediately interested in. It's too bad that he always seems angry with her, and Moon has more important things to worry about, like the curse on her family. Show less

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In the Wild Light

In the Wild Light

by Zentner, Jeff

Book - 2021

When Cash's best friend secures him a spot at an east coast elite boarding school, his ticket out of his addiction-riddled Appalachian town, he finds a wo...Show more When Cash's best friend secures him a spot at an east coast elite boarding school, his ticket out of his addiction-riddled Appalachian town, he finds a world outside the grief and loss he has known. He puts pen to paper in this subtly sweet coming of age story. Show less

When Cash's best friend secures him a spot at an east coast elite boarding school, his ticket out of his addiction-riddled Appalachian town, he finds a wo...Show more When Cash's best friend secures him a spot at an east coast elite boarding school, his ticket out of his addiction-riddled Appalachian town, he finds a world outside the grief and loss he has known. He puts pen to paper in this subtly sweet coming of age story. Show less

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Indivisible

Indivisible

by Aleman, Daniel

Book - 2021

In this debut novel, Mateo, a shy aspiring actor living in New York City, works after school at Adela's Corner, the bodega owned by his family owns. Unfor...Show more In this debut novel, Mateo, a shy aspiring actor living in New York City, works after school at Adela's Corner, the bodega owned by his family owns. Unfortunately, his parents are undocumented and one day while Mateo is in school they are detained by ICE and later deported. Mateo must deal with the repercussions and figure out what to do to take care of his sister and the family bodega while still attending school and acting as if nothing happened. Show less

In this debut novel, Mateo, a shy aspiring actor living in New York City, works after school at Adela's Corner, the bodega owned by his family owns. Unfor...Show more In this debut novel, Mateo, a shy aspiring actor living in New York City, works after school at Adela's Corner, the bodega owned by his family owns. Unfortunately, his parents are undocumented and one day while Mateo is in school they are detained by ICE and later deported. Mateo must deal with the repercussions and figure out what to do to take care of his sister and the family bodega while still attending school and acting as if nothing happened. Show less

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Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Last Night at the Telegraph Club

by Lo, Malinda

Book - 2021

In this fascinating historical novel, seventeen-year-old Chinese-American Lily falls for her friend Kath during their outings to San Francisco lesbian bar...Show more In this fascinating historical novel, seventeen-year-old Chinese-American Lily falls for her friend Kath during their outings to San Francisco lesbian bar The Telegraph Club. Set in the early 1950s, the book shows how Lily copes with homophobia, racism, sexism and Communist accusations during a tumultuous time in America. Show less

In this fascinating historical novel, seventeen-year-old Chinese-American Lily falls for her friend Kath during their outings to San Francisco lesbian bar...Show more In this fascinating historical novel, seventeen-year-old Chinese-American Lily falls for her friend Kath during their outings to San Francisco lesbian bar The Telegraph Club. Set in the early 1950s, the book shows how Lily copes with homophobia, racism, sexism and Communist accusations during a tumultuous time in America. Show less

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The Mirror Season

The Mirror Season

by McLemore, Anna-Marie

Book - 2021

Ciela works in her family’s pastelería, where Ciela possesses el don, the gift, to make enchanted pan dulce. After attending a house party, Ciela and a ne...Show more Ciela works in her family’s pastelería, where Ciela possesses el don, the gift, to make enchanted pan dulce. After attending a house party, Ciela and a new boy in town, who is unconscious, are both sexually assaulted. This is a story about trauma, magical realism and being able to recover the shattered pieces of yourself. Show less

Ciela works in her family’s pastelería, where Ciela possesses el don, the gift, to make enchanted pan dulce. After attending a house party, Ciela and a ne...Show more Ciela works in her family’s pastelería, where Ciela possesses el don, the gift, to make enchanted pan dulce. After attending a house party, Ciela and a new boy in town, who is unconscious, are both sexually assaulted. This is a story about trauma, magical realism and being able to recover the shattered pieces of yourself. Show less

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Muted

Muted

by Charles, Tami

Book - 2021

In a story told through verse that seems ripped from the headlines, Denver's talent and love of music are manipulated by a famous R&B singer who threatens to steal much more than her songs, maybe even her very soul. In a story told through verse that seems ripped from the headlines, Denver's talent and love of music are manipulated by a famous R&B singer who threatens to steal much more than her songs, maybe even her very soul. Show less

In a story told through verse that seems ripped from the headlines, Denver's talent and love of music are manipulated by a famous R&B singer who threatens to steal much more than her songs, maybe even her very soul. In a story told through verse that seems ripped from the headlines, Denver's talent and love of music are manipulated by a famous R&B singer who threatens to steal much more than her songs, maybe even her very soul. Show less

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On the Hook

On the Hook

by Stork, Francisco X.

Book - 2021

Hector has always been mild-mannered, except when it comes to competitive chess. But after an incident of violence that occurs in his neighborhood, he has...Show more Hector has always been mild-mannered, except when it comes to competitive chess. But after an incident of violence that occurs in his neighborhood, he has full cause for revenge. Things will never return to the way they were, but what kind of person will Hector become? Show less

Hector has always been mild-mannered, except when it comes to competitive chess. But after an incident of violence that occurs in his neighborhood, he has...Show more Hector has always been mild-mannered, except when it comes to competitive chess. But after an incident of violence that occurs in his neighborhood, he has full cause for revenge. Things will never return to the way they were, but what kind of person will Hector become? Show less

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Perfectly Parvin

Perfectly Parvin

by Abtahi, Olivia

Book - 2021

In a rare book about younger teens, 14-year-old Parvin (pronounced PAR-veen in Farsi) feels totally humiliated when her boyfriend dumps her at freshman or...Show more In a rare book about younger teens, 14-year-old Parvin (pronounced PAR-veen in Farsi) feels totally humiliated when her boyfriend dumps her at freshman orientation. She vows to become a less loud, more rom-com friendly version of herself to snag a homecoming date, even though her friends Ruth and Fabian encourage her to be her outspoken self. On top of her dating problems, Parvin’s beloved Aunt Sara may not be able to visit from Iran because of the Muslim ban, but nothing keeps this plucky heroine down for long. Show less

In a rare book about younger teens, 14-year-old Parvin (pronounced PAR-veen in Farsi) feels totally humiliated when her boyfriend dumps her at freshman or...Show more In a rare book about younger teens, 14-year-old Parvin (pronounced PAR-veen in Farsi) feels totally humiliated when her boyfriend dumps her at freshman orientation. She vows to become a less loud, more rom-com friendly version of herself to snag a homecoming date, even though her friends Ruth and Fabian encourage her to be her outspoken self. On top of her dating problems, Parvin’s beloved Aunt Sara may not be able to visit from Iran because of the Muslim ban, but nothing keeps this plucky heroine down for long. Show less

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Six Crimson Cranes

Six Crimson Cranes

by Lim, Elizabeth

Book - 2021

A banished Princess, hidden magic seeped in Eastern mythology and a cute dragon-hybrid man make this a delightful series opener where curses are not alway...Show more A banished Princess, hidden magic seeped in Eastern mythology and a cute dragon-hybrid man make this a delightful series opener where curses are not always what they seem. Princess Shiori must save her kingdom of Kiata from her evil stepmother and a looming war in this unique and thrilling fantasy. Show less

A banished Princess, hidden magic seeped in Eastern mythology and a cute dragon-hybrid man make this a delightful series opener where curses are not alway...Show more A banished Princess, hidden magic seeped in Eastern mythology and a cute dragon-hybrid man make this a delightful series opener where curses are not always what they seem. Princess Shiori must save her kingdom of Kiata from her evil stepmother and a looming war in this unique and thrilling fantasy. Show less

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Slingshot

Slingshot

by Helnwein, Mercedes

Book - 2021

Grace is a lonely student at a cut-rate boarding school in Florida until she accidentally meets Wade, a boy she unintentionally saves from a bully with he...Show more Grace is a lonely student at a cut-rate boarding school in Florida until she accidentally meets Wade, a boy she unintentionally saves from a bully with her slingshot. Much to Grace's distress, Wade likes her and gives her a reason to care in this hilariously painful story of first love. Show less

Grace is a lonely student at a cut-rate boarding school in Florida until she accidentally meets Wade, a boy she unintentionally saves from a bully with he...Show more Grace is a lonely student at a cut-rate boarding school in Florida until she accidentally meets Wade, a boy she unintentionally saves from a bully with her slingshot. Much to Grace's distress, Wade likes her and gives her a reason to care in this hilariously painful story of first love. Show less

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A Snake Falls to Earth

A Snake Falls to Earth

by Little Badger, Darcie

Book - 2021

Nina attempts to translate a story told by her great-great-grandmother Rosita, even though she doesn’t understand the Lipan Apache language it’s written i...Show more Nina attempts to translate a story told by her great-great-grandmother Rosita, even though she doesn’t understand the Lipan Apache language it’s written in, while also keeping an eye on a mysterious man who seems to be hunting for something on her family’s Texas land as a hurricane approaches. Meanwhile, a cottonmouth named Oli befriends coyote sisters Risk and Reign, a toad named Ami and a hawk named Brightest in the Reflecting World as he attempts to find his snake siblings. In her second novel, Littlebadger combines Indigenous storytelling with climate change and language reclamation issues in a book that will leave you cheering for Nina, Oli and their friends to triumph over evil. Show less

Nina attempts to translate a story told by her great-great-grandmother Rosita, even though she doesn’t understand the Lipan Apache language it’s written i...Show more Nina attempts to translate a story told by her great-great-grandmother Rosita, even though she doesn’t understand the Lipan Apache language it’s written in, while also keeping an eye on a mysterious man who seems to be hunting for something on her family’s Texas land as a hurricane approaches. Meanwhile, a cottonmouth named Oli befriends coyote sisters Risk and Reign, a toad named Ami and a hawk named Brightest in the Reflecting World as he attempts to find his snake siblings. In her second novel, Littlebadger combines Indigenous storytelling with climate change and language reclamation issues in a book that will leave you cheering for Nina, Oli and their friends to triumph over evil. Show less

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Some Girls Do

Some Girls Do

by Dugan, Jennifer

Book - 2021

Out-and-proud track star Morgan and in-the-closet beauty queen Ruby are as different as can be, but their immediate attraction is undeniable and unavoidab...Show more Out-and-proud track star Morgan and in-the-closet beauty queen Ruby are as different as can be, but their immediate attraction is undeniable and unavoidable. As the two give in to their ever-increasing feelings, barriers from Morgan's past and Ruby's present threaten to keep them from becoming something real. Established fans and new readers alike will enjoy Dugan's down-to-earth story of young love and self-determination. Show less

Out-and-proud track star Morgan and in-the-closet beauty queen Ruby are as different as can be, but their immediate attraction is undeniable and unavoidab...Show more Out-and-proud track star Morgan and in-the-closet beauty queen Ruby are as different as can be, but their immediate attraction is undeniable and unavoidable. As the two give in to their ever-increasing feelings, barriers from Morgan's past and Ruby's present threaten to keep them from becoming something real. Established fans and new readers alike will enjoy Dugan's down-to-earth story of young love and self-determination. Show less

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Switch

Switch

by King, A. S.

Book - 2021

Truda Becker is a high school teen from Pennsylvania whose world has become trapped in a fold of time where “real” time has stopped. This is a surreal story about sibling and parent relationships, isolation and human connection. Truda Becker is a high school teen from Pennsylvania whose world has become trapped in a fold of time where “real” time has stopped. This is a surreal story about sibling and parent relationships, isolation and human connection. Show less

Truda Becker is a high school teen from Pennsylvania whose world has become trapped in a fold of time where “real” time has stopped. This is a surreal story about sibling and parent relationships, isolation and human connection. Truda Becker is a high school teen from Pennsylvania whose world has become trapped in a fold of time where “real” time has stopped. This is a surreal story about sibling and parent relationships, isolation and human connection. Show less

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We Are the Ashes, We Are the Fire

We Are the Ashes, We Are the Fire

by McCullough, Joy

Book - 2021

Em doesn’t know how to process the rage she feels after her sister Nor’s rapist gets convicted of the crime but doesn’t serve any jail time. She starts wr...Show more Em doesn’t know how to process the rage she feels after her sister Nor’s rapist gets convicted of the crime but doesn’t serve any jail time. She starts writing a story about a French girl named Marguerite who, according to legend, sought vengeance against the men who raped and murdered her family members, in this illustrated part prose, part poetry narrative from the author of Blood Water Paint. Show less

Em doesn’t know how to process the rage she feels after her sister Nor’s rapist gets convicted of the crime but doesn’t serve any jail time. She starts wr...Show more Em doesn’t know how to process the rage she feels after her sister Nor’s rapist gets convicted of the crime but doesn’t serve any jail time. She starts writing a story about a French girl named Marguerite who, according to legend, sought vengeance against the men who raped and murdered her family members, in this illustrated part prose, part poetry narrative from the author of Blood Water Paint. Show less

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