Anti-Racism – YA

A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance, and Hope - *Sixteen #ownvoices authors offer up fantasy and science fiction short stories centering black girls . . . All these well-spun tales are enjoyable and accessible to readers of any background. Magical and real, this collection lives up to its goal with stories as diverse as the black experience.#BlackGirlMagic indeed."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A Song Below Water - “Morrow expertly and smartly explores race, bigotry, oppression, and injustice against a backdrop of ordinary life with a dose of the supernatural added to the mix. A Song Below Water is a must-read for lovers of fantasy and contemporary stories alike. ”—Booklist, starred review

Black Flamingo- -  A triumphant and emotional story about standing up for and embracing oneself that readers of any orientation and ethnicity will relate to.— SLJ Starred Review

Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard – "[An] empowering autobiographical novel fused with magical realism and allegory . . . with the nods to Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Malcolm X, and Alice Walker. This revelatory YA book deserves space on bookstore and library shelves for its healing power for all readers to break the chains of intergenerational pain and trauma."—School Library Journal, starred review

Felix Ever After - From its stunning cover art to the rich, messy, nuanced narrative at its heart, this is an unforgettable story of friendship, heartbreak, forgiveness, and self-discovery, crafted by an author whose obvious respect for teen readers radiates from every page. - ALA Booklist (starred review)

Pet - "A riveting and important read that couldn’t be more well timed to our society’s struggles with its own monsters." —School Library Journal, Starred Review

Song of Wraths and Ruin - An explosive, stunning fantasy debut… Brown’s world building is diverse and brimming with political intrigue, magic, and a burgeoning romance in the best of ways. Notably, Brown uses a lush fantasy backdrop to poignantly discuss real-world issues. - ALA Booklist (starred review)

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning - * "An epic feat... More than merely a young reader's adaptation of Kendi's landmark work, Stamped does a remarkable job of tying together disparate threads while briskly moving through its historical narrative."—Bookpage, starred review * "Required reading for everyone, especially those invested in the future of young people in America."—Booklist, starred review

You should See Me in a Crown - In Johnson’s emotionally resonant storytelling, the pragmatic, hopeful, awkward Liz Lighty comes alive, complete with fear, regrets, hopes, and dreams. So too do her cheer squad of devoted friends and the impressively drawn setting of Campbell High School. – Publishers Weekly Starred Review

• Publication Dates: 09.2019 – 06.2020
• Interest Levels: Ages: 12-17 / Grades 7-12
• Authors: Assorted
• Hardcover Editions
• All Starred Reviews

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