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Category: Poetry

LGBTQI+ Poetry Realistic Fiction

Dear Mothman by Robin Gow

Stirling Brandworks November 20, 2024 cryptidmiddle gradetransgender

Noah, a young boy, is struggling with the loss of his friend. He uses his letters to Mothman to cope. He and his friend Lewis…

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Award Winners Diverse Voices Poetry Realistic Fiction Reviews

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Stirling Brandworks September 11, 2022 dramaemotionalfamilyintensepoetryviolence

This unique take on a classic novel utilizes poetry to portray what feels like endless thoughts of a young boy about to commit a terrible…

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Diverse Voices Nutmeg Titles Poetry Realistic Fiction

Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi

Stirling Brandworks June 20, 2022 emotionalfamilygrowing upintensepoetryproblemsracismtold in verse

This fantastic young adult poetry book will have you invested in the story and have you thinking about its deeper meaning. This book follows the…

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Diverse Voices Non-Fiction Poetry

How I Resist: Activism and Hope for the Next Generation by Maureen Johnson

April 25, 2019

This is an outstanding collection of personal stories, poems, music, and interviews from some of the most influential icons in music, acting, politics, sports, and…

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Award Winners Diverse Voices Friends Poetry Realistic Fiction

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

April 25, 2019

Xiomara appears to be a tough as nails high school student but this Afro-Latino young lady has a much softer side to her. She loves…

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Award Winners Diverse Voices Friends Poetry Realistic Fiction School Stories

Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson

April 25, 2019

When a group of young Brooklyn students are given the opportunity to gather together in a safe, adult free classroom, they begin an explorative journey…

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Chick Lit Friends Hate to Read? Poetry Realistic Fiction School Stories

Exposed

June 1, 2011 friendsgrowing upintenseproblems

Title: Exposed Author: Kimberly Marcus Summary: Juniors Liz “Photo Girl” and Kate “Mistress of Modern Dance” have always called themselves forever friends.  However, everything changes…

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Hate to Read? Poetry Realistic Fiction

Identical

October 2, 2008 familyintenseproblemssecretssisterstwistedverse

Title: Identical Author: Ellen Hopkins Summary:Once there was a happy family with a loving Mom and Dad and two perfect identical twin daughters, Kaeleigh and Raeanne.…

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Chick Lit Paranormal Poetry Science Fiction and Fantasy

I Heart You, You Haunt Me

July 10, 2008 ghostsgriefloverelationshipsverse

Title: I Heart You, You Haunt Me Author: Lisa Schroeder Summary: Written in verse, this short novel is a moving story about loss, grief, and…

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Guy Books Poetry Realistic Fiction School Stories

What My Girlfriend Doesn’t Know

April 4, 2008

  Title: What My Girlfriend Doesn’t Know Author: Sonya Sones Summary: The good news for Robin: Sophie, the beautiful, popular girl of his dreams, is his…

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