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One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus

Readers return to Bayview High School in the book, One Of Us Is Next by Karen M McManus which is a sequel to One Of…

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Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Merry Mao September 11, 2022 drama emotional family intense poetry violence

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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How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

Merry Mao September 9, 2022 family friendships lgbt magical realism Romance

Before the book was published, I overheard several people discussing it, thus I find it amazing that it hasn’t been more well known. I was…

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Unclaimed Baggage by Jen Doll

Merry Mao September 1, 2022 coming of age friends friendships growing up small town summer job

TW: sexual assault, racism, alcoholism Three main protagonists, Doris, Nell, and Grant, are followed in Unclaimed Baggage as they work summer jobs at the shop…

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Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro

Merry Mao August 30, 2022 death emotional family friendships intense lgbtqia mental health racism

TW: racism, assault, violence, police brutality, murder/death Anger is a Gift is a very challenging book for a variety of reasons. Please be advised that…

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Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

Merry Mao August 28, 2022 emotional friendships intense racism relationships

TW: child abuse/neglect, miscarriage, homophobia The novel Monday’s Not Coming is complex. The novel focuses on the mysterious disappearances of black children and the faulty…