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• Black History Is Your History

  Cassidy, Taylor,

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  Nonfiction. From the creator of TikTok sensation "Fast Black History," this book paints a vibrant picture of 12 figures whose groundbreaking contributions shaped America as we know it today.

• King of the Neuro Verse

  Goodwin, Idris,

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  Fiction. Novel in verse about a teen with ADHD who finds self-expression and first love during one epic summer school season.

• One Way Witch

  Okorafor, Nnedi,

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  Fiction. Najeeba has decided to Aro to teach her the Mystic Points, the powerful heart of sorcery. There is something awful Najeeba needs to kill and the Mystic Points are the only way.

• Pawnshop

  LindoYes (Poet),

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  Graphic novel. Explores the lives of everyday folx living in a re-imagined Philadelphia where healthcare is universal and emotional equity is regulated by two government entities: Emojis and Cupids.

• Pretty Girl County

  Wilson, Lakita,

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  Fiction. Former best friends Reya and Sommer reunite to help each other achieve their dreams. But as old wounds resurface and new challenges arise, they must navigate whether their friendship can be rebuilt.

• Two Truths and a Lionel

  Wasson, Brian,

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  Fiction. When a fire at a pet store has Lionel cast as the brave teen who helped everyone escape, Lionel can finally live up to the family name...except that he isn't sure he did any saving.

• Afrofuturism

  a History of Black Futures

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  Catalogue of the Smithsonian exhibition. Features over 125 illustrations of objects and images; chapters include essays by 21 artists and scholars who reflect on themes such as legacy, alienation and activism.

• Children of Anguish and Anarchy

  Adeyemi, Tomi,

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  Fiction. In the final book of the Legacy of Orïsha series, Baldyr’s quest to harness Zélie’s strength sends Zélie, Amari, and Tzain searching for allies in unknown lands.

• How Do I Draw These Memories?

  Joshua, Jonell,

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  Nonfiction. Jonell's graphic memoir plumbs the depths of what family can be—and how joy and hope can be found in the most ordinary and extraordinary moments.

• Poemhood, Our Black Revival

  History, Folklore & the Black Experience: a Young Adult Poetry Anthology

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  Featuresan all-star group of 37 voices, including such luminaries as Kwame Alexander, James Baldwin, Ibi Zoboi, Audre Lorde, Nikki Giovanni, and Gwendolyn Brooks.

• I'm Still Here

  Loving Myself in a World Not Made for Me

  Brown, Austin Channing,

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  Nonfiction. Covering topics like representation, self-love, allyship, and being Black in public, Brown helps kids nourish their identity and make sense of how they fit into the world.

• Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling

  Bryant, Elise (Elise M.),

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  Fiction. A dual POV rom-com about two teens who fall in love through missed connections and chance meetings on holidays over the course of a year.

• Akata Woman

  Okorafor, Nnedi,

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  Fiction. Defeating the guardians of the prize will take more from Sunny than she has to give, and triumph will mean she will be forever changed.

• Black Internet Effect

  Charles, Shavone,

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  Nonfiction. The musician and technology phenom tells her story in the hopes of guiding others and shaping a future where people, particularly women of color, feel empowered to make space for themselves and challenge society’s status quos.

• The Kindred

  Dow, Alechia,

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  Fiction. Hiding might just be the perfect way to discover the true strength of the Kindred bond and expose a scandal—and a love—that may decide the future of a galaxy.

• Kings of B'more

  Thomas, R. Eric,

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  Fiction. Best friends Harrison and Linus make a pact to do all the things—big and small—they’ve been too scared to do. But nothing feels scarier than saying goodbye to someone you love.