Summer of Sora High School, 2021
In summer, the song sings itself. - William Carlos Williams
When They Call you a Terrorist: a Story of Black Lives Matter and the Power to Change the World by Patrisse Cullors and Asha Bandele
Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney
When Nubia's best friend is threatened by a boy, Nubia will risk it all--her safety, her home, and her crush on that cute kid in English class--to become the hero society tells her she isn't.
Displacement by Kiku Hughes
A teenager is pulled back in time to witness her grandmother's experiences in World War II-era Japanese internment camps.
Flamer by Mike Curato
During the summer before high school, Aiden Navarro spends time at Boy Scout camp learning how to deal with bullies, changing friendships, and his new feelings for Elias.
Poetry of Secrets by Cambria Gordon
Isabel dreams of writing poetry, love, and being with the nobleman Diego. But, in Trujillo, Spain in 1481 such a love is forbidden by the boy's family because Isabel's family are conversos -- Jews forced to convert to Catholicism -- a secret that could destroy them all when the Inquisition reaches Trujillo and they are forced to flee.
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can't remember exactly when the feeling took root—that desire to look, to move closer, to touch. Whenever it started growing, it definitely bloomed the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club.
Even as we Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
Cowney Sequoyah escapes his Cherokee reservation for a job at an Asheville resort being used by the government to intern WWII enemy diplomats and their families. Soon, Cowney's refuge becomes a cage when the daughter of one of the residents goes missing and he finds himself accused of abduction and murder.
Charming as a Verb by Ben Philippe
Pocho por Matt de la Pena
libro electronico | audio libro
Danny, que es alto y delgado pero tiene talento para lanzar una recta, no parece encajar en la escuela de San Diego, donde su herencia mexicana y blanca hace que la gente lo juzgue incluso antes de que hable.
También disponible en inglés: libro electronico
El Inmortal por Francisco Montana Ibanez
Este libro narra dos historias de Bogotá. La de cinco hermanos colombianos que enfrentan la orfandad y la miseria con valentĂa. Y la de una niña huĂ©rfana que hará cualquier cosa para conocer al misterioso chico inmortal. El momento en que sus vidas se entrelazan jamás te dejará.
También disponible en inglés: libro electronico | audio libro
Las Fuentes del Silencio por Ruta Sepetys
libro electronico | audio libro
En el Castellana Hilton en 1957 Madrid, Daniel Matheson, de dieciocho años, se conecta con Ana Moreno a travĂ©s de la fotografĂa y el destino mientras Daniel descubre el lado increĂblemente oscuro de la ciudad bajo el gobierno del generalĂsimo Franco.
También disponible en inglés: libro electronico | audio libro
Black Friend: On Being a Better White Friend by Frederick Joseph
Frederick Joseph calls up race-related anecdotes from his past, explaining why they were hurtful & how he might handle things now. Each chapter features voices of artists & activists.
When the Light of the World was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through
Poet Laureate Joy Harjo gathers the work of more than 160 indigenous poets into one volume. This landmark anthology celebrates the indigenous peoples of North America, whose literary traditions stretch back centuries.
Muted by Tami Charles
Three black friends have dreams of success in the music industry. When they catch the attention of a prominent recording artist, they are drawn into his world, moving to Atlanta with Sean, despite warnings. They find themselves in a manipulative, abusive situation with a controlling man and must find the strength to escape.
Love is a Revolution by Renee Watson
Harlem teenager Nala is looking forward to a summer of movies and ice cream until she falls in love with the very woke Tye and pretends to be a social activist.
How it all Blew Up by Arvin Ahmadi
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova
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