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The Field Guide to the North American Teenager

by Ben Philippe ...

Surprises await a clever Black French Canadian teen when he's forced to attend high school in Austin, Texas, in this hilarious contemporary YA novel.William C. Morris YA Debut Award Winner!"A witty debut with whip-smart dialogue that will find much love among fans of authors like John Green and Jason Reynolds." — SLJ (starred review)Meet Norris Kaplan. As a Black French Canadian who has been ... Read more

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Surprises await a clever Black French Canadian teen when he's forced to attend high school in Austin, Texas, in this hilarious contemporary YA novel.William C. Morris YA Debut Award Winner!"A witty debut with whip-smart dialogue that will find much love among fans of authors like John Green and Jason Reynolds." — SLJ (starred review)Meet Norris Kaplan. As a Black French Canadian who has been
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Charming as a Verb

by Ben Philippe ...

A charming teen dog-walker meets his match in this romantic comedy from the award-winning author of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager , perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han."Henri's narrative swagger effortlessly charms the reader, but it's his growing self-awareness that gives this delightful novel its depth. An intelligently narrated romance with plenty of witty banter and ... Read more

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A charming teen dog-walker meets his match in this romantic comedy from the award-winning author of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager , perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han."Henri's narrative swagger effortlessly charms the reader, but it's his growing self-awareness that gives this delightful novel its depth. An intelligently narrated romance with plenty of witty banter and
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Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend

Notes from the Other Side of the Fist Bump

by Ben Philippe ...

A biting, hilarious memoir in essays chronicling a lifetime of being the Black friend* in white spaces. (*see also: foreign kid, boyfriend, coworker, student, teacher, enemy)"Flat-out funny. . . This is a great next-book for fans of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life , but if a reader hasn't turned to either of those yet, Phili... ... Read more

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A biting, hilarious memoir in essays chronicling a lifetime of being the Black friend* in white spaces. (*see also: foreign kid, boyfriend, coworker, student, teacher, enemy)"Flat-out funny. . . This is a great next-book for fans of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life , but if a reader hasn't turned to either of those yet, Phili...
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The Field Guide to the North American Teenager

by Ben Philippe ...

Narrated by James Fouhey ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

William C. Morris YA Debut Award Winner!A hilarious YA contemporary realistic novel about a witty Black French Canadian teen who moves to Austin, Texas, and experiences the joys, clichés, and awkward humiliations of the American high school experience—including falling in love. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon, When Dimple Met Rishi, and John Green.Norris Kaplan is clever, cynical, and quite ... Read more

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William C. Morris YA Debut Award Winner!A hilarious YA contemporary realistic novel about a witty Black French Canadian teen who moves to Austin, Texas, and experiences the joys, clichés, and awkward humiliations of the American high school experience—including falling in love. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon, When Dimple Met Rishi, and John Green.Norris Kaplan is clever, cynical, and quite
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Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend

Notes From the Other Side of the Fist Bump

by Ben Philippe ...

Narrated by James Fouhey ...

Unabridged

8 hours 29 min

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a good white person of liberal leanings must be in want of a Black friend.In the biting, hilarious vein of What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life comes Ben Philippe’s candid memoir-in-essays, chronicling a lifetime of being the Black friend (see also: foreign kid, boyfriend, coworker, student, teacher, roommate, ... Read more

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a good white person of liberal leanings must be in want of a Black friend.In the biting, hilarious vein of What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life comes Ben Philippe’s candid memoir-in-essays, chronicling a lifetime of being the Black friend (see also: foreign kid, boyfriend, coworker, student, teacher, roommate,
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A Love Hate Thing

by Whitney D. Grandison ...

Narrated by Adenrele Ojo, Barrie Buckner ...

Unabridged

13 hours 15 min

“If you love a good enemies-to-lovers trope, run—don’t walk—to the nearest bookstore or library near you.” —BuzzFeed"I couldn’t put it down!” —New York Times bestselling author Simone ElkelesWhen Tyson Trice finds himself tossed into the wealthy community of Pacific Hills, he expects not to belong. Not that he cares. After recovering from being shot and surviving the rough streets of Lindenwood, ... Read more

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“If you love a good enemies-to-lovers trope, run—don’t walk—to the nearest bookstore or library near you.” —BuzzFeed"I couldn’t put it down!” —New York Times bestselling author Simone ElkelesWhen Tyson Trice finds himself tossed into the wealthy community of Pacific Hills, he expects not to belong. Not that he cares. After recovering from being shot and surviving the rough streets of Lindenwood,
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I'll Be the One

by Lyla Lee ...

Narrated by Greta Jung ...

Unabridged

8 hours 50 min

Diverse book recommended by The Today Show * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Bank Street Best Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA’s Rainbow Book List Top 10 for Teen ReadersThe world of K-Pop has never met a star like this. Debut author Lyla Lee delivers a deliciously fun, thoughtful rom-com celebrating confidence and body positivity—perfect for fans of Jenny Han ... Read more

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Diverse book recommended by The Today Show * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Bank Street Best Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA’s Rainbow Book List Top 10 for Teen ReadersThe world of K-Pop has never met a star like this. Debut author Lyla Lee delivers a deliciously fun, thoughtful rom-com celebrating confidence and body positivity—perfect for fans of Jenny Han
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It's Not Like It's a Secret

by Misa Sugiura ...

Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller ...

Unabridged

10 hours 34 min

*""Well-paced, brimming with drama, and utterly vital.""*—Kirkus (starred review)This charming and bittersweet coming-of-age story featuring two girls of color falling in love is part To All the Boys I've Loved Before and part Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature!Sixteen-year-old Sana Kiyohara has too many secrets. Some are small, like how it ... Read more

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*""Well-paced, brimming with drama, and utterly vital.""*—Kirkus (starred review)This charming and bittersweet coming-of-age story featuring two girls of color falling in love is part To All the Boys I've Loved Before and part Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature!Sixteen-year-old Sana Kiyohara has too many secrets. Some are small, like how it
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Let Me Hear a Rhyme

by Tiffany D. Jackson ...

Narrated by Korey Jackson, Nile Bullock, Adenrele Ojo, Adam Lazarre-White ...

Unabridged

9 hours 31 min

In this striking new novel by the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly and Monday’s Not Coming, Tiffany D. Jackson tells the story of three Brooklyn teens who plot to turn their murdered friend into a major rap star by pretending he's still alive.Brooklyn, 1998. Biggie Smalls was right: Things done changed. But that doesn’t mean that Quadir and Jarrell are cool letting their best friend Steph ... Read more

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In this striking new novel by the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly and Monday’s Not Coming, Tiffany D. Jackson tells the story of three Brooklyn teens who plot to turn their murdered friend into a major rap star by pretending he's still alive.Brooklyn, 1998. Biggie Smalls was right: Things done changed. But that doesn’t mean that Quadir and Jarrell are cool letting their best friend Steph
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The Dangerous Art of Blending In

by Angelo Surmelis ...

Narrated by Michael Crouch ...

Unabridged

8 hours 9 min

~Lambda Literary Award finalist for the best LGBT YA novel of 2018~A raw, powerful, but ultimately uplifting debut novel perfect for fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe from debut author Angelo Surmelis.Seventeen-year-old Evan Panos doesn’t know where he fits in. His strict immigrant Greek mother refuses to see him as anything but a disappointment. His quiet, ... Read more

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~Lambda Literary Award finalist for the best LGBT YA novel of 2018~A raw, powerful, but ultimately uplifting debut novel perfect for fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe from debut author Angelo Surmelis.Seventeen-year-old Evan Panos doesn’t know where he fits in. His strict immigrant Greek mother refuses to see him as anything but a disappointment. His quiet,
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Pride

A Pride & Prejudice Remix

by Ibi Zoboi ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Acevedo ...

Unabridged

6 hours 8 min

In a timely update of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi skillfully balances cultural identity, class, and gentrification against the heady magic of first love in her vibrant reimagining of this beloved classic. A smart, funny, gorgeous retelling starring all characters of color.Don't miss the audiobook, read by Elizabeth Acevedo, the beloved author and ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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In a timely update of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi skillfully balances cultural identity, class, and gentrification against the heady magic of first love in her vibrant reimagining of this beloved classic. A smart, funny, gorgeous retelling starring all characters of color.Don't miss the audiobook, read by Elizabeth Acevedo, the beloved author and
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The Weight of the Stars

by K. Ancrum ...

Narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt ...

Unabridged

6 hours 54 min

A vivid, evocative YA lesbian romance about how the universe is full of second chances.Ryann Bird dreams of traveling across the stars. But a career in space isn't an option for a girl who lives in a trailer park on the "wrong" side of town. So Ryann becomes her circumstances and settles for acting out and skipping school to hang out with her delinquent friends.One day she meets Alexandria: a ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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A vivid, evocative YA lesbian romance about how the universe is full of second chances.Ryann Bird dreams of traveling across the stars. But a career in space isn't an option for a girl who lives in a trailer park on the "wrong" side of town. So Ryann becomes her circumstances and settles for acting out and skipping school to hang out with her delinquent friends.One day she meets Alexandria: a
... Read more

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