#ownvoices New YA by Black Creators | MARINet

by Hammonds Reed, Christina

Book - 2020

An exploration of ’90s Los Angeles during racial upheaval and one girl's awakening. An exploration of ’90s Los Angeles during racial upheaval and one girl's awakening. Show less

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Charming as A Verb

by Philippe, Ben

Book - 2020

A fun romance about a charismatic Haitian American teen who finally meets his match. A fun romance about a charismatic Haitian American teen who finally meets his match. Show less

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Cinderella Is Dead

by Bayron, Kalynn

Book - 2020

A unique twist on the classic Cinderella tale. Set in a fictional world two hundred years after Cinderella’s death, the story follows Sophia, a 16-year-old girl, as she struggles to define her own identity against the restrictions of her world. A unique twist on the classic Cinderella tale. Set in a fictional world two hundred years after Cinderella’s death, the story follows Sophia, a 16-year-old girl, as she struggles to define her own identity against the restrictions of her world. Show less

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Cane Warriors

by Wheatle, Alex

Book - 2020

Cane Warriors follows the true story of Tacky's War in Jamaica, 1760. Cane Warriors follows the true story of Tacky's War in Jamaica, 1760. Show less

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Daughters of Jubilation

by Corthron, Kara Lee

Book - 2020

In the Jim Crow South, white supremacy reigns and tensions are high. Evalene Deschamps' magic abilities are growing stronger by the day. Her family calls ...Show more In the Jim Crow South, white supremacy reigns and tensions are high. Evalene Deschamps' magic abilities are growing stronger by the day. Her family calls it jubilation—a gift passed down from generations of black women since the time of slavery. And as Evvie’s talents waken, something dark comes loose and threatens to resurface… Show less

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Dear Justyce

by Stone, Nic

Book - 2020

The sequel to Dear Martin. Incarcerated teen Quan writes letters to Justyce about his experiences in the American juvenile justice system. The sequel to Dear Martin. Incarcerated teen Quan writes letters to Justyce about his experiences in the American juvenile justice system. Show less

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Early Departures

by Reynolds, Justin A.

Book - 2020

Romeo and Juliet meets Groundhog Day and Love Story in this wonderfully romantic story of teenage love and second chances. Romeo and Juliet meets Groundhog Day and Love Story in this wonderfully romantic story of teenage love and second chances. Show less

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Every Body Looking

by Iloh, Candice

Book - 2020

"This book is a testament to the beauty of Black girls, their circumstances, bodies, and cultures."—Booklist, starred review. "This book is a testament to the beauty of Black girls, their circumstances, bodies, and cultures."—Booklist, starred review. Show less