My favorite YA books have been the 3 books by Elizabeth Acevedo-Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land. I listened to all three on audio and purchased the books for my library.
So glad to see the recommendation for Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly by Jim DeRogatis. That was such an eye-opening, enraging read. There is a new biography of Aliayah coming out tomorrow (Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah by Kathy Iandoli) which I am looking forward to reading. I'm curious how the book will address the R. Kelly of it all, but I feel sort of conflicted about it too as so much of Aaliyah's legacy/public persona is tied to him and I want more for her than that. And yipee for a SDB interview!
I'm so glad you asked about YA books so I can find some here in the comments. I have only read a few and you have probably read them: The Fault in Our Stars, The Upside of Unrequited Love, T.H.U.G (The Hate You Give), The Education of Margot Sanches by Lilliam Rivera. P.S. I've happily shared your newsletter with friends and once again this week highlighted it and the Bingo game in my newsletter. Love love love this work you are doing.
My favorite YA books have been the 3 books by Elizabeth Acevedo-Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land. I listened to all three on audio and purchased the books for my library.
Top YA books:
We Are Okay, Nina LaCour
Once and For All, Sarah Dessen (CW: school shooting)
Golden, Jessi Kirby
Truly Devious series, Maureen Johnson
So glad to see the recommendation for Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly by Jim DeRogatis. That was such an eye-opening, enraging read. There is a new biography of Aliayah coming out tomorrow (Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah by Kathy Iandoli) which I am looking forward to reading. I'm curious how the book will address the R. Kelly of it all, but I feel sort of conflicted about it too as so much of Aaliyah's legacy/public persona is tied to him and I want more for her than that. And yipee for a SDB interview!
I really liked Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson!
I'm so glad you asked about YA books so I can find some here in the comments. I have only read a few and you have probably read them: The Fault in Our Stars, The Upside of Unrequited Love, T.H.U.G (The Hate You Give), The Education of Margot Sanches by Lilliam Rivera. P.S. I've happily shared your newsletter with friends and once again this week highlighted it and the Bingo game in my newsletter. Love love love this work you are doing.