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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

Angie Thomas

A young adult novel addressing racial injustice, police violence, and identity, following a teenager’s experience after witnessing a shooting.

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The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

A dystopian novel about a young girl forced to compete in a deadly televised game, exploring themes of survival and authoritarianism.

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The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars

John Green

A young adult novel about two teenagers with cancer who fall in love, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience.

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The Graveyard Book

The Graveyard Book

Neil Gaiman

A fantasy novel about a boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard, blending adventure with coming-of-age themes.

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On the Come Up

On the Come Up

Angie Thomas

A young adult novel about a teenage girl who dreams of becoming a rapper, dealing with themes of family, ambition, and identity.

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Other Words for Home

Other Words for Home

Jasmine Warga

A middle-grade novel about a young Syrian girl who moves to the U.S., exploring themes of identity, belonging, and resilience.

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All Kinds of Other

All Kinds of Other

James Sie

A young adult novel about two teenage boys navigating friendship, identity, and acceptance.

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The Neverending Story

The Neverending Story

Michael Ende

A fantasy novel about a young boy who becomes part of an epic adventure within a magical book.

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Five Flavors of Dumb

Five Flavors of Dumb

Antony John

A young adult novel about a girl managing a rock band while navigating challenges related to identity and self-acceptance.

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Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You

Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You

Peter Cameron

A coming-of-age novel about a young man’s search for identity and belonging in contemporary New York.

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Internment

Internment

Samira Ahmed

A dystopian novel about a young Muslim girl placed in an internment camp in the U.S., addressing themes of freedom and resistance.

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La Belle Sauvage

La Belle Sauvage

Philip Pullman

A prequel to *His Dark Materials*, following young Malcolm as he embarks on a fantastical adventure involving intrigue and otherworldly forces.

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Stargirl

Stargirl

Jerry Spinelli

A young adult novel about individuality and nonconformity, following a unique girl named Stargirl as she navigates high school life.

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Wonder

Wonder

R. J. Palacio

A heartwarming story about a boy with a facial difference who attends mainstream school for the first time, facing challenges and friendships.

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Seeker

Seeker

Arwen Elys Dayton

A young adult fantasy novel about a girl training to become a Seeker, tasked with protecting the world from dark forces.

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Disruptor

Disruptor

Arwen Elys Dayton

The concluding novel in the *Seeker* series, following characters in their struggle against powerful, hidden enemies.

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The Legend Trilogy

The Legend Trilogy

Marie Lu

A dystopian young adult series about two teens from different worlds who uncover government secrets.

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Holes

Holes

Louis Sachar

A young adult novel about a boy sent to a camp where he’s forced to dig holes, uncovering mysteries of the past.

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Turtles All the Way Down

Turtles All the Way Down

John Green

A young adult novel about mental health, friendship, and self-discovery, featuring a protagonist with OCD.

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If I Ever Get Out of Here

If I Ever Get Out of Here

Eric Gansworth

A young adult novel about friendship, identity, and music, set in the 1970s.

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The Dark is Rising

The Dark is Rising

Susan Cooper

A fantasy novel in which a young boy discovers his role in an ancient struggle between Light and Dark.

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Little Brother

Little Brother

Cory Doctorow

A dystopian novel about teenage hackers resisting government surveillance in a near-future America.

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Ender's Shadow

Ender's Shadow

Orson Scott Card

A parallel novel to *Ender's Game*, focusing on the character Bean.

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You Should See Me in a Crown

You Should See Me in a Crown

Leah Johnson

A YA novel about a girl’s journey to self-acceptance while pursuing her dreams.

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Heartstopper

Heartstopper

Alice Oseman

A graphic novel about friendship and love between two teenage boys.

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Here the Whole Time

Here the Whole Time

Vitor Martins

A YA novel about self-acceptance and friendship between two boys during a two-week holiday.

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Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me

Mariko Tamaki

Graphic novel about love, heartbreak, and friendship, following a young girl's tumultuous relationship.

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Moxie

Moxie

Jennifer Mathieu

A YA novel about a high school girl who fights against sexism by starting an anonymous feminist zine.

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One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days

One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days

Giles Paley-Phillips

A fictional portrayal of adolescence and mental health.

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How to Be Topp

How to Be Topp

Ronald Searle

Satirical guide to school life, featuring Searle's illustrations.

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Stephen Chbosky

Coming-of-age novel about friendship, mental health, and self-discovery.

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Theodore Boone

Theodore Boone

John Grisham

Legal thriller for young readers, following a teenage aspiring lawyer.

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Theodore Boone

Theodore Boone

John Grisham

Legal thriller for young readers, following a teenage aspiring lawyer.

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Sick Kids In Love

Sick Kids In Love

Hannah Moskowitz

Young adult romance novel about two chronically ill teens.

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Hell Followed with Us

Hell Followed with Us

Andrew Joseph White

Young adult dystopian novel blending LGBTQ themes with horror.

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Gwen and Art Are Not in Love

Gwen and Art Are Not in Love

Lex Croucher

LGBTQ romantic comedy set in a fictional medieval world.

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