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Books About Basketball for Teens

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BOY21

by Matthew Quick

A story that, like Finley, expresses a lot in relatively few words. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

TILT

by Alan Cumyn

The comedy and drama are both mild, but the two eminently likable teens at the center of it look capable of keeping heads... Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

PLANET MIDDLE SCHOOL

by Nikki Grimes

A work that should help adolescent readers find the courage and humor to grow into the individuals they already are. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

by Sherman Alexie & illustrated by Ellen Forney

Junior’s keen cartoons sprinkle the pages as his fluid narration deftly mingles raw feeling with funny, sardonic insight. Full review >

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