Best Teen & YA Nonfiction of 2024

by George Butler ; illustrated by George Butler

A raw and indelible work that presents the experiences, perspectives, and voices of ordinary people. Full review >

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by Michael Eric Dyson & Marc Favreau

A concise, readable account of the struggle for equality, freedom, and democracy in the U.S. Full review >

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by Corey Egbert ; illustrated by Corey Egbert

Nuanced and real; impressive and valuable. Full review >

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by Rebecca E. Hirsch ; illustrated by Eugenia Nobati

An engaging, visually appealing guide for science buffs, true-crime enthusiasts, and herbalists alike. Full review >

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by J. Albert Mann

Riveting, enlightening, infuriating, and timely: compulsory reading. Full review >

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by Walela Nehanda

Shatters mirrors and windows to reveal the jagged shards of self-determination: “gently volatile” and absolutely crucial. Full review >

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by Rex Ogle

Raw and vulnerable; a necessary look at the realities of homelessness. Full review >

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by Ernesto Saade ; illustrated by Ernesto Saade

Memorably elucidates real experiences in graphic detail through empathetic text and visuals. Full review >

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by Paula Yoo

A nuanced and necessary narrative. Full review >

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by Pei-yun Yu ; illustrated by Jian-xin Zhou ; translated by Lin King

An accessible, timely account of Taiwan’s struggles for democracy and human rights as experienced through a personal lens. Full review >

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