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Best YA Biography and Memoir of 2020

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE

by George M. Johnson

A critical, captivating, merciful mirror for growing up Black and queer today. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

STUPID BLACK GIRL

by Aisha Redux illustrated by Brianna McCarthy

An important and eye-opening contribution to conversations about global identity politics. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SARAH BERNHARDT

by Catherine Reef

A captivating biography possessing as much verve as its inimitable subject. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

REDBONE

by Christian Staebler & Sonia Paoloni ; illustrated by Thibault Balahy

Musicians with heart put their people before profits in an inspirational tale. Full review >

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