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Best YA Fiction of 2021

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE WORDS IN MY HANDS

by Asphyxia ; illustrated by Asphyxia

A distressingly insightful vision of the future that also offers warmth and hope. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE COST OF KNOWING

by Brittney Morris

A timely, poignant page-turner about grief, love, and facing your fears. Full review >

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