YA Nonfiction That Stands the Test of Time

by Lee Wind

An accessible, thorough, curiosity-provoking introduction to gender. 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 Laurie Boyle Crompton ; illustrated by Laurie Boyle Crompton

Relatable, visceral, and memorable. Full review >

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by Monica Edinger & Lesley Younge

An excellent way to understand a remarkable individual and his times. Full review >

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by Robin Wall Kimmerer ; adapted by Monique Gray Smith ; illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt

Both an urgent, essential call to action and an uplifting love letter. Full review >

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by Ferin Davis Anderson with Stephanie Sammartino McPherson

Skillfully introduces the complex story of wildfires, Indigenous knowledge, and climate change. Full review >

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by Artika R. Tyner

Informative and rousing. Full review >

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by Connie Goldsmith

Helpfully catalogs serious problems and provides guidance on coping strategies. Full review >

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by Katherine Speller ; illustrated by Harshad Marathe

A valuable guide for teens struggling with mental health and the people who care about them. Full review >

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by Caitlin Donohue

Solid research and a global perspective create a useful approach focusing on harm reduction. Full review >

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by Talia Aikens-Nuñez

Powerful stories from the battlefield illuminate courage and struggles for recognition. Full review >

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by Rachel HS Ginocchio ; illustrated by Mel Latthitham

A strong and accessible resource for both school reports and elective reading. Full review >

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by Lars Ortiz

An inviting, thorough, and accessible introduction to an important and perpetually relevant topic. Full review >

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by Nancy F. Castaldo

Hopeful and information-packed, this is a positive addition to the environmental shelf. Full review >

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by Tessa Brunton ; illustrated by Tessa Brunton

Painfully real. Full review >

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