Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism

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Book SynopsisSuspenseful and richly atmospheric, June Hur''s The Forest of Stolen Girls is a haunting historical mystery sure to keep readers guessing until the last page.1426, Joseon (Korea). Hwani''s family has never been the same since she and her younger sister went missing and were later found unconscious in the forest near a gruesome crime scene. Years later, Detective MinHwani''s fatherlearns that thirteen girls have recently disappeared from the same forest that nearly stole his daughters. He travels to their hometown on the island of Jeju to investigate only to vanish as well. Determined to find her father and solve the case that tore their family apart, Hwani returns home to pick up the trail. As she digs into the secrets of the small villageand collides with her now estranged sister, MaewolHwani comes to realize that the answer could lie within her own buried memories of what happened in the forest all those years ago. Praise fo

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Book SynopsisTake a journey through time and genres to discover stories where queer teens live, love, and shape the world around them. Seventeen young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of beautifully written diverse historical fiction for teens. From a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in war-torn 1870s Mexico featuring a transgender soldierto two girls falling in love while mourning the death of Kurt Cobainto forbidden love in a sixteenth-century Spanish conventand an asexual girl discovering her identity amid the 1970s roller-disco scene, All Out tells a diverse range of stories across cultures, time periods, and identities, shedding light on an area of history often ignored or forgotten. Readers searching for positive, nuanced, and authentic queer representationor just a darn good selection of storiesneed look no further than this superb collection.Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewFeaturing original stories from:Malinda LoMackenzi LeeRobin TTrade Review"Sumptuous language, plentiful historical detail, and satisfying endings....Readers searching for positive, nuanced, and authentic queer representation-or just a darn good selection of stories-need look no further than this superb collection." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"LGBTQIA story collections are scarce, but even if they weren't, this one would be essential." -Booklist"The diversity is refreshing... well written...Give to those teens who don't read full novels but still long for LGBTQ representation. A strong choice for most collections." –School Library Journal"Historical fiction has not been very common in queer YA, and All Out is here to change that. Queer people have so often been erased from history that it can feel as if we have no roots. All Out imagines the lives of queer teens throughout different time periods, often playing with genre (retellings, fairy tales, magical realism, fantasy) as well. Not only does this imagine queer histories, it imagines happy ones! It also features a range of identities, including trans, gay, lesbian, asexual, and aromantic characters." – Vulture

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Book SynopsisThe perfect childhood friends-to-lovers storyfull stop. Christina Lauren,New York Timesbestselling authors ofThe UnhoneymoonersandThe Soulmate EquationHer ex-boyfriend wants her back. Her former best friend is in town.Whendid Hannah's life become a K-drama?Hannah Cho had the next year all planned outthe perfect summer with her boyfriend, Nate, and then a fun senior year with their friends. But then Nate does what everyone else in Hannah's life seems to dohe leaves her, claiming they have nothing in common. He and all her friends are newly obsessed with K-pop and K-dramas, and Hannah is not. After years of trying to embrace the American part and shunning the Korean side of her Korean American identity to fit in, Hannah finds that's exactly what now has her on the outs. But someone who does know K-dramasso well that he's actually starring in oneis Jacob Kim, Hannah's former best friend, whom she hasn't seen in years. He's desperate for a break from the fame, so a family trip back to Trade Review"The perfect childhood friends-to-lovers story—full stop." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners and The Soulmate Equation"Adorable, heartfelt, and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!" —Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a Boyfriend "A deliciously swoony romance." —Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart Principle"Daebak! This debut has plenty to offer avid romcom readers." —Suzanne Park, author of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous and The Perfect Escape "Seoulmates will make you swoon. A smart, funny book not to be missed!" —Emiko Jean, New York Times bestselling author of Tokyo Ever After"Laugh-out-loud funny with a solid gold heart!" —Elise Bryant, author of Happily Ever Afters and One True Loves"A pitch-perfect romance with relatable, occasionally messy characters, heartfelt swoons, and so many laugh-out-loud moments." —Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow A POPSUGAR Best YA Book of 2022 "Meaningfully examines issues around Korean American identity, code-switching, objectification of Asian culture and people, family dynamics, and finding inner strength. An honest, fresh, and thoughtful summer romance." —Kirkus Reviews "Recalling the effusive expression, fast pace, and dramatic moments of a K-drama, Lee celebrates Korean culture, and examines its objectification within the U.S., via a good- humored and tenderly written second chance at love." —Publishers Weekly"An inside view of the world of the machines that are K-pop and K-dramas will attract a wide range of readers. Most teens will see some of their own realities depicted in the main character’s story and that’s the best part of the book." —SLJ"A quick and lovely read that touches on themes of identity and internal growth, this novel is perfect for the romantics at heart." —Booklist

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Book SynopsisUn lírico libro debut para niños por la poeta inaugural presidencial Amanda Gorman y el ilustrador #1 superventas del New York Times Loren Long.Escucho el zumbido del cambio.Es una ruidosa y orgullosa canción.No temo la llegada del cambio y por eso canto con gran pasión.  En este emocionante y anticipado libro para niños por la poeta inaugural presidencial y activista, Amanda Gorman, todo es posible cuando nuestras voces se unen. Cuando una  niña guía a un elenco de personajes por un viaje musical, ellos aprenden que tienen el poder de hacer cambios - grandes o pequeños - en el mundo, en sus comunidades y sobre todo dentro de ellos mismos. Ilustrado por el renombrado Loren Long, El cambio canta usa texto lírico e ilustraciones rítmicas que llegan a un crescendo deslumbrante, y es la llama

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Book SynopsisZetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow.Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid''s Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers. After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world. However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia?s former elites strike back and the common people?s fervor for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and just ruler? Or will she be forced to rely on fear and violence and succumb to her darker instincts in her quest for vengeance and liberation?

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Book SynopsisAN NPR BOOKS WE LOVE SELECTION!WINNER OF THE ILA SOCIAL JUSTICE LITERATURE AWARD!Can sixth grader Wes save his neighborhood? This book made me want to step aside, hand over the mic, and listen to Wes. A must-read. --Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like MeBrand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee--Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade. That—and hanging out with the crew (his best friends since little-kid days) and playing video games—is what Wes wants to be thinking about at the start of the school year, not the protests his parents are always dragging him to.But when a powerful real estate developer makes an offer to buy Kensington Oaks, the neighborhood Wes has lived in his whole life, everything changes. The grown-ups are supposed to have all the answers, but all they’re doing is arguing. Even Wes’s best friends are fighting. And some of them may be moving. Wes i

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Book SynopsisA #1 New York Times Bestseller!Judy I. Lin''s sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, These are the hands that buried my mother.For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it''s her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed herthe poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu.When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom''s greatest shennong-shimasters of the ancient and magical art of tea-makingshe travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning''s only chance to save her sister''s life. But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be

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Book SynopsisEven though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn’t go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white people. But by the 1950s, black people refused to remain second-class citizens and were willing to risk their lives to make a change. Author Sherri L. Smith brings to life momentous events through the words and stories of people who were on the frontlines of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. This book also features the fun black-and-white illustrations and engaging 16-page photo insert that readers have come love about the What Was? series!

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Book SynopsisWho better than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to teach us that though we may all look different on the outside—deep down, we are all very much alike?   Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting—and special—place. This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences—and what truly matters. We’re Different, We’re the Same is an engaging read for toddlers and adults alike that reinforces how we all have the same needs, desires, and feelings.

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Book SynopsisThe history of the African continent covers thousands of years, thousands of kilometres and millions of peoples speaking hundreds of languages. There are countless stories, dances, poems and songs. They tell the history of the great ancient civilisations, such as the Egyptians; the powerful kingdoms in West Africa of Mali and Songhai; the trading cities of Timbuktu and Gao; and enormous structures, such as the pyramids and Great Zimbabwe. This book looks at the great civilisations of the African continent and the people within these complex societies.The Black History series brings together a wide range of events and experiences from the past to promote knowledge and understanding of black culture today.Trade ReviewDan Lyndon's Black History series is the best account we've seen yet; a strong, authentic voice delivers a satisfyingly complex but accessible historical overview. * Books for Keeps *Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: African Empires 3: Ta-Seti and Ancient Egypt 4: The Kingdom of Ta-Seti 5: Ancient Ghana 6: What was life like in Kumbi-Saleh? 7: The Empire of Mali 8: Mansa Musa and the pilgrimage to Mecca 9: The Empire of Songhai 10: A rough guide to Timbuktu 11: The Benin Empire 12: Living in Benin 13: Great Zimbabwe 14: Who built Great Zimbabwe? 15: The Europeans arrive 16: African Resistance 17: A timeline of African Empires 18: Websites and Bibliography 19: Glossary 20: Index 21: Preview: Africa and the Slave Trade

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Book SynopsisA Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2017 “For inspiring empathy in young readers, you can’t get better than this book.” —R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Timesbestseller Wonder “Amina’s anxieties are entirely relatable, but it’s her sweet-hearted nature that makes her such a winning protagonist.” —Entertainment Weekly A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family’s vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community in this “compassionate, timely novel” (Booklist, starred review) from the award-winning author of It’s Ramadan, Curious George and Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that she’s in middTrade Review*"Amina's middle school woes and the universal themes running through the book transcend culture, race, and religion. A perfect first book for this new Muslim imprint." * Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW **"A universal story of self-acceptance and the acceptance of others. A welcome addition to any middle grade collection." * School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW *"Watching Amina literally and figuratively find her voice—bolstered by community, friendship, and discovered inner strength—makes for rewarding reading." * Publishers Weekly **"Written as beautifully as Amina’s voice surely is, this compassionate, timely novel is highly recommended for all libraries." * Booklist, STARRED REVIEW *"[A] relatable portrayal of a tween who wants to fit in, and who’s devoted to her faith even amid her confusion about her family’s varied approaches to it." * Horn Book *"This gentle example of multicultural domestic realism hits all of the right notes...a comforting counternarrative to what young readers may see on the news." -- BCCB * March 2017 *"Realistic fiction centered on a Pakistani-American Muslim girl is a refreshing change in the middle grade market.....It’s solid storyline and the common denominator of middle school drama highlights the fact that students from all backgrounds may be more alike than they realize. Recommended." -- School Library Connection * May/June 2017 *"Hena Khan (It's Ramadan, Curious George) writes a gentle coming-of-age story universal in theme and original in context, and appealing to any reader who has just wanted to slow the world down." -- Shelf Awareness * 3/17/17 *"For inspiring empathy in young readers, you can’t get better than this book." -- R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder

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Book SynopsisIn Defiant, Wade Hudson, award-winning coeditor of The Talk and Recognize!, takes a critical look at the strides and struggles of the past in this revelatory and moving memoir about a young Black man growing up in the South during the heart of the civil rights movement.“With his compelling memoir, Hudson will inspire young readers to emulate his ideals and accomplishments.” —Booklist, starred reviewBorn in 1946 in Mansfield, Louisiana, Wade Hudson came of age against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. From their home on Mary Street, his close-knit family watched as the country grappled with desegregation; as the Klan targeted the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama; and as systemic racism struck across the nation and in their hometown.Amidst it all, Wade was growing up—getting into scuffles, playing baseball, immersing himself in his church community, and starting to write. M

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Book SynopsisThe Sun Is Also a Star meets Jumanji when two teens meet and fall in love during a layover-gone-wrong at the Atlanta airport in this thrilling new novel from the author of Let's Get Lost!James and Michelle find themselves in the Atlanta airport on a layover. They couldn't be more different, but seemingly interminable delays draw them both to a mysterious flashing green light--and each other. Where James is passive, Michelle is anything but. And she quickly discovers that the flashing green light is actually... a button. Which she presses. Which may or may not unwittingly break the rules of the universe--at least as those rules apply to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta.Before they can figure up from down, strange, impossible things start happening: snowstorms form inside the B terminal; jungles sprout up in the C terminal; and earthquakes split the ground apart in between. And no matter how hard they try, it seems no one can find a way in or

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Book SynopsisThe sequel to Nubia: The Awakening, the epic fantasy from actor and producer Omar Epps and writer Clarence A. Haynes! A powerful saga of three teens, the children of refugees from a fallen African utopia, who must navigate their newfound powers in a climate-ravaged New York City.Zuberi, Uzochi, and Lencho have awoken to their powers, and now they're members of a new generation of Nubians--the first to connect to their gifts since their parents fled their island home decades ago. But though they're learning to control their powers, the battle to free their people from oppression is far from over. The people of Tri-State East are wary of the newly powerful Nubians. Are they agents of good--or are they only out to use their gifts for themselves? And the Sky King Krazen is bent on harnessing the Nubians' powers for himself. He already started assembling a Nubian Militia. Now he intends to put them to work. There are secrets Zuberi, Lench

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Book SynopsisTo All the Boys I''ve Loved Before meets Since You?ve Been Gone in this effervescent romance about childhood best friends reconnecting, full of sunny days, warm nights, first kisses, and mended hearts. Lou Patterson and Sam Alvarez were inseparable?the best of friends?until the most embarrassing middle school promposal ever. Now, four years later, Lou is an introverted romantic who?s bearing the weight of her mother?s expectations. Meanwhile, Sam is the golden boy with plenty of friends who?s still mourning the death of his father. When Lou finds the bucket list she and Sam wrote together as kids, she?s disappointed to see that she hasn?t accomplished a single one of her goals. Go to a party? Nope. Pull the greatest prank of all time? Still no. Learn how to be a really good kisser? Definitely not. Lou sets out to finish the list, and in a stroke of fate, Sam decides to tag along, stirring up old arguments and some very new feelings. But with the bucket list to guide them, Sam and Lou might just be able to find a way toward the future and each other.

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Book SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERREESE''S BOOK CLUB FALL 2021 YA PICKLauren Blackwood's can't-miss debut is a magical, Ethiopian-inspired remix of Jane Eyre. - Harper''s BazaarWhat the heart desires, the house destroys...Andromeda is a debteraan exorcist hired to cleanse households of the Evil Eye. She would be hired, that is, if her mentor hadn't thrown her out before she could earn her license. Now her only hope of steady work is to find a Patrona rich, well-connected individual who will vouch for her abilities.When a handsome young heir named Magnus Rochester reaches out to hire her, she takes the job without question. Never mind that he's rude and demanding and eccentric, that the contract comes with a number of outlandish rules and that almost a dozen debtera had quit before her. If Andromeda wants to earn a living, she has no choice.But she quickly realizes this is

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Book SynopsisThroughout the brutal history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade that took place between the 16th and 19th centuries, Africans resisted enslavement at different times and in many ways.This book looks at the struggle for freedom and the key events in the build up to the abolition of slavery.The Black History series brings together a wide range of events and experiences from the past to promote knowledge and understanding of black culture today. This book looks at the struggle for freedom and the key events in the build up to the abolition of slavery.Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: Resistance in Africa 3: Resistance on the Slave Ships 4: The Amistad (depth story) 5: Resistance on the Plantations 6: Slave revolts 7: Nanny of the Maroons 8: Toussaint L’Ouverture’s rebellion 9: Abolition 10: Africans in Britain 11: Case Study – Olaudah Equiano the Abolitionist 12: Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade 13: Am I not a man and a brother? 14: Elizabeth Heyrick (depth study) 15: The Abolition Acts 16: The Legacy of the Slave Trade 17: Timeline – Resistance and Abolition­ 18: Websites and Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIn this tale of two monsters, seventh-grade troll Malcolm McNastee is on a mission to rid Uggarland of misfits, especially Frankenstein (Frank) Frightface Gordon. Much to Malcolmâ??s horror, Frank rescued Malcolmâ??s disgraced dad from exile. This unspeakable act could tarnish Malcolmâ??s true-blood troll reputation. On the other claw, Frankâ??a neat freak whoâ??s never fit the normal monster modeâ??must quickly reform under a new Uggarland law. If he doesnâ??t, he could face exileâ??or worse. Malcolm decides to regain his good-monster standing by leading Frank and a band of misfits into the dangerous Shadowlandsâ??where many enter and few emerge unscathed. Frank and Malcolm must brave the Shadowlandsâ?? perils, realizing that even if they make it out alive, their lives will never be the same.

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Book SynopsisThe Great Depression and California drought hasnât made life isnât easy for Joseph McCoy. When racial tensions threaten to force an all-black Civilian Conservation Corps camp to leave town, Joseph thinks his secret project could help save the camp.

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Book SynopsisWhen a stiff-necked teacher with staunch views against the Chinese moves to Emma Fongâs mining town of La Porte, California, sheâll have to rely on her wits and the strength of her people to survive his anti-Asian prejudice and stake her claim as an American in the Wild West.

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Book SynopsisJade Fulton and Ethan Garrett are opposites in every sense of the word. Ethan is an all-American poster boya star athlete dating the most popular girl in school and a devout Christian. Jade keeps mostly to herself. She abhors joining things, hates everyone at their high school except her best friend, Gia, and considers herself agnostic.When Ethan and Jade find themselves locked in an aerobics room overnight, their confinement forces them to push past the labels they've given each other. Jock. Loner. Jesus freak. Skeptic. Golden boy. Intellectual. Amid hours of arguing, philosophizing, and silly game playing, Ethan and Jade learn there''s a lot more to the other person than meets the eye.After that night, life returns to normal and each goes back to their regular lives. Still, neither one can shake the unexpected bond they formed and they can't help but question what they've been taught to believe, who they want to be, and where their hearts truly lie.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores racism in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"In Racism, readers are familiarized with many forms of systemic racism—namely its presence in the areas of health care, housing, and education—and how it can be combatted. . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist

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Book SynopsisThis book explores racism in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"In Racism, readers are familiarized with many forms of systemic racism—namely its presence in the areas of health care, housing, and education—and how it can be combatted. . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist

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Book SynopsisThis title focuses on the hardships and opportunities experienced by black Americans during the Civil War, especially those who fought for the Union. Critical thinking questions and two “Voices from the Past” special features help readers understand and analyze the various views people held at the time.Trade Review"Clearly written titles introduce readers to different aspects of the Civil War." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple

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Book SynopsisThe big questions in society today are often difficult for children to understand. This series explains the topics in a child-friendly style. There are lots of images and the information is presented in small grabs to make it easy to read and comprehend.The big questions in society today are often difficult for children to understand. This series explains the topics in a child-friendly style. There are lots of images and the information is presented in small grabs to make it easy to read and comprehend.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. This book covers asylum seekers and refugees, The Vietnam War, The Syrian Civil War, refugee camps, life as a refugee, displacement, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina. Includes discussion questions, glossary and index. 

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Book SynopsisAlthough Jason was born in the US, it’s hard to feel American now when he’s terrified that his mother will be discovered—and that they will be separated.When he sees his mother being escorted from her workplace by two officers, Jason feels completely alone.Trade Review★ “A gripping story about two brave children on the run in the Big Apple... An important book with a well-crafted plot that is sure to linger several days after readers finish it.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Jason’s strong narrative voice illustrates the plight of a family torn apart and what it means to be an American child of an undocumented parent.” — Booklist ★ “A winsome supporting cast, snappy dialogue, and nonstop adventures just shy of fantastic make this a thought-provoking, heartwarming page-turner.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “The story is fast-paced and engaging with sympathetic protagonists who raise thought-provoking contemporary issues. An absorbing read.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisInstant #1 New York Times bestseller! A stunning romantasy full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, this breathtaking sequel to This Woven Kingdom is from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series and is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Sabaa Tahir.With the heat of a kiss, the walls between Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, the crown prince of the Ardunian empire, have crumbled. And so have both of their lives.Alizeh, the heir to the Jinn throne, is destined to free her people from the half-lives they’ve been forced to live under human rule. When Kamran, the heir to the human throne, falls in love with her, he’s forced to question everything he’s been taught about Jinn.Kamran’s grandfather lays dead at the hand of Cyrus, ruler of the neighboring kingdom of Tulan. Cyrus has stolen Alizeh away to his homeland and plans to marry her there, giving her everything she needs to become the Jinn queen—and when she assumes the throne he will have fulfilled his own bargain with the devil.Alizeh wants nothing to do with Cyrus’s deal or the devil. But without a way to escape Tulan, and with the fulfillment of her own destiny tantalizingly close, she’ll have to decide whether she can set aside her emotions to become the queen her people need.Kamran, meanwhile, is picking up the pieces in Ardunia. Facing betrayal at every turn, all he knows is that he must go to Tulan to avenge his grandfather. He can only hope that Alizeh will be waiting for him there—and that she hasn’t yet become the queen of Tulan.

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Book Synopsis* AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * INDIE BESTSELLER * JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION * KIDS' INDIE NEXT LIST PICK * NPR BEST PICK * KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR *New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D.Trade Review"Jackson’s expert reshaping of this tale highlights the genuine horrors of both internalized and externalized anti-Blackness. Horror done right." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Jackson skillfully explores internalized and externalized anti-Blackness in this striking horror novel. Bone-chilling. Expertly utiliz[es] current true-crime fanaticism to form a powerfully socially conscious narrative that showcases the intense structural racism still inherent in society." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Jackson’s nod to Stephen King’s Carrie incorporates racially charged social justice themes into a narrative featuring her signature twisty suspense. Supernatural portions of the book are explosive and riveting, with the racist realistic parts are even more horrifying. Readers will be hooked from page one of Maddy’s intense journey that detonates on prom night." — School Library Journal (starred review) "A brilliant deconstruction of Stephen King's Carrie." — BookPage (starred review) "This reimagining of King’s Carrie is a thrilling, unflinching horror narrative that takes on colorism, racism, classism, microaggressions, white saviorism, and respectability politics." — The Horn Book "Smart and unsettling retelling of Carrie." — Booklist PRAISE FOR WHITE SMOKE: "Jackson conjures horrors both supernatural and otherwise in a masterful juxtaposition of searing social commentary and genuinely creepy haunts, as well as providing an authentic portrayal of tensions within a blended family. Begs to be finished in one sitting, though maybe with the lights kept on." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Jackson delivers multilayered frights in a true horror tradition, peppered with instantly recognizable references to urban legends and internet horror culture." — Publishers Weekly "The nuanced depiction of Mari’s struggle with mental health is emotionally resonant; the story of a mostly Black city nearly wiped out by draconian drug laws and gentrification is authentic and timely; and the simmering tension and jump scares make the horror element satisfyingly chilling... Jackson ticks off the best tropes of horror here with enthusiastic glee, and Ms. Suga will have more than a few readers checking their basements before bedtime." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books PRAISE FOR GROWN: "Gripping in both its content and format . . . Jackson's writing some of the best thrillers for teens these days." — Booklist (starred review) "Expertly juxtaposing the glamour of Enchanted’s potential fame against the harshness of her private moments with Korey, Jackson builds the story gradually and painfully to an astonishing, chilling climax." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Compelling; Jackson excels in writing books steeped in social commentary." — Kirkus Reviews "In another ripped-from-the-headlines novel, Jackson takes readers through a heart-pounding thriller exploring physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, misogynoir, and rape culture... this novel is sure to initiate important conversations while delivering an engrossing story." — Horn Book Magazine PRAISE FOR LET ME HEAR A RHYME: “Exceptional storytelling, well-crafted, true-to-life dialogue, and the richly drawn Brooklyn landscape will draw readers into this fast-paced blend of mystery, budding romance, and social commentary . . . Thoroughly engrossing and as infectious as Steph’s lyrics.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “This YA novel harmonizes music and prose to create a certified literary banger.” — Shelf Awareness “Readers will feel connected to these teens’ love of hip-hop, their loyalty to each other and their love for their community . . . offers moving portraits of young people . . . an engaging ode to ’90s hip-hop and to love in many forms.” — BookPage “With thoughtful attention to detail, Jackson offers a believable cast of Black teens immersed in a particularly rich hip-hop moment. The combination of lyricism and narrative realism is an effective mode of representing a particular sort of adolescence against the backdrops of New York City and rap music.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Jackson presents a fast-moving, heart-pounding homage to nineties hip-hop, Brooklyn, and the power of music, love, and friendship. Readers are transported to a time when DJs and MCs rocked the parties and when word-of-mouth could make you a star.” — Horn Book Magazine ”A thrilling, heart-rending, unforgettable novel.” — Buffalo News PRAISE FOR MONDAY'S NOT COMING: “This thought-provoking thriller examines issues such as abuse, gentrification, and the marginalization of people of color with nuance and sensitivity. The narrative deftly moves back and forth between past and present, building to a devastating conclusion. A spellbinding, profoundly moving choice for YA collections.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Jackson’s sophomore novel features another ripped-from-the-headlines premise that will keep readers guessing through the final pages. Jackson’s characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Jackson effortlessly weaves elements of suspense with issues of race, class, and gender, casting a harsh light on a world that often refuses to notice the disappearances of black and brown girls. The twist at the end is both gaspworthy and heartbreaking.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Jackson doesn’t hold anything back when it comes to the pain of abuse and the ramifications of turning a blind eye. It’s a frank, devastating read filled with real and flawed characters, and it’s a story that needs to be read.” — Booklist “The draw of this novel, which was inspired by actual events, lies in its interwoven themes of the effects of gentrification, especially on black residents whose connections, culture, and community become afterthoughts in the face of capitalism. A tragic and heartbreaking tale of love, loss, grief, growth, and perseverance.” — Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR ALLEGEDLY: “With remarkable skill, Jackson offers an unflinching portrayal of the raw social outcomes when youth are entrapped in a vicious cycle of nonparenting and are sent spiraling down the prison-for-profit pipeline. Dark, suspenseful.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “The characters are complex, the situation unsettling, and the line between right and wrong hopelessly blurred. It’s also intensely relevant, addressing race, age, and mental illness within the criminal justice system. Well conceived and executed, this is an absorbing and exceptional first novel.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Suspenseful without being emotionally manipulative, compelling without resorting to shock value, this is a tightly spun debut that wrestles with many intense ideas and ends with a knife twist that will send readers racing back to the beginning again.” — Booklist (starred review) “Seen through Jackson’s dark portrait of the legal system and the failures of parents and social workers, Mary’s environments are as grim as the stories that play out in them; readers fascinated by procedural dramas will be thoroughly hooked.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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