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CRRL Teens: Our Stories: The African American Experience for Teens 2019-2020

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Experience the brave and inspiring voices of African Americans through these African American books for young adults.

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Allegedly

Allegedly

A Novel

by Jackson, Tiffany D.

Book - 2017

Mary was put into a youth home for a crime, but it's not until she finds herself pregnant that she starts to speak up about what really happened. Mary was put into a youth home for a crime, but it's not until she finds herself pregnant that she starts to speak up about what really happened. Show less

Mary was put into a youth home for a crime, but it's not until she finds herself pregnant that she starts to speak up about what really happened. Mary was put into a youth home for a crime, but it's not until she finds herself pregnant that she starts to speak up about what really happened. Show less

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Anger Is A Gift

Anger Is A Gift

by Oshiro, Mark

Book - 2018

Moss Jeffries’ anxiety following the murder of his father has plagued him for six years, but now he has the chance to turn that anxiety into action. Moss Jeffries’ anxiety following the murder of his father has plagued him for six years, but now he has the chance to turn that anxiety into action. Show less

Moss Jeffries’ anxiety following the murder of his father has plagued him for six years, but now he has the chance to turn that anxiety into action. Moss Jeffries’ anxiety following the murder of his father has plagued him for six years, but now he has the chance to turn that anxiety into action. Show less

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As the Crow Flies

As the Crow Flies

by Gillman, Melanie

Graphic Novel - 2017

Charlie and Sydney band together at an all-girl Christian backpacking camp to face stereotypes and fallacies about race, gender, faith, and friendship. Charlie and Sydney band together at an all-girl Christian backpacking camp to face stereotypes and fallacies about race, gender, faith, and friendship. Show less

Charlie and Sydney band together at an all-girl Christian backpacking camp to face stereotypes and fallacies about race, gender, faith, and friendship. Charlie and Sydney band together at an all-girl Christian backpacking camp to face stereotypes and fallacies about race, gender, faith, and friendship. Show less

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The Belles

The Belles

by Clayton, Dhonielle

Book - 2018

The Belles, young women with the magical ability to transform appearances, are responsible for keeping the citizens of Orléans safe, but everything is not what is seems. The Belles, young women with the magical ability to transform appearances, are responsible for keeping the citizens of Orléans safe, but everything is not what is seems. Show less

The Belles, young women with the magical ability to transform appearances, are responsible for keeping the citizens of Orléans safe, but everything is not what is seems. The Belles, young women with the magical ability to transform appearances, are responsible for keeping the citizens of Orléans safe, but everything is not what is seems. Show less

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Calling My Name

Calling My Name

by Tamani, Liara

Book - 2017

Taja Brown has grown up in a loving but sheltered family and is now discovering her own voice and power. Taja Brown has grown up in a loving but sheltered family and is now discovering her own voice and power. Show less

Taja Brown has grown up in a loving but sheltered family and is now discovering her own voice and power. Taja Brown has grown up in a loving but sheltered family and is now discovering her own voice and power. Show less

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City of Saints & Thieves

City of Saints & Thieves

by Anderson, Natalie C.

Book - 2017

Tina's mother was murdered, and she will stop at nothing to get her revenge, but, in the end, she might be wrong about everything. Tina's mother was murdered, and she will stop at nothing to get her revenge, but, in the end, she might be wrong about everything. Show less

Tina's mother was murdered, and she will stop at nothing to get her revenge, but, in the end, she might be wrong about everything. Tina's mother was murdered, and she will stop at nothing to get her revenge, but, in the end, she might be wrong about everything. Show less

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Claudette Colvin

Claudette Colvin

Twice Toward Justice

by Hoose, Phillip M.

Book - 2009

Claudette Colvin, the 12-year-old girl arrested months before Rosa Parks, is the focus of this picture book biography for older readers. Claudette Colvin, the 12-year-old girl arrested months before Rosa Parks, is the focus of this picture book biography for older readers. Show less

Claudette Colvin, the 12-year-old girl arrested months before Rosa Parks, is the focus of this picture book biography for older readers. Claudette Colvin, the 12-year-old girl arrested months before Rosa Parks, is the focus of this picture book biography for older readers. Show less

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Dear Martin

Dear Martin

by Stone, Nic

Book - 2017

Justyce McAllister writes letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to help herself deal with prejudice, race relations, fear, and anger. Justyce McAllister writes letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to help herself deal with prejudice, race relations, fear, and anger. Show less

Justyce McAllister writes letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to help herself deal with prejudice, race relations, fear, and anger. Justyce McAllister writes letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to help herself deal with prejudice, race relations, fear, and anger. Show less

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Dreamland Burning

Dreamland Burning

by Latham, Jennifer

Book - 2017

Rowan finds a skeleton that connects to an old, racially charged crime and launches an investigation of her own. Rowan finds a skeleton that connects to an old, racially charged crime and launches an investigation of her own. Show less

Rowan finds a skeleton that connects to an old, racially charged crime and launches an investigation of her own. Rowan finds a skeleton that connects to an old, racially charged crime and launches an investigation of her own. Show less

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Finding Yvonne

Finding Yvonne

by Colbert, Brandy

Book - 2018

Yvonne is not sure whether she wants to play violin and go to music school or be a chef like her dad; she can't decide which of two boys she likes, either. Yvonne is not sure whether she wants to play violin and go to music school or be a chef like her dad; she can't decide which of two boys she likes, either. Show less

Yvonne is not sure whether she wants to play violin and go to music school or be a chef like her dad; she can't decide which of two boys she likes, either. Yvonne is not sure whether she wants to play violin and go to music school or be a chef like her dad; she can't decide which of two boys she likes, either. Show less

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For Everyone

For Everyone

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2018

Jason Reynolds inspires readers to allow their dreams to evolve and change as they grow and become who they will be. Jason Reynolds inspires readers to allow their dreams to evolve and change as they grow and become who they will be. Show less

Jason Reynolds inspires readers to allow their dreams to evolve and change as they grow and become who they will be. Jason Reynolds inspires readers to allow their dreams to evolve and change as they grow and become who they will be. Show less

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Ghost Boys

Ghost Boys

by Rhodes, Jewell Parker

Book - 2018

When 12-year-old Jerome is shot and killed by a police officer, he joins the “ghost boys,” young men killed in acts of bigotry who try to stop history from repeating. When 12-year-old Jerome is shot and killed by a police officer, he joins the “ghost boys,” young men killed in acts of bigotry who try to stop history from repeating. Show less

When 12-year-old Jerome is shot and killed by a police officer, he joins the “ghost boys,” young men killed in acts of bigotry who try to stop history from repeating. When 12-year-old Jerome is shot and killed by a police officer, he joins the “ghost boys,” young men killed in acts of bigotry who try to stop history from repeating. Show less

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The Great Greene Heist

The Great Greene Heist

by Johnson, Varian

Book - 2014

Jackson Greene thought he had given up his life of pranks and cons - until he discovers that he has to prevent student council election fraud. Jackson Greene thought he had given up his life of pranks and cons - until he discovers that he has to prevent student council election fraud. Show less

Jackson Greene thought he had given up his life of pranks and cons - until he discovers that he has to prevent student council election fraud. Jackson Greene thought he had given up his life of pranks and cons - until he discovers that he has to prevent student council election fraud. Show less

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

by Thomas, Angie

Book - 2017

After witnessing a friend being murdered by a police officer, Starr struggles to speak up about what really happened and to protect herself from what speaking out would surely mean. After witnessing a friend being murdered by a police officer, Starr struggles to speak up about what really happened and to protect herself from what speaking out would surely mean. Show less

After witnessing a friend being murdered by a police officer, Starr struggles to speak up about what really happened and to protect herself from what speaking out would surely mean. After witnessing a friend being murdered by a police officer, Starr struggles to speak up about what really happened and to protect herself from what speaking out would surely mean. Show less

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I Am Alfonso Jones

I Am Alfonso Jones

by Medina, Tony

Graphic Novel - 2017

Alfonso Jones is shot by an off-duty police officer and finds himself on a ghostly train with other victims searching for justice and understanding. Alfonso Jones is shot by an off-duty police officer and finds himself on a ghostly train with other victims searching for justice and understanding. Show less

Alfonso Jones is shot by an off-duty police officer and finds himself on a ghostly train with other victims searching for justice and understanding. Alfonso Jones is shot by an off-duty police officer and finds himself on a ghostly train with other victims searching for justice and understanding. Show less

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Long Way Down

Long Way Down

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2017

When Will gets on the elevator to go avenge his brother's murder, he meets a stranger on each floor who might change his mind. When Will gets on the elevator to go avenge his brother's murder, he meets a stranger on each floor who might change his mind. Show less

When Will gets on the elevator to go avenge his brother's murder, he meets a stranger on each floor who might change his mind. When Will gets on the elevator to go avenge his brother's murder, he meets a stranger on each floor who might change his mind. Show less

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The March Against Fear

The March Against Fear

The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black Power

by Bausum, Ann

Book - 2017

A single man's walk against fear and racism grew to 15,000 strong in an effort to unify and register black voters. This one is nonfiction. A single man's walk against fear and racism grew to 15,000 strong in an effort to unify and register black voters. This one is nonfiction. Show less

A single man's walk against fear and racism grew to 15,000 strong in an effort to unify and register black voters. This one is nonfiction. A single man's walk against fear and racism grew to 15,000 strong in an effort to unify and register black voters. This one is nonfiction. Show less

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Miles Morales

Miles Morales

Spider-man

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2017

Miles Morales is the new Spider-Man, and, in this novel, he takes down white supremacy and systemic racism when it appears in a villainous human form. Miles Morales is the new Spider-Man, and, in this novel, he takes down white supremacy and systemic racism when it appears in a villainous human form. Show less

Miles Morales is the new Spider-Man, and, in this novel, he takes down white supremacy and systemic racism when it appears in a villainous human form. Miles Morales is the new Spider-Man, and, in this novel, he takes down white supremacy and systemic racism when it appears in a villainous human form. Show less

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Monday's Not Coming

Monday's Not Coming

by Jackson, Tiffany D.

Book - 2018

Claudia's best friend Monday is missing, and no one seems to take that seriously except Claudia, who will stop at nothing to find her. Claudia's best friend Monday is missing, and no one seems to take that seriously except Claudia, who will stop at nothing to find her. Show less

Claudia's best friend Monday is missing, and no one seems to take that seriously except Claudia, who will stop at nothing to find her. Claudia's best friend Monday is missing, and no one seems to take that seriously except Claudia, who will stop at nothing to find her. Show less

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Piecing Me Together

Piecing Me Together

by Watson, Renée

Book - 2017

Jade, a scholarship student at an elite prep school, is on a mission to educate her peers and be seen as more than an "at-risk" kid. Jade, a scholarship student at an elite prep school, is on a mission to educate her peers and be seen as more than an "at-risk" kid. Show less

Jade, a scholarship student at an elite prep school, is on a mission to educate her peers and be seen as more than an "at-risk" kid. Jade, a scholarship student at an elite prep school, is on a mission to educate her peers and be seen as more than an "at-risk" kid. Show less

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The Poet X

The Poet X

by Acevedo, Elizabeth

Book - 2018

Xiomara uses poetry to escape the problems that arise when her present-day life conflicts with her mother's ideal. Xiomara uses poetry to escape the problems that arise when her present-day life conflicts with her mother's ideal. Show less

Xiomara uses poetry to escape the problems that arise when her present-day life conflicts with her mother's ideal. Xiomara uses poetry to escape the problems that arise when her present-day life conflicts with her mother's ideal. Show less

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Pride

Pride

by Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

Book - 2018

Zuri Benitez is filled with suspicion and distrust when a wealthy family moves into the neighborhood and begins improving things. Zuri Benitez is filled with suspicion and distrust when a wealthy family moves into the neighborhood and begins improving things. Show less

Zuri Benitez is filled with suspicion and distrust when a wealthy family moves into the neighborhood and begins improving things. Zuri Benitez is filled with suspicion and distrust when a wealthy family moves into the neighborhood and begins improving things. Show less

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So Done

So Done

by Chase, Paula

Book - 2018

Metai and Jamila are best friends, but a summer spent apart and the pressures of middle school threaten their friendship. Metai and Jamila are best friends, but a summer spent apart and the pressures of middle school threaten their friendship. Show less

Metai and Jamila are best friends, but a summer spent apart and the pressures of middle school threaten their friendship. Metai and Jamila are best friends, but a summer spent apart and the pressures of middle school threaten their friendship. Show less

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The Stars Beneath Our Feet

The Stars Beneath Our Feet

by Moore, David Barclay

Book - 2017

Lolly Rachpaul creates a massive LEGO city to cope with the death of his brother and the pressure of the neighborhood gangs. Lolly Rachpaul creates a massive LEGO city to cope with the death of his brother and the pressure of the neighborhood gangs. Show less

Lolly Rachpaul creates a massive LEGO city to cope with the death of his brother and the pressure of the neighborhood gangs. Lolly Rachpaul creates a massive LEGO city to cope with the death of his brother and the pressure of the neighborhood gangs. Show less

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The Sun Is Also A Star

The Sun Is Also A Star

by Yoon, Nicola

Book - 2016

Fate and free will collide when Natasha, terrified of being deported, spends a day in New York City with Daniel, an optimistic poet. Fate and free will collide when Natasha, terrified of being deported, spends a day in New York City with Daniel, an optimistic poet. Show less

Fate and free will collide when Natasha, terrified of being deported, spends a day in New York City with Daniel, an optimistic poet. Fate and free will collide when Natasha, terrified of being deported, spends a day in New York City with Daniel, an optimistic poet. Show less

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