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CRRL Teens: Our Stories: The African American Experience for Teens 2023-2024

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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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Central Rappahannock Regional Library

25 items

25 items

African Town

African Town

by Latham, Irene

Book - 2022

Inspired by a true story, this novel in verse follows the journey of several characters aboard the last U.S. slaver ship. Inspired by a true story, this novel in verse follows the journey of several characters aboard the last U.S. slaver ship. Show less

Inspired by a true story, this novel in verse follows the journey of several characters aboard the last U.S. slaver ship. Inspired by a true story, this novel in verse follows the journey of several characters aboard the last U.S. slaver ship. Show less

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Ain't Burned All the Bright

Ain't Burned All the Bright

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2022

Art and text work together to tell a story of an African American family today. Art and text work together to tell a story of an African American family today. Show less

Art and text work together to tell a story of an African American family today. Art and text work together to tell a story of an African American family today. Show less

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Bad Witch Burning

Bad Witch Burning

by Lewis, Jessica

Book - 2021

When Katrell suddenly gains the ability to raise the dead, she uses her newfound power to climb her way out of poverty. When Katrell suddenly gains the ability to raise the dead, she uses her newfound power to climb her way out of poverty. Show less

When Katrell suddenly gains the ability to raise the dead, she uses her newfound power to climb her way out of poverty. When Katrell suddenly gains the ability to raise the dead, she uses her newfound power to climb her way out of poverty. Show less

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Black Birds in the Sky

Black Birds in the Sky

The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

by Colbert, Brandy

Book - 2021

A nonfiction account of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. A nonfiction account of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Show less

A nonfiction account of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. A nonfiction account of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Show less

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Black Was the Ink

Black Was the Ink

by Coles, Michelle

Book - 2021

Sixteen-year-old Malcolm tries to spend his summer hidden away, doodling in the attic--and that's exactly what he's doing when he suddenly finds himself transported through time to 1866. Sixteen-year-old Malcolm tries to spend his summer hidden away, doodling in the attic--and that's exactly what he's doing when he suddenly finds himself transported through time to 1866. Show less

Sixteen-year-old Malcolm tries to spend his summer hidden away, doodling in the attic--and that's exactly what he's doing when he suddenly finds himself transported through time to 1866. Sixteen-year-old Malcolm tries to spend his summer hidden away, doodling in the attic--and that's exactly what he's doing when he suddenly finds himself transported through time to 1866. Show less

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The Cost of Knowing

The Cost of Knowing

by Morris, Brittney

Book - 2021

When Alex's future vision shows him an impending tragedy, he must dig into his family's history and complicated relationships to try to change the future. When Alex's future vision shows him an impending tragedy, he must dig into his family's history and complicated relationships to try to change the future. Show less

When Alex's future vision shows him an impending tragedy, he must dig into his family's history and complicated relationships to try to change the future. When Alex's future vision shows him an impending tragedy, he must dig into his family's history and complicated relationships to try to change the future. Show less

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Eve

Eve

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by LaValle, Victor

Graphic Novel - 2022

Aided by a robotic teddy bear guardian, a young girl journeys through a post-apocalyptic New York City to carry out her parents' plan to save the planet. Aided by a robotic teddy bear guardian, a young girl journeys through a post-apocalyptic New York City to carry out her parents' plan to save the planet. Show less

Aided by a robotic teddy bear guardian, a young girl journeys through a post-apocalyptic New York City to carry out her parents' plan to save the planet. Aided by a robotic teddy bear guardian, a young girl journeys through a post-apocalyptic New York City to carry out her parents' plan to save the planet. Show less

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The Getaway

The Getaway

by Giles, Lamar

Book - 2022

In a future U.S. ravaged by climate change, four teens uncover disturbing secrets about their sheltered home in a theme park resort. In a future U.S. ravaged by climate change, four teens uncover disturbing secrets about their sheltered home in a theme park resort. Show less

In a future U.S. ravaged by climate change, four teens uncover disturbing secrets about their sheltered home in a theme park resort. In a future U.S. ravaged by climate change, four teens uncover disturbing secrets about their sheltered home in a theme park resort. Show less

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A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic

A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic

by Rigaud, Debbie

Book - 2022

Cicely plans to spend her 15th birthday celebrating at Brooklyn’s annual West Indian Day Parade, but things go awry when her vodou-practicing aunt is possessed by a spirit. Cicely plans to spend her 15th birthday celebrating at Brooklyn’s annual West Indian Day Parade, but things go awry when her vodou-practicing aunt is possessed by a spirit. Show less

Cicely plans to spend her 15th birthday celebrating at Brooklyn’s annual West Indian Day Parade, but things go awry when her vodou-practicing aunt is possessed by a spirit. Cicely plans to spend her 15th birthday celebrating at Brooklyn’s annual West Indian Day Parade, but things go awry when her vodou-practicing aunt is possessed by a spirit. Show less

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Home Is Not A Country

Home Is Not A Country

by Elhillo, Safia

Book - 2021

An unexpected tragedy sends Nima spiraling through time and space on a surreal adventure with an alternate version of herself. An unexpected tragedy sends Nima spiraling through time and space on a surreal adventure with an alternate version of herself. Show less

An unexpected tragedy sends Nima spiraling through time and space on a surreal adventure with an alternate version of herself. An unexpected tragedy sends Nima spiraling through time and space on a surreal adventure with an alternate version of herself. Show less

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How to Live Without You

How to Live Without You

by Everett, Sarah

Book - 2022

When her older sister goes missing, 17-year-old Emmy flies back to their hometown to find her. When her older sister goes missing, 17-year-old Emmy flies back to their hometown to find her. Show less

When her older sister goes missing, 17-year-old Emmy flies back to their hometown to find her. When her older sister goes missing, 17-year-old Emmy flies back to their hometown to find her. Show less

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I Rise

I Rise

by Arnold, Marie

eBook - 2022

Fourteen-year-old Ayo, daughter of a famous activist in Harlem, must decide whether she can step up and fill her mother's enormous shoes. Fourteen-year-old Ayo, daughter of a famous activist in Harlem, must decide whether she can step up and fill her mother's enormous shoes. Show less

Fourteen-year-old Ayo, daughter of a famous activist in Harlem, must decide whether she can step up and fill her mother's enormous shoes. Fourteen-year-old Ayo, daughter of a famous activist in Harlem, must decide whether she can step up and fill her mother's enormous shoes. Show less

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Inheritance

Inheritance

A Visual Poem

by Acevedo, Elizabeth

Book - 2022

Vibrant illustrations bring Acevedo's poem about Black hair to life. Vibrant illustrations bring Acevedo's poem about Black hair to life. Show less

Vibrant illustrations bring Acevedo's poem about Black hair to life. Vibrant illustrations bring Acevedo's poem about Black hair to life. Show less

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Love Radio

Love Radio

by LaDelle, Ebony

Book - 2022

Two Detroit teens, one of whom hosts a popular radio show, try to balance their complicated home lives, ambitious plans for the future, and their burgeoning relationship. Two Detroit teens, one of whom hosts a popular radio show, try to balance their complicated home lives, ambitious plans for the future, and their burgeoning relationship. Show less

Two Detroit teens, one of whom hosts a popular radio show, try to balance their complicated home lives, ambitious plans for the future, and their burgeoning relationship. Two Detroit teens, one of whom hosts a popular radio show, try to balance their complicated home lives, ambitious plans for the future, and their burgeoning relationship. Show less

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Maybe An Artist

Maybe An Artist

A Graphic Memoir

by Montague, Liz

Graphic Novel - 2022

This hilarious graphic memoir recounts the childhood of one of the first African American female comic artists to be published in the New Yorker This hilarious graphic memoir recounts the childhood of one of the first African American female comic artists to be published in the New Yorker Show less

This hilarious graphic memoir recounts the childhood of one of the first African American female comic artists to be published in the New Yorker This hilarious graphic memoir recounts the childhood of one of the first African American female comic artists to be published in the New Yorker Show less

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Me (Moth)

Me (Moth)

by McBride, Amber

Book - 2021

Moth and Sani go on a road trip that changes them in ways they did not expect. Moth and Sani go on a road trip that changes them in ways they did not expect. Show less

Moth and Sani go on a road trip that changes them in ways they did not expect. Moth and Sani go on a road trip that changes them in ways they did not expect. Show less

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Nubia

Nubia

Real One

by McKinney, L. L.

Graphic Novel - 2021

As tensions rise in her city, 17-year-old Nubia is forced to make a choice: keep her head down and stay safe or use her superpowers to protect the people she loves. As tensions rise in her city, 17-year-old Nubia is forced to make a choice: keep her head down and stay safe or use her superpowers to protect the people she loves. Show less

As tensions rise in her city, 17-year-old Nubia is forced to make a choice: keep her head down and stay safe or use her superpowers to protect the people she loves. As tensions rise in her city, 17-year-old Nubia is forced to make a choice: keep her head down and stay safe or use her superpowers to protect the people she loves. Show less

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One of the Good Ones

One of the Good Ones

by Moulite, Maika

Book - 2021

Happi and Genny uncover secrets about their sister, Kezi, when they go on a roadtrip in her honor using the original Green Book as a guide. Happi and Genny uncover secrets about their sister, Kezi, when they go on a roadtrip in her honor using the original Green Book as a guide. Show less

Happi and Genny uncover secrets about their sister, Kezi, when they go on a roadtrip in her honor using the original Green Book as a guide. Happi and Genny uncover secrets about their sister, Kezi, when they go on a roadtrip in her honor using the original Green Book as a guide. Show less

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One True Loves

One True Loves

by Bryant, Elise

Book - 2022

Lenore is excited for her family's Mediterranean cruise vacation, but things get off to a rocky start with an unexpected ultimatum from her parents, a bad case of seasickness, and forced proximity to golden boy Alex Lee. Lenore is excited for her family's Mediterranean cruise vacation, but things get off to a rocky start with an unexpected ultimatum from her parents, a bad case of seasickness, and forced proximity to golden boy Alex Lee. Show less

Lenore is excited for her family's Mediterranean cruise vacation, but things get off to a rocky start with an unexpected ultimatum from her parents, a bad case of seasickness, and forced proximity to golden boy Alex Lee. Lenore is excited for her family's Mediterranean cruise vacation, but things get off to a rocky start with an unexpected ultimatum from her parents, a bad case of seasickness, and forced proximity to golden boy Alex Lee. Show less

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Playing the Cards You're Dealt

Playing the Cards You're Dealt

by Johnson, Varian

Book - 2021

Anthony Joplin is finally old enough to play in the Spades tournament, and the pressure is on. Can he live up to the Joplin family legacy and make his father proud? Anthony Joplin is finally old enough to play in the Spades tournament, and the pressure is on. Can he live up to the Joplin family legacy and make his father proud? Show less

Anthony Joplin is finally old enough to play in the Spades tournament, and the pressure is on. Can he live up to the Joplin family legacy and make his father proud? Anthony Joplin is finally old enough to play in the Spades tournament, and the pressure is on. Can he live up to the Joplin family legacy and make his father proud? Show less

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Right Where I Left You

Right Where I Left You

by Winters, Julian

Book - 2022

In this friends-to-lovers romance, Isaac has one last summer to spend with his best friend, Diego, before heading off to college. In this friends-to-lovers romance, Isaac has one last summer to spend with his best friend, Diego, before heading off to college. Show less

In this friends-to-lovers romance, Isaac has one last summer to spend with his best friend, Diego, before heading off to college. In this friends-to-lovers romance, Isaac has one last summer to spend with his best friend, Diego, before heading off to college. Show less

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Shot Clock

by Butler, Caron

eBook - 2022

After his friend's death, Tony hopes to keep his legend alive by leading their AAU basketball team to victory. After his friend's death, Tony hopes to keep his legend alive by leading their AAU basketball team to victory. Show less

After his friend's death, Tony hopes to keep his legend alive by leading their AAU basketball team to victory. After his friend's death, Tony hopes to keep his legend alive by leading their AAU basketball team to victory. Show less

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The Undead Truth of Us

The Undead Truth of Us

by Lewis, Britney S.

Book - 2022

Ever since her mother’s mysterious death, Zharie has been seeing zombies all over the city. When a half-zombie boy moves into her neighborhood, she hopes to find answers by befriending him. Ever since her mother’s mysterious death, Zharie has been seeing zombies all over the city. When a half-zombie boy moves into her neighborhood, she hopes to find answers by befriending him. Show less

Ever since her mother’s mysterious death, Zharie has been seeing zombies all over the city. When a half-zombie boy moves into her neighborhood, she hopes to find answers by befriending him. Ever since her mother’s mysterious death, Zharie has been seeing zombies all over the city. When a half-zombie boy moves into her neighborhood, she hopes to find answers by befriending him. Show less

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Victory. Stand!

Victory. Stand!

Raising My Fist for Justice

by Smith, Tommie

Graphic Novel - 2022

Iconic track and field champion Tommie Smith shares his journey to Olympic gold in this inspiring graphic memoir. Iconic track and field champion Tommie Smith shares his journey to Olympic gold in this inspiring graphic memoir. Show less

Iconic track and field champion Tommie Smith shares his journey to Olympic gold in this inspiring graphic memoir. Iconic track and field champion Tommie Smith shares his journey to Olympic gold in this inspiring graphic memoir. Show less

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The Weight of Blood

The Weight of Blood

by Jackson, Tiffany D.

Book - 2022

This chilling reimagining of Stephen King's Carrie centers on the first integrated prom in a small town in Georgia. This chilling reimagining of Stephen King's Carrie centers on the first integrated prom in a small town in Georgia. Show less

This chilling reimagining of Stephen King's Carrie centers on the first integrated prom in a small town in Georgia. This chilling reimagining of Stephen King's Carrie centers on the first integrated prom in a small town in Georgia. Show less

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