Ages 13-18

Notes From Black ReadsRunning is everything to Ghost. He has spent his life running from his past, which includes the abuse from his father. Whe...

Stonewall Book Awards—Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children’s & Young Adult Literature Honor Book From the author of the critically acclaim...

Notes From Black ReadsA masterfully woven tale about the experiences of 10 different groups of kids on their way home from the same school. A gr...

Lu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the climax to the New York Times bestselling and aw...

Mysterious disappearances. An urban legend rumored to be responsible. And one group of friends determined to save their city at any cost. Strange...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds, a “funny and rewarding” (Publishers Weekly) coming-of-age novel about friendship and lo...

Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, American Library Association (ALA) Notable Books in the Language Arts, National Council of Teachers ...

A New York Times Notable Children’s Book A newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as she tries to outrun her person...

Notes From Black ReadsFriendship stories between humans and animals will always have a special place in our hearts, and The Elephant Girl is no ...

"The right story at the right time. . . . It’s not just a narrative; it’s an experience. It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for." —The New York Ti...

The Latinidad List of Best Books of 2017, Latinidad Best Books for Teens, New York Public Library In the Margins Top Ten List, In the Margins Top...

#1 New York Times BestsellerA People Kid Pick of the weekFrom the mind of basketball legend and Academy Award–winning storyteller Kobe Bryant com...

#1 New York Times BestsellerFrom the mind of basketball legend, Academy Award–winning, and New York Times–bestselling storyteller Kobe Bryant com...

A fun middle-grade contemporary fantasy with an all-BIPOC cast, about a social-media-loving tween who gets sent to an ultra-private witch campHas...

A moving middle-grade debut for anyone who's ever felt like they don't belong Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on ...

Perfect for fans of The Sun Is Also a Star and Blackout, this YA novel from Debbie Rigaud is a celebration of Haitian and Caribbean culture, and a ...

"Packed full of emotion. . . . An influential read with a powerful message."--Booklist Whether goose or swan, I have wings. And I'll fly. Gus's lif...

Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink is a piercing, unforgettable love story set in Greenwood, Oklahoma, also known as the “Black Wall Street,” and a...

From National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi comes a companion novel to the critically acclaimed PET that explores both the importance and cos...

#1 New York Times Bestseller From the mind of basketball legend and Academy Award-winning storyteller Kobe Bryant comes a new tale of finding your ...