(11/20) The Crossover – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

The Crossover is a fiction novel written by Kwame Alexander. It was published on March 18, 2014 and it consists of 256 pages. The novel won the John Newbery Medal 2015. The Crossover is about two twin brothers, Josh and Jordan, and how they both share a love for basketball. They both want to go down the path of becoming professional basketball players just like their father. … Continue reading (11/20) The Crossover – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

(7/20) The 57 Bus – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives is a young adult non-fiction novel written by Dashka Slater. It was published on October 17, 2017 and it consists of 320 pages. The awards and nominees for the novel were: ALA Stonewall Book Award – Winner. Northern California Book Award. YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist. CPL: Chicago … Continue reading (7/20) The 57 Bus – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”