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(19/20) My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich is a historical fiction young adult novel written by Ibi Zoboi. It was published on August 27, 2019 and it consists of 256 pages. The awards and nominees for the novel are: National Book Award Finalist. My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich is about a 12 year old girl named Ebony-Grace Norfleet who aspires to become an astronaut. The … Continue reading (19/20) My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

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(16/20) From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry is a young adult non-fiction novel written by Paula Yoo. It was published on April 20, 2021 and it consists of 384 pages. The awards and nominees for the novel are: CCBC Choices. YALSA Nonfiction Award, 2010-2023. We Are Kid Lit Collective Summer Reading Lists, 2015-2022. CALA Annual Best Book Award, 2008-2022. Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 1967-2022. National … Continue reading (16/20) From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

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(15/20) Long Way Down – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

Long Way Down is a young adult novel in verse written by Jason Reynolds. It was published on October 24, 2017 and it consists of 306 pages. The awards and nominees for the novel are: Printz Honor Book. Coretta Scott King author award. Newbery Honor. Long Way Down is about the struggles of an African-American teenaged boy who wants to avenge his brother’s death. He takes his … Continue reading (15/20) Long Way Down – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

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Graphic Novels/Manga

(14/20) New Kid – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

New Kid is a young adult graphic novel written and illustrated by Jerry Craft. It was published on February 5, 2019 and it consists of 256 pages. The graphic novel won the 2020 John Newbery Medal. New Kid is about a 12 year old African-American boy who goes to a private school and he experiences culture shock. His name is Jordan and he didn’t necessarily want to … Continue reading (14/20) New Kid – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

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(13/20) Holes – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

Holes is a young adult fiction, mystery, and satire novel written by Louis Sachar. It was published on August 20, 1998 and it consists of 272 pages. The award and nominees for the novel are: 1998 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. 1999 John Newbery Medal. 2000 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award. Holes is about a 14 year old kid who gets teased for being … Continue reading (13/20) Holes – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

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(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”

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(10/20) Beasts of Prey – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

Beasts of Prey is a young adult fantasy fiction novel written by Ayana Gray. It was published on September 28, 2021 and it consists of 496 pages. The awards and nominees for the novel are: An Instant New York Times Bestseller. An Indie Bestseller. A 2023-2024 South Carolina Book Award Nominee. A 2022-2023 Arkansas Teen Book Award Nominee. A 2022 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the … Continue reading (10/20) Beasts of Prey – “20 YA Novels for Adolescents”

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