Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh

A devastatingly elegant portrait of a young man navigating sexual awakening in a country that forbids his existence. Moving from a “miracle childhood” to a survivalist boarding school experience, the novel explores the heavy price of silence and the resilience of love.

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The Paper Girl of Paris by Jordyn Taylor

The Paper Girl of Paris is a captivating YA historical fiction novel that blends the tragedy of the Holocaust with a compelling family mystery. As Alice uncovers the secrets of her grandmother’s abandoned Paris apartment, readers are drawn into a story of harrowing survival and the enduring power of family, making it an excellent supplemental read for a unit on WWII.

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Pillow Talk by Stephanie Cooke & Mel Valentine Vargas

Step into the ring with Pillow Talk! Follow college student Grace as she transforms into “Cinderhella,” a viral star in the gritty world of indie pillow fighting. Tackling body positivity, cyberbullying, and the power of found family, this vibrant read uses shifting color palettes to tell a poignant story of self-acceptance.

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