Diverse YA books from 2020

Parachutes

by Yang, Kelly

Book - 2020

This YA debut novel from the author of the children's book "Front Desk" is a page turner. Claire is taken by her parents from her wealthy home ...Show more This YA debut novel from the author of the children's book "Front Desk" is a page turner. Claire is taken by her parents from her wealthy home in Shanghai to live in the U.S. while her parents remain in China--these teenagers are called "parachutes". Claire has to learn how to live with a new family, and how to navigate her newfound freedom. Show less

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Darius the Great Deserves Better

by Khorram, Adib

Book - 2020

This sequel to the wonderful "Darius the Great" continues with Darius navigating the complexities of being a multiracial gay teenager. This sequel to the wonderful "Darius the Great" continues with Darius navigating the complexities of being a multiracial gay teenager. Show less

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Cemetery Boys

by Thomas, Aiden

Book - 2020

Paranormal mystery LGBTQ romance all in one amazing debut YA novel! Paranormal mystery LGBTQ romance all in one amazing debut YA novel! Show less

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Elatsoe

by Little Badger, Darcie

Book - 2020

This debut YA novel combines mystery, Native history, fantasy and the paranormal creating one big adventure story. This debut YA novel combines mystery, Native history, fantasy and the paranormal creating one big adventure story. Show less

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The Magic Fish

by Trung, Le Nguyen

Book - 2020

In this gorgeous graphic novel, Tien's mother asks him to read her fairy tales to help her improve her English--they are a refugee family from Vietnam. While reading the stories out loud, Tien struggles to tell his mother about his sexual identity. In this gorgeous graphic novel, Tien's mother asks him to read her fairy tales to help her improve her English--they are a refugee family from Vietnam. While reading the stories out loud, Tien struggles to tell his mother about his sexual identity. Show less

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Furia

by Mendez, Yamile Saied

Book - 2020

Camila is a star on her soccer team in Rosario, Argentina, and dreams of becoming a professional. The problem is that her father thinks only her brother ...Show more Camila is a star on her soccer team in Rosario, Argentina, and dreams of becoming a professional. The problem is that her father thinks only her brother should be playing soccer, and he doesn't like her budding romance with her brother's team-mate either. Show less

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Say Her Name

by Elliott, Zetta

Book - 2020

This is a collection of 49 powerful poems inspired by the #SayHerName movement, which was started by the African American Policy Forum. All are about victims of police brutality, or the words of supporters of Black Lives Matter. This is a collection of 49 powerful poems inspired by the #SayHerName movement, which was started by the African American Policy Forum. All are about victims of police brutality, or the words of supporters of Black Lives Matter. Show less

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You Should See Me in A Crown

by Johnson, Leah

Book - 2020

When her music scholarship falls through, Liz Lighty puts her name in to be prom queen in order to win money to get to college. When her music scholarship falls through, Liz Lighty puts her name in to be prom queen in order to win money to get to college. Show less

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How It All Blew up

by Ahmadi, Arvin

Book - 2020

Amir is an Iranian American teenager. He flees to Rome after his parents find out he is gay, but has to face the consequences when confronted by a U.S. customs officer. Amir is an Iranian American teenager. He flees to Rome after his parents find out he is gay, but has to face the consequences when confronted by a U.S. customs officer. Show less

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Felix Ever After

by Callender, Kacen

Book - 2020

This book about black trans artist Felix Love will keep you rooting for his success! This book about black trans artist Felix Love will keep you rooting for his success! Show less

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