IndyPL Staff Picks 2023- Best of TeenLike this list

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• Warrior Girl Unearthed

  Boulley, Angeline,

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  "This thought-provoking novel features the twins from Firekeeper’s Daughter as teens in this stand-alone tale. The twins had planned for a relaxed summer but find themselves in the fight to repatriate cultural artifacts and search for missing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In Limbo

  Lee, Deb JJ

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  "Deborah Lee's art is absolutely impressive in this deeply honest semi-autobiographical memoir of their time in high school. Whether they were Korean enough or American enough for anyone is just the beginning of the layers of darkness revealed.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Belle of the Ball

  Costa, Mari,

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  High school wall flower Hawkins agrees to tutor her crush's girlfriend, Chloe, free of charge in an attempt to get closer to her. "Belle of the Ball is a beautiful and funny teen romance book about a love triangle gone right." - IndyPL_ShannonQ

• The Black Queen

  Emill, Jumata,

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  "Nova is her small town's first black homecoming queen. Tinsley thinks it is unfair. Practically all the women in her family have been crowned. When Nova is murdered, Tinsley is the most obvious suspect. Nova's best friend, Duchess, is sure she did…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Buried and the Bound

  Hassan, Rochelle,

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  "Most of the time, being Blackthorn’s only hedgewitch is deeply fulfilling for Aziza, but lately so many supernatural beasts have been crossing the veil she is overwhelmed. When spectral hounds attack, far too many innocents die; she’s barely able…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Spice Road

  Ibrahim, Maiya,

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  "This book tells the story of Imani, an accomplished protector and monster hunter who sets off from her desert hometown of Qalia in search of her fugitive brother, who she believes may have crossed the trecherous Forbidden Wastes and into the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Girls Like Girls

  a Novel

  Kiyoko, Hayley,

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  "One of the best songs and music videos is the inspiration behind this YA debut novel by Hayley Kiyoko. The cover of this book is so gorgeous and I was excited to return to a 2015 state of mind. The beginning of the book was a bit rough for me, but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Spell Bound

  Lukens, F. T.,

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  "This heartwarming story about acceptance and belonging is packed with sarcasm, relatable and diverse characters, and fast-paced action throughout. Rook, a non-magic user, has lost his connections with the magic-using world after his grandma’s death…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are All So Good at Smiling

  McBride, Amber,

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  "Amber McBride has quickly become one of my new favorite authors. She writes so lyrically and pointedly, but also with an air of the mythical and mystery that invites rereads. This novel-in-verse centers on two Black teenagers, Whimsy and Faerry,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Long Stretch of Bad Days

  McGinnis, Mindy,

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  "In her usual fashion, McGinnis delivers a hard-hitting, no holds back tale of mystery, suspense, and just enough teenage snark and angst. It features the bloom of a romance of an 'odd couple' pushed together to solve a mystery. Look for current…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Venom & Vow

  McLemore, Anna-Marie,

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  "A beautifully modern magical realism fantasy book written by a transgender married couple. This is Elliott McLemore's first novel but one of many (wonderful) books for his spouse Anna-Marie McLemore. This is not only creative with its fusion of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Adventure Zone. [5], The Eleventh Hour

  McElroy, Clint, 1955-

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  "Artist Carey Pietch and the McElroy family are back with the newest chapter of The Adventure Zone. Taako, Merle, and Magnus are sent to a town that is stuck in a time loop! How will they get out? Only time will tell!" - IndyPL_ShannonQ and 1 other…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lion's Legacy

  Rosen, Lev AC,

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  "This book follows Tennessee (Ten) Russo going on a whirlwind (and supernatural) adventure with his father, Henry. During the journey he learns more about both he and his father and what their relationship means to them. Ten is openly queer in this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Accountable

  the True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed

  Slater, Dashka,

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  "An in depth look at the people on both sides of a secret, racist Instagram account that was created in 2017 by a handful of high school students in an affluent, liberal small town in California. The shocking thing was that the account targeted…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Story of Seven Lives

  the Complete Manga Collection

  Shirakawa, Gin

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  Described by the publisher as "a heart-tugging tale of stray cats and the humans that care for them." "Purrrrrfect for anyone who loves cats. Compelling, heart-breaking yet heartwarming tale. Trigger warning for animal abuse." - Linda N.