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Blood water paint
by Joy McCullough
In Renaissance Italy, Artemisia Gentileschi endures the subjugation of women that allows her father to take credit for her extraordinary paintings, rape and the ensuing trial, and torture, buoyed by her deceased mother's stories of strong women of the Bible
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The way the light bends
by Cordelia Jensen
Although best friends as children, Linc and her adopted sister have drifted apart as Holly excels at school, sports, and pleasing their mother, while Linc struggles academically and yearns to be a photographer
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Voices in the air : poems for listeners by Naomi Shihab NyeA collection of almost 100 original poems written by an award-winning poet and author of the National Book Award Finalist 19 Varieties of Gazelle honors the artists, writers, poets, historical figures, ordinary people and diverse luminaries, past and present, who strengthen and motivate us to create, to open our hearts, and to live rewarding and graceful lives.
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Vanilla
by Billy Merrill
Told in a series of blank verse poems, two boys Van (called Vanilla) and Hunter tell of their relationship which began before they were teenagers, but foundered in high school, mostly because Hunter thinks they should be having sex and Vanilla is not so sure
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Long way down by Jason ReynoldsDriven by the secrets and vengeance that mark his street culture, 15-year-old Will contemplates over the course of 60 psychologically suspenseful seconds whether or not he is going to murder the person who killed his brother.
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Solo by Kwame AlexanderSeventeen-year-old Blade endeavors to resolve painful issues from his past and navigate the challenges of his former rockstar father's addictions, scathing tabloid rumors, and a protected secret that threatens his own identity.
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This impossible light by Lily MyersThe YouTube slam poetry star of Shrinking Women presents a novel in verse centering around the challenges of body image, tracing the experiences of a teen who develops bulimia in her effort to find purpose, control and confidence in response to her family's dysfunction and a best friend's estrangement.
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Saving Red by Sonya SonesA novel in verse by the author of Stop Pretending follows the experiences of 14-year-old Molly, who is forced to confront painful realities in her own life while struggling to help a spirited but mentally ill homeless girl during the holiday season.
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Catch your breath : writing poignant poetry
by Laura Purdie Salas
"Introduces and defines essential elements of writing poetry accompanied by compelling writing prompts for practicing new skills. Real-life author bios and excerpts enhance skills and understanding"
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