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Brownstone
by Samuel Teer
GN YA F TEE
Left alone with her Guatemalan father for the summer while her mom goes on a once-in-a-lifetime trip without her, Almudena struggles to adjust to this new reality by getting to know the residents of his Latin American neighborhood while helping his dad fix his broken-down brownstone—and their relationship.
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Bright Red Fruit
by Safia Elhillo
Samira is determined to have a perfect summer filled with fun parties, exploring DC, and growing as a poet--until a scandalous rumor has her grounded and unable to leave her house. When Samira turns to a poetry forum for solace, she catches the eye of an older, charismatic poet named Horus. For the first time, Samira feels wanted. But soon she's keeping a bigger secret than ever before--one that that could prove her reputation and jeopardize her place in her community.
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Compound Fracture
by Andrew Joseph White
YA F WHI
After being nearly beaten to death for evidence he holds against the corrupt sheriff, sixteen-year-old transgender Miles joins his fellow townsfolk to end the blood feud and oppressive politics that plague his town
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The Deep Dark
by Molly Knox Ostertag
GN YA F OST
When her childhood friend comes back to town, high school senior Mags, who has a secret that drains her energy and leaves her bleeding, refuses to get attached until the darkness threatens to engulf them, forcing her to risk everything and drag her secret into the light.
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Road Home
by Rex Ogle
In this final chapter in his memoir trilogy, the author tells the story of his coming out and his father's rejection of his identity, navigating abuse and survival on the streets as he searches for a place to call home.
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