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Black Voices in YA: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Belles
by Dhonielle Clayton
Born one of the revered Belles in the opulent world of Orleans, where people are naturally born gray and seek the talented Belles to transform themselves with beauty, Camellia dreams of being declared the queen's favorite before her arrival at court exposes dark and dangerous realities within the palace walls.
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Children of Blood and Bone
by Tomi Adeyemi
Coming of age in a land where her magi mother was killed by the zealous king's guards along with other former wielders of magic, Zélie embarks on a journey alongside her brother and a fugitive princess to restore her people's magical abilities.
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Wings of Ebony
by J. Elle
Taken away from her Houston neighborhood by the father she never knew in the aftermath of her mother’s murder, a Black teen arrives on a hidden island of magic, where she discovers her half-god identity and responsibility in helping protect the mortal and immortal worlds. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Legendborn
by Tracy Deonn
Wanting to escape her previous life after the accidental death of her mother, 16-year-old Bree enrolls in a program for high school students at the local university before her witness to a magical attack reveals her undiscovered powers as well as sinister truths about her mother’s death. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Amari and the Night Brothers
by B. B. Alston
Discovering that she has a supernaturally enhanced talent, Amari Peters enters a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, where she is considered the enemy, in order to find her missing brother. Reprint.Simultaneous Large Print. 100,000 first printing.
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Kingdom of Souls
by Rena Barron
Disappointing her family of powerful witch doctors because of her lack of abilities, Arrah makes the difficult choice to sacrifice years of her life for scraps of magic to uncover why children are going missing throughout the city.
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The Gilded Ones
by Namina Forna
Inspired by the culture of West Africa, a feminist fantasy debut traces the experiences of an intuitive girl who is invited to leave her discriminatory village to join the emperor’s army of near-immortal women warriors.
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The Cost of Knowing
by Brittney Morris
Struggling with constant visions of the future whenever he touches an object or person, 16-year-old ice-cream shop employee Alex Rufus finds his life upended when he has a premonition about the imminent death of his brother. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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This poison heart
by Kalynn Bayron
While learning to control her gift, the ability to grow plants from tiny seeds to rich blooms, Briseis must use her powers to save her family from a centuries-old curse as dark forces surround her. 85,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Maya and the Rising Dark
by Rena Barron
A twelve-year-old girl discovers her father is the keeper of the gateway between our world and The Dark, and when he goes missing she'll need to unlock her own powers and fight a horde of spooky creatures set on starting a war.
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Witches Steeped in Gold
by Ciannon Smart
A tale inspired by Jamaican culture follows the rivalry of two witches who set aside their differences to become unlikely allies against an increasingly violent enemy.
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The Upper World
by Femi Fadugba
When Dr. Esso arrives in her world in need of her help to unravel a tragedy that happened 15 years before, Rhia discovers a connection not only to her own past but to a future worth fighting for. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Beasts of Prey
by Ayana Gray
Ekon, the second son of a decorated hero, and Koffil, who holds a power inside her that could cost her life, form a tentative alliance to destroy a vicious monster that has plagued their city for nearly a century.
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A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
by Roseanne A. Brown
A first entry in a planned duology inspired by West African folklore finds a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee on a collision course to destroy each other despite their growing attraction. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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War Girls
by Tochi Onyebuchi
A tale set in a Black Panther-inspired Nigeria follows the experiences of two sisters in a 22nd-century world devastated by war and climate change who fight against violence and political unrest to secure a safe and peaceful life together. By the author of Crown of Thunder.
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White Smoke: A Novel
by Tiffany D. Jackson
Believing her new home to actually be alive, especially when her brother almost dies, Marigold and her new blended family won’t be safe until she brings the truth to light once and for all. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Dread Nation
by Justina Ireland
When families go missing in Baltimore County, Jane McKeene, who is studying to become an Attendant, finds herself in the middle of a conspiracy that has her fighting for her life against powerful enemies.
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Skin of the Sea
by Natasha Bowen
Simi, a Mami Wata—a type of mermaid who collects the souls of those who die at sea—goes against an ancient decree by saving the life of a living boy and must now make amends in order to save the fate of all Mami Wata and the world as she knows it. Simultaneous eBook.
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