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When a book captures you so much that you actually cannot wait until you work from home again, you know you found a winner. Robin Miles does a fantastic job narrating this story of Fabiola, a teenage girl from Haiti who learns to navigate the US and Detroit. It‘s moving, and to see the difficult choices Fab has to make is gut wrenching. Definitely worth the read (or listen). My pick for the #AuthenticVoice prompt of #TeenAngst #BBRC

Another beautiful book, told in verse. Afraid I have nothing intelligent to say about this one, except I loved it.

#TeenAngst #AuthenticVoice #BBRC

4/5
This brought me back to my teens and reminded me of all the emotions I felt and did not understand. I love the MC‘s strength and honesty. And there are verses in here that are just that – strong and raw. The ending felt rushed and too perfect, but overall I really enjoyed it.

#BBRC - #AuthenticVoice
#StayHome24in48
#24in48
#readathon

Another gem from Saenz. In this one Sal is trying to figure himself & his new temper out while he helps his friends deal with their tragedys, his gay father is dating again, his Mima is dying of cancer & there is a letter from his mother who died when he was three. It's a very moving & engaging story. Also Sal's father, Vicente is fantastic 💙
#BBRC #TeenAngst #AuthenticVoice
@LibrarianRyan @RachelO
#Jennyis30 #chronicillness
@jenniferw88

What an extraordinary book! So many themes of love, loss and resilience, not to mention an intriguing mystery, all in one short book. An excellent piece of YA #ozfiction

It covers both #YANovelbyaPoC and #FinishinaDay for #booked2020. Can I use it for both? Also #teenangst #authenticvoice for #BBRC

This book was sensational! (And mouth watering)

This #OwnVoices Bildungsroman follows Emoni, an Afro-Latinx teen mom, during her senior year of high school. It is a beautiful book that covers a lot of heavy issues, and was a truly enjoyable read. I think it‘s a stand alone, but I would love to see a sequel to find out what happens a next in Emoni‘s life.

It would be a great pick for the Bildungsroman #pop2020 prompt for anyone looking for ideas.

So excited to start this one!

#booksandtea #BBRC #TeenAngst #AuthenticVoice

Short vignettes that describe Espernaza‘s early teenage years growing up as an immigrant on mango street I‘m chicago. So much is captured in each story about economic struggle, belonging, and growing up. #ya #Bbrc #authenticvoice @LibrarianRyan

Two girls thrown together fighting their way to safety when riot breaks out. Essential #yafiction.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#biglibraryread

#AuthenticVoice #TeenAngst #BBRC

Book 286 11/9/19