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The Fortress of SolitudeNovel
Jonathan Lethemstandalone novel2003
About race and racism and music.
My Life As an Ice Cream SandwichNovel
Ibi Zoboistandalone novel2019
Emotional in tone, about identity and race and racism.
“Twelve-year-old Ebony-Grace Norfleet has lived with her beloved grandfather Jeremiah in Huntsville, Alabama ever since she was little.”
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BeautylandNovel
Marie-Helene Bertinostandalone novel2024
About aliens and loneliness.
Tales of the Madman UndergroundNovel
John Barnesstandalone novel2009
About addiction, set in small town.
Afternoon of the ElvesNovel
Janet Taylor Lislestandalone novel1989
Fantasy, about identity, set in small town.
“Afternoon of the Elves was a Newbery Medal Honor Book in 1990.”
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Bridge to TerabithiaNovel
Katherine Patersonstandalone novel1977
Fantasy, emotional in tone, about grief and loss.