#1
Months on List: 2
When 16-year-old Bree Matthews discovers her latent magical abilities and a hidden connection to her mother's mysterious death, she infiltrates a secret society of <em>Legendborn</em> students, descendants of King Arthur's knights, to uncover the truth and decide whether to join their impending magical war or use her powers to destroy them.
Legendborn (reprint)
by Tracy Deonn • Margaret K. Mcelderry Books (February 1, 2022) • 2 Months on List
#2
Months on List: 1
<em>Infinity Alchemist</em> is a captivating tale about a defiant young alchemist and a brilliant apprentice embarking on a dangerous quest for a legendary book that yields extraordinary power, while navigating their growing feelings for each other and confronting influential adversaries, including the protagonist's estranged father.
Infinity Alchemist
by Kacen Callender • Tor Teen (February 6, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#3
Months on List: 2
A young inmate, dubbed a 'Monster' by the prosecution, decides to narrate his chilling experience in Manhattan Detention Center through a self-made film, seeking redemption and understanding.
Monster
by Walter Dean Myers • Amistad Books For Young Readers (March 5, 2019) • 2 Months on List
#4
Months on List: 2
In a stark societal divide, 16-year-old Starr must navigate the backlash of her best friend's police shooting, juggling her community's unrest, her family's endangerment, and the burning question of what truly happened that fateful night.
The Hate U Give: A Printz Honor Winner
by Angie Thomas • Balzer & Bray/harperteen (May 3, 2022) • 2 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 2
A 16-year-old girl, navigating between her impoverished neighborhood and upscale school, becomes the sole witness to her unarmed friend's fatal shooting by a police officer, facing a dangerous dilemma of revealing the truth amidst social and legal pressure.
The Hate U Give
by Angie Thomas • Balzer & Bray/harperteen (February 28, 2017) • 2 Months on List
#6
Months on List: 2
In this emotionally gripping debut, honor student Justyce McAllister confronts American race relations, surviving a police brutality incident only to face public scrutiny, and turns to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings for answers in a society where his merits are overshadowed by prejudice.
Dear Martin
by Nic Stone • Ember (September 4, 2018) • 2 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 2
In the high-stakes thriller <em>Ace of Spades,</em> two ambitious students at an elite academy must outwit an anonymous tormentor who threatens to destroy their futures by unveiling dangerous secrets through a relentless game.
Ace Of Spades
by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé • Square Fish (June 27, 2023) • 2 Months on List
#8
Months on List: 1
Celebrated author Renée Watson and award-winning artist Ekua Holmes join forces to deliver a poignant and empowering exploration of the experiences of Black girls and women, presented through internationally recognized literature and emotionally resonant collage-based art.
Black Girl You Are Atlas
by Renée Watson • Kokila (February 13, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 2
When his spidey-sense starts glitching and his scholarship is threatened, Miles Morales must confront his family’s criminal past, navigate troubling school controversies, and uncover a dangerous plot that imperils his friends, neighborhood and his own future, forcing him to decide if he's truly cut out to be a superhero.
Miles Morales: Spider-man
by Jason Reynolds • Marvel Press (October 2, 2018) • 2 Months on List
#10
Months on List: 2
An illuminating journey into the roots of racism in America, this transformative book exposes its insidious forms and offers practical solutions to dismantle it, promising a hopeful vision for an antiracist future.
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, And You: A Remix Of The National Book Award-winning Stamped From The Beginning
by Jason Reynolds And Ibram X. Kendi • Little Brown Books For Young Readers (March 10, 2020) • 2 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 2
In the aftermath of the death of their revered matriarch, Blossom Blackwood, two estranged granddaughters, a reluctant recluse Hollis and a reluctant public figure Ardith, grapple with their family legacy, personal secrets, and the realities of their cumbersome fame in an unforgiving Hollywood.
The Blackwoods
by Brandy Colbert • Balzer & Bray/harperteen (October 3, 2023) • 2 Months on List
#12
Months on List: 1
In the wake of her mother's death and a classmate's gruesome murder, a wealthy heiress grapples with her family's disturbing secrets as she frantically searches for the real killer to clear her estranged brother's name, wrestling with loyalty, love, and the legacy left behind.
Tender Beasts
by Liselle Sambury • Margaret K. Mcelderry Books (February 27, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#13
Months on List: 1
<em>Bless the Blood: A Cancer Memoir</em> is a poignant yet powerful collection of essays and poems, detailing the journey of a young, Black, nonbinary leukemia patient navigating personal challenges, medical racism, and intersectional oppression while finding strength in their ancestral roots and emerging self-realization.
Bless The Blood: A Cancer Memoir
by Walela Nehanda • Kokila (February 6, 2024) • 1 Months on List
#14
Months on List: 1
In this provocative, award-winning graphic novel adaptation of Walter Dean Myers's <em>Monster,</em> teenager Steve Harmon, on trial for murder and robbery, visualizes his harrowing journey through juvenile detention as a cinematic experience, captivating fans and reluctant readers alike with its stunning black-and-white illustrations.
Monster: A Graphic Novel
by Walter Dean Myers • Quill Tree Books (October 20, 2015) • 1 Months on List
#15
Months on List: 2
In the gritty underworld of Garden Heights, seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter must juggle gang life, fatherhood, and a quest for a better future, testing his loyalties and redefining what it means to be a man after witnessing a brutal murder.
Concrete Rose: A Printz Honor Winner
by Angie Thomas • Balzer & Bray/harperteen (May 3, 2022) • 2 Months on List
#16
Months on List: 2
A firsthand account of a teenager’s bravery in integrating Little Rock’s Central High School, revealing the harsh realities of racism and the power of resilience in the Civil Rights Movement.
Warriors Don’t Cry: The Searing Memoir Of The Battle To Integrate Little Rock’s Central High
by Melba Pattillo Beals • Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers (July 24, 2007) • 2 Months on List
#17
Months on List: 1
In this suspenseful YA novel, a biracial teen named Madison, forced to pass as white, faces the hostile climate of her small-town Georgia high school as it plans its first integrated prom, while she harbors a secret that could prove deadly to her classmates.
The Weight Of Blood
by Tiffany D. Jackson • Katherine Tegen Books (September 12, 2023) • 1 Months on List
#18
Months on List: 2
In this magical tale, albino Sunny Nwazue, a Nigerian girl struggling to find her place in the world, discovers she possesses untapped magical powers and must catch up quickly when her team of novice magicians are tasked to stop a powerful career criminal in a blend of mystery, adventure, and self-discovery.
Akata Witch
by Nnedi Okorafor • Speak (July 11, 2017) • 2 Months on List
#19
Months on List: 1
This is a graphic memoir depicting the life and career of a renowned American athlete who took a bold stand against racial injustice during his victory at the 1968 Olympics.
Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist For Justice
by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, And Dawud Anyabwile • Norton Young Readers (September 27, 2022) • 1 Months on List
#20
Months on List: 2
In the harrowing historical fiction, a young African girl is brutally uprooted from her village by slave traders, and must rely on hope and newfound friendship as she navigates the brutal realities of slavery and plots a daring escape to the Spanish colony in Florida.
Copper Sun
by Sharon M. Draper • Atheneum (January 1, 2008) • 2 Months on List
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Methodology: Books are categorized and filtered for Black Authors by the African American Literature Book Club. This list is a sneak peek into the Black Book Accelerator initiative.
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