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 SLJ by Myiesha Speight  Jan 31, 2022 hese eight middle grade fantasy titles, with a plethora of magical elements and many stories inspired by folklore or tradition, put Black protagonists at their center. Alston, B.B.  Amari and the Night Brothers .  HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray. Jan. 2021. ISBN 9780062975164. Gr 3-7 — Amari’s older brother has mysteriously disappeared, and her only clue to his whereabouts is a ticking briefcase she finds in his closet. This leads Amari on an adventure to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, where she encounters an abundance of fantastical creatures, as well as allies and foes. This action-packed adventure story brimming with magical creatures, friendship, and a healthy dose of #BlackGirlMagic is guaranteed to thrill fans of middle grade fantasy. Barron, Rena.  Maya and the Rising Dark .  HMH. ISBN 9781328635181. Gr 5-7 — Strange things begin to happen to comic book-loving Maya, who discovers that she is no ordinary girl, but a godling, a half-orisha. H

  Tirzah Price   Jan 31, 2022 Despite the staggeringly large number of YA books that are about and contain romance, the most important relationships in many teens’ lives are their friendships, far more than romantic entanglements. Not everyone dates in their teens, but nearly everyone has a friendship, good or bad or somewhere in between, that takes up space in their lives and helps define those turbulent teen years. While there is no lack of great YA books that dive into the complexities of great friendship across genres with all sorts of great representation, covering everything from break ups to friends to lovers,  it's fun to take a closer look at some great YA graphic novels and comics, both new and backlist titles, that center on the joys and heartbreak of friendship.  Some of these might already be on your radar as overtly friendship stories, while some of these books are less obvious with their friendship themes — but still worth picking up! They cover everything from the p

 Alison Doherty Feb 2, 2022 This Valentine’s Day are you ready to read some love books for teens? Whether you are a teenager or not, these YA romances are perfect for cuddling up with this February. First love is such a heightened, dramatic experience in real life. It’s no wonder, teenage romance is such a popular and beloved topic for authors to tackle. From crushes to first kisses to fake dating and friends falling for each other, teenage love stories offer so many different narrative possibilities. And this February, whether you are looking for a classic YA romance, something contemporary or fantastical, or maybe one of the newest 2022 YA novels, here are 20 teen romances ranging from sweet to sexy and tender to tempestuous.  Happily ever afters, happy for now, and hopeful endings (even if the couples aren’t together at the end in a few of these) abound! Love might not conquer all in every book…but it certainly conquers the page and readers’ imaginations in these 20 captivatingly ro

  Tirzah Price   Jan 20, 2022 Young adult graphic novels, memoirs, and comics have exploded in recent years, with more and more original content published by Big Five publishers. This is exciting on multiple levels — new content is always welcome, new talent is being showcased, and stories that might not have otherwise had a wide platform are now sought after. One thing that doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon is the adaptation of existing YA books. This is something that’s happened for a while, mainly with YA audience with huge built-in audiences (think Twilight, which was adapted into a manga, and The Mortal Instruments, which was adapted in a “graphic novel” series but the art is very reminiscent of manga), and it’s continued into recent years, even though there’s plenty of original graphic novels breaking into the market. I’m intrigued by comic adaptations of existing works because I imagine it’s a tricky balance bringing a long text to a graphic format. What gets interpre