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Ex-best friends Tiwa and Said must unite to save their Islamic Center from demolition in a romantic story of rebuilding and rekindling by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé & Adiba Jaigirdar.

A powerful YA novel about a transgender teen exploring identity and love while dealing with transphobia, navigating a love triangle, and learning self-acceptance.

Gene Luen Yang's Dragon Hoops explores his life, family, and teaching at a high school through the lens of a high school basketball team's journey to the California State Championships.

Check, Please!: Sticks and Scones is the final collection of the hit webcomic series, following Bitty and Jack's long-distance relationship during their junior year at Samwell University.

A unique reimagining of Cinderella as teen girls team up to overthrow the kingdom's oppressive traditions. A fresh take on a classic story with a powerful message.

Trans boy summons ghost to prove his gender to traditional family, but ghost has other plans. Aiden Thomas's Cemetery Boys is a paranormal YA debut.

Coming-of-age graphic novel Brownstone follows Almudena as she navigates her heritage with her estranged Guatemalan father in a Latin American neighborhood.

Award-winning author Renée Watson celebrates Black girlhood in this collection of poems, sharing her personal experiences and empowering calls to action. Art by Ekua Holmes.

A touching memoir by Ibtisam Barakat recounting her coming of age in the Middle East amidst political turmoil, showcasing the pursuit of dreams in the face of adversity.

Anne of Greenville: A modern reimagining of Anne of Green Gables featuring a queer, Japanese-American ABBA-loving artist finding love and friendship in a new town.

A groundbreaking art and text collaboration capturing the Black experience in America right now by Jason Reynolds. A must-read contemplation on oxygen and its symbolism.

A graphic memoir of Eddie Ahn, an environmental justice lawyer in San Francisco navigating racial and economic inequality, family pressures, and burnout.

"A Scatter of Light is a queer coming-of-age story set in the Bay Area amid the backdrop of major Supreme Court decisions legalizing gay marriage. Aria's summer with her grandmother's gardener changes her life forever."

High school techie Jackson is a reluctant romantic until he meets Liam, the swim captain turned leading man, in this funny, heartfelt romantic comedy.

2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award winner. Olympic medalist Tommie Smith recounts his iconic protest for racial justice in Mexico City.

Teen samurai Chihiro teams up with unconventional warrior Tatsuo to battle demons and confront their own inner struggles in this genre-defying graphic novel.

A powerful graphic memoir by George Takei, recalling his childhood in American concentration camps during WWII. A story of courage, loyalty, and love.

2022 ALA Alex Award winner & 2023 Cartoonist Studio Prize winner. A coming-of-age graphic memoir exploring identity, punk rock, and racism in 80s California.

From the creator of Almost American Girl comes a queer, feminist graphic novel reimagining the Fox Maiden legend. Kai discovers her identity and fights for her place in 16th-century Korea.

A graphic novel history of the revolutionary Black Panther Party, exploring their impact on social justice, police brutality, and the Black community.

A graphic novel adaptation of the National Book Award-winning history of racist ideas in America, exploring antiracist efforts and key figures.

Inner-city youths gain animal-speak powers to fight a war to save Earth from pollution, facing off against an evil oil tycoon with magical abilities.

Monstrous is a poignant graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl using art to overcome racist bullying. Fans of Almost American Girl will love it!

"Follow Laura's journey of self-discovery as a queer Wuhanese American navigating identity, love, and cultural expectations in Messy Roots by Laura Gao."