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The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice, by A.F. Harrold (Grades 2-6) (Humor)
Silly rhymes and whimsical wordplay combine in a riotous poetry collection that offers reflections on subjects ranging from onions and cabbages to jelly-eating cats and kilted koalas.
Cast Away, by Naomi Shihab Nye (Grades 5-12) (Realsitic)
Poet Naomi Shihab Nye shines a spotlight on the things we cast away, from plastic water bottles to refugees.
Everything Comes Next, by Naomi Shihab Nye (Grades 5-12) (Realsitic)
A celebratory collection, by the current Young People’s Poet Laureate complements a selection of her most popular and accessible poems from the past 40 years with several previously unpublished pieces as well as writing tips and striking interior spot art.
Band Nerd Confessions, by D.J. Corchin (Grades 6-12) (Realistic)
A hilariously brilliant compilation of all things related to band-nerd utopia.
Sanctuary Somewhere, by Brenna Dimmig (Grades 6-12) (Realistic)
After he finds out he’s undocumented, seventeen-year-old high school student Osmel fears he won’t be able to pursue his dream of becoming a meteorologist.
You Don’t Have to Be Everything, by various authors (Grades 6-12) (Realistic)
Created and compiled just for young women, You Don’t Have to Be Everything is filled with works by a wide range of poets who are honest, unafraid, and skilled at addressing the complex feelings of coming-of-age, from loneliness to joy, longing to solace, attitude to humor. These unintimidating poems offer girls a message of self-acceptance and strength, giving them permission to let go of shame and perfectionism.
Inheritance, by Elizabeth Acevedo (Grades 7-9) (Realistic)
Interweaving a powerful message of self-love, an award-winning author and poet celebrates the beauty and meaning of natural Black hair through her most famous spoken-word poem.
Ink Knows No Borders: Poems of the Immigrant & Refugee Experience, by Patrice Vecchione & Alyssa Raymond (Grades 7-9) (Nonfiction)
A treasury of 65 poems , by some of today’s most compelling young writers explores themes ranging from homesickness and social exclusion to human rights and identity, in a volume that reflects the experiences of today’s teen immigrants and refugees.
Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed, by various authors (Grades 7-9) (Realistic)
Sparking dialogue and hope, 15 original stories by best-selling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming voices question the different myths and stereotypes about the Latinx diaspora.
Respect the Mic, by various authors (Grades 7-9) (Realistic)
This wide-ranging poetry anthology represents 20 years of poetry from the students and alumni of Chicago’s Oak Park River Forest High School Spoken Word Club, offering a tender, intimate portrait of American life.
Say Her Name, by Zetta Elliott (Grades 7-10) (Realistic)
A collection of poems stands as a tribute to Black Lives Matter activists and victims of police brutality.
Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance, by Nikki Grimes (Grades 7-12) (Realistic)
A feminist-forward, new collection of poetry celebrating the little-known women poets of the Harlem Renaissance.
Concrete Kids, by Amyra Leon (Grades 7-12) (Realistic)
Musician, playwright, and educator Amyra Leon takes us on a poetic journey through her childhood in Harlem, as she navigates the intricacies of foster care, mourning, self-love, and resilience.
And We Rise: The Civil Rights Movement in Poems, by Erica Martin (Grades 7-12) (Nonfiction)
Erica Martin‘s debut poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement and introduces lesser-known figures and moments that were just as crucial to the Movement and our nation’s centuries-long fight for justice and equality.
Poems to Live Your Life, by Chris Riddell (Grades 7-12) (Nonfiction)
This gorgeously illustrated collection includes forty-six poems and is divided into sections covering: musings, youth, family, love, imaginings, nature, war and endings.
Chiara in the Dark , by Maya Chhabra (Grades 9-12) (Realistic)
Chiara is gliding through her senior year with ease, with a great babysitting job, a loyal best friend, a loving Indian-Italian immigrant family, and a shot at the summer ice-skating camp of her dreams. Then, out of nowhere, she starts having violent and unwanted thoughts and obsessions. Chiara decides to get help through therapy, but the idea of talking about her disturbing thoughts out loud is unthinkable. But as Chiara opens up, she sees a glimmer of hope that she can have her life back.
Take Me With You, by Andrea Gibson (Grades 9-12) (Realistic)
Andrea Gibson explores themes of love, gender, politics, sexuality, family, and forgiveness with stunning imagery and a fierce willingness to delve into the exploration of what it means to heal and to be different in this strange age.
My Name is Jason. Mine Too: Our Story, Our Way, by Jason Reynolds (Grades 9-12) (Biography)
Two young men named Jason, one poet and one artist, one black and one white, use poetry and art to communicate their different perspectives.
Somebody Give This Heart a Pen, by Sophia Thakur (Grades 9-12) (Nonfiction) A compelling collection of poems that explores the emotions and experiences of growing up as a mixed-race woman.
When the Stars Wrote Back, by Trista Mateer (Grades 10-12) (Realsitic)
A compilation of short, evocative poems on such subjects as growing up, healing from trauma, and the many forms of love.
I Am Water, by Meg Specksgoor (Grades 10-12) (Realistic)
Struggling with how she fits into normal gender stereotypes, Hannah finds her limits and definition of love changing after she begins a relationship with Ezra.