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Short & Quick Reads to Engage Your Tween and Teen Readers!

Sometimes readers just need a book with a shorter page count. This booklist offers books for tween and teen readers that are 260 pages or fewer!

Middle Grade

Safe Harbor by Padma Venkatraman
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Safe Harbor
Padma Venkatraman

176 PAGES

Roar by Varsha Bajaj
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Roar
Varsha Bajaj

192 PAGES

Range (Adapted for Young Readers) by David Epstein, Berat Pekmezci
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Range (Adapted for Young Readers)
David Epstein, Berat Pekmezci

208 PAGES

Quantum Interstellar Sports League #1 by J. Scott Savage, Brandon Dorman
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Quantum Interstellar Sports League #1
J. Scott Savage, Brandon Dorman

272 PAGES

Reach by Celesta Rimington
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Reach
Celesta Rimington

208 PAGES

Phoenix by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
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Phoenix
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

176 PAGES

On Thin Ice by Jessica Kim
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On Thin Ice
Jessica Kim

240 PAGES

Mountain Upside Down by Sara Ryan
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Mountain Upside Down
Sara Ryan

240 PAGES

The Moon Without Stars by Chanel Miller
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The Moon Without Stars
Chanel Miller

256 PAGES

Landslide by Betty Culley
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Landslide
Betty Culley

208 PAGES

In and Out the Window by Jane Yolen, Cathrin Peterslund
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In and Out the Window
Jane Yolen, Cathrin Peterslund

208 PAGES

Into the Rapids by Ann Braden
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Into the Rapids
Ann Braden

176 PAGES

Horse Camp by Carrie Seim, Steph Waldo
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Horse Camp
Carrie Seim, Steph Waldo

256 PAGES

Hail Mariam by Huda Al-Marashi
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Hail Mariam
Huda Al-Marashi

208 PAGES

Hafsa's Way by Aisha Saeed
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Hafsa's Way
Aisha Saeed

224 PAGES

Goodbye, French Fry by Rin-rin Yu
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Goodbye, French Fry
Rin-rin Yu

192 PAGES

Wilma Rudolph: The Graphic Novel by Josh Bycel, Rich Korson, Brittney Williams, Rico Renzi
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Wilma Rudolph: The Graphic Novel
Josh Bycel, Rich Korson, Brittney Williams, Rico Renzi

112 PAGES

Nightmare Hunter #1 by Brady Smith, Brady Smith
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Nightmare Hunter #1
Brady Smith

208 PAGES

Hellaween: A Graphic Novel by Moss Lawton
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Hellaween: A Graphic Novel
Moss Lawton

208 PAGES

Hellaween: Spellbent: A Graphic Novel by Moss Lawton, Moss Lawton
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Hellaween: Spellbent: A Graphic Novel
Moss Lawton

208 PAGES

The Dark! by Lindsey Leigh, Lindsey Leigh
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The Dark!
Lindsey Leigh

96 PAGES

The Dirt! by Lindsey Leigh, Lindsey Leigh
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The Dirt!
Lindsey Leigh, Lindsey Leigh

96 PAGES

Happiness According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
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Happiness According to Humphrey
Betty G. Birney

144 PAGES

Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon: The Graphic Novel by Paula Danziger, Victoria Ying
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Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon: The Graphic Novel
Paula Danziger, Victoria Ying

112 PAGES

Bog Gone! #1 by P. Knuckle Jones, P. Knuckle Jones
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Bog Gone! #1
P. Knuckle Jones, P. Knuckle Jones

112 PAGES

Alarm at the Farm! #2 by P. Knuckle Jones, P. Knuckle Jones
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Alarm at the Farm! #2
P. Knuckle Jones, P. Knuckle Jones

112 PAGES

Hands by Torrey Maldonado
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Hands
Torrey Maldonado

160 PAGES

What Lane? by Torrey Maldonado
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What Lane?
Torrey Maldonado

144 PAGES

Tight by Torrey Maldonado
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Tight
Torrey Maldonado

192 PAGES

Opinions and Opossums by Ann Braden
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Opinions and Opossums
Ann Braden

176 PAGES

We Were the Fire by Shelia P. Moses
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We Were the Fire
Shelia P. Moses

176 PAGES

Buffalo Dreamer by Violet Duncan
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Buffalo Dreamer
Violet Duncan

176 PAGES

Thirst by Varsha Bajaj
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Thirst
Varsha Bajaj

208 PAGES

The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman
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The Bridge Home
Padma Venkatraman

208 PAGES

Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed
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Amal Unbound
Aisha Saeed

240 PAGES

Hope Wins by Tom Angleberger, Sarah Mlynowski, Max Brallier, Julie Buxbaum, Pablo Cartaya, J. C. Cervantes, Rex Ogle, Matt de la Peña, Stuart Gibbs, Adam Gidwitz, R.L. Stine, Veera Hiranandani, Hena Khan, Gordon Korman, Rose Brock
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Hope Wins
Tom Angleberger, Sarah Mlynowski, Max Brallier, Julie Buxbaum, & more...

208 PAGES

Crushing It by Erin Becker
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Crushing It
Erin Becker

240 PAGES

When Winter Robeson Came by Brenda Woods
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When Winter Robeson Came
Brenda Woods

176 PAGES

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller
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Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All
Chanel Miller

160 PAGES

Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff
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Too Bright to See
Kyle Lukoff

224 PAGES

Fake Chinese Sounds by Jing Jing Tsong, Jing Jing Tsong
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Fake Chinese Sounds
Jing Jing Tsong, Jing Jing Tsong

208 PAGES

Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson
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Harbor Me
Jacqueline Woodson

196 PAGES

Maya and the Robot by Eve L. Ewing, Christine Almeda
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Maya and the Robot
Eve L. Ewing, Christine Almeda

224 PAGES

Stephen Curry: The Official Graphic Novel by Josh Bycel, Rich Korson, Damion Scott
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Stephen Curry: The Official Graphic Novel
Josh Bycel, Rich Korson, Damion Scott

112 PAGES

Iggy Rules the Animal Kingdom by Annie Barrows, Sam Ricks
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Iggy Rules the Animal Kingdom
Annie Barrows, Sam Ricks

128 PAGES

Extra Life (Young Readers Adaptation) by Steven Johnson
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Extra Life (Young Readers Adaptation)
Steven Johnson

128 PAGES

Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant by Trang Nguyen, Jeet Zdung, Jeet Zdung
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Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant
Trang Nguyen, Jeet Zdung, Jeet Zdung

128 PAGES

Star Child by Ibi Zoboi
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Star Child
Ibi Zoboi

128 PAGES

When Impossible Happens by Jane De Suza
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When Impossible Happens
Jane De Suza

176 PAGES

A Galaxy of Whales by Heather Fawcett
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A Galaxy of Whales
Heather Fawcett

176 PAGES

The Adventures of Invisible Boy by Doogie Horner, Doogie Horner
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The Adventures of Invisible Boy
Doogie Horner, Doogie Horner

176 PAGES

Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic: A Graphic Novel by Sangu Mandanna, Pablo Ballesteros
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Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic: A Graphic Novel
Sangu Mandanna, Pablo Ballesteros

176 PAGES

The Hidden Dragon by Melissa Marr
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The Hidden Dragon
Melissa Marr

176 PAGES

ReThink the Internet by Trisha Prabhu
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ReThink the Internet
Trisha Prabhu

176 PAGES

Just Don't Fall (Adapted for Young Readers) by Josh Sundquist
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Just Don't Fall (Adapted for Young Readers)
Josh Sundquist

176 PAGES

With Just One Wing by Brenda Woods
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With Just One Wing
Brenda Woods

176 PAGES

This Boy by Ilene Cooper
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This Boy
Ilene Cooper

192 PAGES

Escape from Grimstone Manor (Monsterious, Book 1) by Matt McMann
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Escape from Grimstone Manor (Monsterious, Book 1)
Matt McMann

192 PAGES

Lucky Scramble by Peter Raymundo
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Lucky Scramble
Peter Raymundo

192 PAGES

Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson
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Remember Us
Jacqueline Woodson

192 PAGES

The Infinite Questions of Dottie Bing by Molly B. Burnham
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The Infinite Questions of Dottie Bing
Molly B. Burnham

208 PAGES

Telephone of the Tree by Alison McGhee
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Telephone of the Tree
Alison McGhee

208 PAGES

Averil Offline by Amy Noelle Parks
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Averil Offline
Amy Noelle Parks

208 PAGES

The Botany of Desire Young Readers Edition by Michael Pollan
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The Botany of Desire Young Readers Edition
Michael Pollan

208 PAGES

Doodles from the Boogie Down by Stephanie Rodriguez
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Doodles from the Boogie Down
Stephanie Rodriguez

208 PAGES

Fashionopolis (Young Readers Edition) by Dana Thomas
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Fashionopolis (Young Readers Edition)
Dana Thomas

208 PAGES

In and Out the Window by Jane Yolen, Cathrin Peterslund
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In and Out the Window
Jane Yolen, Cathrin Peterslund

208 PAGES

Empty Smiles by Katherine Arden
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Empty Smiles
Katherine Arden

224 PAGES

Puzzled by Pan Cooke, Pan Cooke
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Puzzled
Pan Cooke, Pan Cooke

224 PAGES

The Islands of Elsewhere by Heather Fawcett
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The Islands of Elsewhere
Heather Fawcett

224 PAGES

The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things #1 by Rob Renzetti
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The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things #1
Rob Renzetti

224 PAGES

Omar Rising by Aisha Saeed
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Omar Rising
Aisha Saeed

224 PAGES

Ratty by Suzanne Selfors, Lavanya Naidu
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Ratty
Suzanne Selfors, Lavanya Naidu

224 PAGES

Dancing in the Storm by Amie Darnell Specht, Shannon Hitchcock
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Dancing in the Storm
Amie Darnell Specht, Shannon Hitchcock

224 PAGES

Gloam by Jack Mackay
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Gloam
Jack Mackay

208 PAGES

Finding Lost by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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Finding Lost
Holly Goldberg Sloan

208 PAGES

Eva to the Max by Rebecca Caprara
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Eva to the Max
Rebecca Caprara

256 PAGES

Warrior Girl by Carmen Tafolla
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Warrior Girl
Carmen Tafolla

224 PAGES

The Great Influenza by John M. Barry
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The Great Influenza
John M. Barry

240 PAGES

The Last Comics on Earth by Max Brallier, Joshua Pruett, Jay Cooper, Douglas Holgate
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The Last Comics on Earth
Max Brallier, Joshua Pruett, Jay Cooper, Douglas Holgate

240 PAGES

Facing the Mountain (Adapted for Young Readers) by Daniel James Brown
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Facing the Mountain (Adapted for Young Readers)
Daniel James Brown

240 PAGES

Singing with Elephants by Margarita Engle
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Singing with Elephants
Margarita Engle

240 PAGES

Different Kinds of Minds by Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Ann D. Koffsky
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Different Kinds of Minds
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Ann D. Koffsky

240 PAGES

Batpig: Go Pig or Go Home by Rob Harrell, Rob Harrell
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Batpig: Go Pig or Go Home
Rob Harrell, Rob Harrell

240 PAGES

Monkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze by Maple Lam
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Monkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze
Maple Lam

240 PAGES

Sing It Like Celia by Mónica Mancillas
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Sing It Like Celia
Mónica Mancillas

240 PAGES

The 66th Rebirth of Frankie Caridi #1 by Johnny Marciano, Ashley Mackenzie
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The 66th Rebirth of Frankie Caridi #1
Johnny Marciano, Ashley Mackenzie

240 PAGES

Extra Normal by Kate Alice Marshall
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Extra Normal
Kate Alice Marshall

240 PAGES

Lost Time by Tas Mukanik
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Lost Time
Tas Mukanik

240 PAGES

The Rhythm of Time by Questlove, S. A. Cosby
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The Rhythm of Time
Questlove, S. A. Cosby

240 PAGES

Barely Floating by Lilliam Rivera
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Barely Floating
Lilliam Rivera

240 PAGES

The Curse of Eelgrass Bog by Mary Averling
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The Curse of Eelgrass Bog
Mary Averling

256 PAGES

They Call Her Fregona by David Bowles
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They Call Her Fregona
David Bowles

256 PAGES

Lalo Lespérance Never Forgot by Phillippe Diederich
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Lalo Lespérance Never Forgot
Phillippe Diederich

256 PAGES

Starfish by Lisa Fipps
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Starfish
Lisa Fipps

256 PAGES

And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps
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And Then, Boom!
Lisa Fipps

256 PAGES

Rewind by Lisa Graff
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Rewind
Lisa Graff

256 PAGES

The Night Librarian: A Graphic Novel by Christopher Lincoln
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The Night Librarian: A Graphic Novel
Christopher Lincoln

256 PAGES

Los Monstruos: Rooster and the Dancing Diablo by Diana López
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Los Monstruos: Rooster and the Dancing Diablo
Diana López

256 PAGES

Anzu and the Realm of Darkness: A Graphic Novel by Mai K. Nguyen, Mai K. Nguyen
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Anzu and the Realm of Darkness: A Graphic Novel
Mai K. Nguyen, Mai K. Nguyen

256 PAGES

Nayra and the Djinn by Iasmin Omar Ata, Iasmin Omar Ata
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Nayra and the Djinn
Iasmin Omar Ata, Iasmin Omar Ata

256 PAGES

Tales from the Forest by Jane Riordan, A. A. Milne, Mark Burgess, Ernest H. Shepard
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Tales from the Forest
Jane Riordan, A. A. Milne, Mark Burgess, Ernest & more...

112 PAGES

The Unofficial Alcatraz Handbook by Kristen Tracy, Anika Orrock
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The Unofficial Alcatraz Handbook
Kristen Tracy, Anika Orrock

112 PAGES

The Startup Squad: You're the Boss by Brian Weisfeld, Bonnie Bader
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The Startup Squad: You're the Boss
Brian Weisfeld, Bonnie Bader

112 PAGES

The Last Kids on Earth: The Graphic Novel by Max Brallier, Brian Churilla
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The Last Kids on Earth: The Graphic Novel
Max Brallier, Brian Churilla

208 PAGES

The Diamond Explorer by Kao Kalia Yang
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The Diamond Explorer
Kao Kalia Yang

208 PAGES

Shock City: A Graphic Novel by Aaron Alexovich, Aaron Alexovich
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Shock City: A Graphic Novel
Aaron Alexovich, Aaron Alexovich

240 PAGES

Ain't It Funny by Margaret Gurevich
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Ain't It Funny
Margaret Gurevich

240 PAGES

May the Best Player Win by Kyla Zhao
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May the Best Player Win
Kyla Zhao

240 PAGES

Young Adult

Stops Along the Way by Anna Sortino
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Stops Along the Way
Anna Sortino

256 PAGES

Solo Stan by Talia Tucker
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Solo Stan
Talia Tucker

224 PAGES

Postscript by Cory McCarthy
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Postscript
Cory McCarthy

240 PAGES

Night Swimming by Aaron Starmer
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Night Swimming
Aaron Starmer

240 PAGES

Girl Reflected in Knife by Anica Mrose Rissi
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Girl Reflected in Knife
Anica Mrose Rissi

240 PAGES

Breathe by Maia Kobabe, Sarah Peitzmeier, PhD, Maia Kobabe
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Breathe
Maia Kobabe, Sarah Peitzmeier, PhD, Maia Kobabe

64 PAGES

The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen by Isaac Blum
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The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen
Isaac Blum

224 PAGES

Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson, Ekua Holmes
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Black Girl You Are Atlas
Renée Watson, Ekua Holmes

96 PAGES

The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
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The Outsiders
S. E. Hinton

224 PAGES

We Are Okay by Nina LaCour
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We Are Okay
Nina LaCour

256 PAGES

And We Rise by Erica Martin
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And We Rise
Erica Martin

160 PAGES

Respect the Mic by Tyehimba Jess, Peter Kahn, Hanif Abdurraqib, Dan Sully Sullivan, Franny Choi
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Respect the Mic
Tyehimba Jess, Peter Kahn, Hanif Abdurraqib, Dan "Sully" & more...

176 PAGES

Danger and Other Unknown Risks by Ryan North, Erica Henderson, Erica Henderson
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Danger and Other Unknown Risks
Ryan North, Erica Henderson, Erica Henderson

208 PAGES

Break This House by Candice Iloh
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Break This House
Candice Iloh

224 PAGES

Pretty Furious by E.K. Johnston
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Pretty Furious
E.K. Johnston

224 PAGES

The Glass Scientists: Volume One by S. H. Cotugno
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The Glass Scientists: Volume One
S. H. Cotugno

240 PAGES

The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be by Shannon Gibney
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The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be
Shannon Gibney

256 PAGES

These Deadly Prophecies by Andrea Tang
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These Deadly Prophecies
Andrea Tang

256 PAGES

Punk Rock Karaoke by Bianca Xunise, Bianca Xunise
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Punk Rock Karaoke
Bianca Xunise, Bianca Xunise

256 PAGES

How to Survive Your Parents by Shawn Goodman
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How to Survive Your Parents
Shawn Goodman

208 PAGES

No Rules Tonight by Kim Hyun Sook, Ryan Estrada, Ryan Estrada
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No Rules Tonight
Kim Hyun Sook, Ryan Estrada, Ryan Estrada

208 PAGES

Luminous Beings: A Graphic Novel by David Arnold, Jose Pimienta
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Luminous Beings: A Graphic Novel
David Arnold, Jose Pimienta

256 PAGES

To the Bone by Alena Bruzas
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To the Bone
Alena Bruzas

256 PAGES

Full Shift: A Graphic Novel by Jennifer Dugan, Kit Seaton
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Full Shift: A Graphic Novel
Jennifer Dugan, Kit Seaton

256 PAGES

You: The Story by Ruta Sepetys
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You: The Story
Ruta Sepetys

256 PAGES

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