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The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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I'm Still Here (Adapted for Young Readers): Loving Myself in a World Not Made for Me by Austin Channing Brown

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5.0

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Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

Doing Nothing Is No Longer an Option: One Woman's Journey into Everyday Antiracism by Jenny Booth Potter

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5.0

I was first introduced to Jenny Booth Potter by reading Austin Channing Brown's book (I'm Still Here -- also a must-read), and she consistently provides guidance, resources, and tangible ways to join in the work of antiracism. Needless to say, I was beyond thrilled when I found out she was writing her own book about her journey into antiracism as a white woman. This book, like the rest of her content, is fantastic.

Jenny shares her experiences, realizations, and lessons learned about pursuing antiracism as a white woman, and offers research, guidance, and words of encouragement for fellow white people to join in the work, reminding us that we can't do nothing.

One of my favorite parts of this book is that Jenny's not afraid to share the times she wishes she would have handled situations differently. It's a vulnerable reminder that we won't always get it right, but we will get it better -- together.

It doesn't matter where you are on your own pursuit of antiracism; you'll find this book incredibly helpful, validating, and inspiring.

Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Ain't Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds

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5.0

The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

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challenging emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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4.0

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