The Black Kids

Stoner & Spaz

Semi-Famous: A True Story of Near Celebrity

Sing a Song of Tuna Fish: Hard-to-Swallow Stories from Fifth Grade

Geography Club

How I Discovered Poetry

Rainbow Boys

Remembering Mrs. Rossi

Akilah Hughes shares her journey from a small town in Kentucky to New York City, where she pursued her dream of becoming a writer and performer. Through a series of hilarious essays, she explores her complicated family life, her experiences with racism, her love of music, and her journey to self-discovery.

Discovery

Growth Mindset

Humor

Perseverance

Identity

Self-Discovery

Family And Relationships

National Pride

Obviously: Stories from My Timeline

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The Black Kids

Christina Hammonds Reed, 2020

Stoner & Spaz

Ron Koertge, Ronald Koertge, Josh Hamilton, 2002

Semi-Famous: A True Story of Near Celebrity

Josh Sundquist, 2022

Sing a Song of Tuna Fish: Hard-to-Swallow Stories from Fifth Grade

Esmé Raji Codell, Leuyen Pham, 2004

Geography Club

Brent Hartinger, 2003

How I Discovered Poetry

Marilyn Nelson, Hadley Hooper, 2014

Rainbow Boys

Alex Sanchez, 2001

Remembering Mrs. Rossi

Amy Hest, Heather Maione, 2007