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Katherine Applegate books are easy to read but not at all as simple as they seem. Her characters are non-humans who experience human emotions and the characters give you hope that you can change the world.

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John Green's novels are based on teenagers dealing with issues such as disease, suicide, loss, and love. While the main characters are young, the themes and events are not. These books are for mature readers who are comfortable reading about and discussing important life issues.

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Jason Reynolds writes books with Black main characters in urban settings. His books deal with racial identity, social justice, police brutality, mass incarcerations, death, violence, and the importance of family. If you liked The Hate U Give or All American, check out Jason Reynolds.

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If you like a challenge, check out Patrick Ness. His novels have normal people in sometimes bizarre situations (Remember when the Monster destroyed the Parson's house, but it was really Conor's grandmother's sitting room?) However, the emotions the characters experience are very real and relatable.

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Jennifer Holm writes about kids who don't fit in with those around them, but not in the way you'd expect. Grandparents magically turn into teenagers again, kids spend the summer in a retirement community with their grandparents, and people living on Mars for the first time.

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Sharon Draper writes about characters your age who are dealing with racial identity. The three books here are set in different time periods, so each reflects a different version of ongoing racial struggles and how those challenges affect individual characters. "Blended" also has a main character that plays the piano and there are musical references throughout the novel.

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Gordon Korman writes funny stories about kids who don't quite fit in.

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Aisha Saeed's two novels take place in Pakistan and provide a window into a world different from that of modern day America. Yet, we can still find mirrors in the situations the characters face such as taking care of their family, feeling out of place, and facing injustice. Start with "Amal Unbound."

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Wishtree by Katherine Applegate, read by Nancy Linari - Chapter 1

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Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds

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Reading Chapter One of The Fault in Our Stars

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Author John Green reading an excerpt from "Paper Towns"

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John Reads the First Chapter of Turtles All the Way Down

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Wishtree by Katherine Applegate, read by Nancy Linari– Audiobook Excerpt

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Patrick Ness talks about his new book, More Than This

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Fairfax Network - Fairfax County Public Schools

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Epic Reads Explains | The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness | Book Trailer

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Patrick Ness reads from The Rest of Us Just Live Here

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The Rest of Us Just Live Here - Excerpt 2

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The Rest of Us Just Live Here - Excerpt 2

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Patrick Ness reads from The Rest of Us Just Live Here

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When I was the Greatest Chapter 1 part 1.

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First Chapter Friday - Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds

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Blended by Sharon M. Draper | Book Trailer

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Restart by Gordon Korman  Chap. 1 p.1-12

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Zoobreak Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 pages 5-7

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Schooled by Gordon Korman, 1 Name: Capricorn Anderson

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First Chapter Friday - Omar Rising by Aisha Saeed

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Oral Reading of the short story written by Jason Reynolds, "The Ingredients."