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Erica and Tirzah discuss the YA books they've read so far this year that they've loved.

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The YA winner of the Lambda Awards

The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros

Enter the Body by Joy McCullough

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

Invisible Son by Kim Johnson

A Long Stretch of Bad Days by Mindy McGinnis

Cat + Gamer, Vol. 1 and 2 by Wataru Nadatani

The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

Non YA book briefly mentioned: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison 

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This week, Tirzah recommends three creepy horror novels set during summer, perfect for reading around the campfire!

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You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron

The Depths by Nicole Lesperance

Five Midnights by Ann Dávila Cardinal

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Tirzah and Erica discuss some YA books they are super excited about that are coming out the second half of 2023.

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College Board Defends LGBTQ+ Lessons Against Florida Restrictions

The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis

Before the Devil Knows You’re Here by Autumn Krause

A Tall Dark Trouble by Vanessa Montalban

Betting on You by Lynn Painter

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White 

Sleepless in Dubai by Sajni Patel

Everyone's Thinking It by Aleema Omotoni

Into the Bright Open: A Secret Garden Remix by Cherie Dimaline

Ride or Die by Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu

The Only Girl in Town by Ally Condie

Song of the Lioness Quartet by Tamora Pierce. Read about the 40th Anniversary of Alanna.

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Erica discusses a few graphic novels she's read lately that highlight and center queer characters.

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Boys Run the Riot by Keito Gaku

Bingo Love by Tee Franklin, illustrated by Jenn St. Onge and Joy San

Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa

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Tirzah and Erica discuss some recent queer YA reads for Pride and beyond.

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Inaugural Poem by Amanda Gorman Banned After Single Complaint

Nonprofit to Make Book Fairs Accessible to Underserved Students

A Poem is Going to Jupiter's Moon Europa (& You Can Go, Too)

We’ll Never Tell by Wendy Heard

Forever Is Now by Mariama J. Lockington

Epically Earnest by Molly Horan

Transmogrify! by g. haron davis

Northranger by Ray Terciero and Bre Indigo

The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

Where Echoes Die by Courtney Gould

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This week, Tirzah recommends three YA Austen retellings that aren't Pride and Prejudice.

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BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Interviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring people who know and love books. Subscribe to First Edition on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your podcatcher of choice.

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Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things by Jacqueline Firkin

Northranger by Ray Terciero and Are Indigo

Rosewood by Sayantani DasGupta

Ghosted by Amanda Quain

Austenland by Shannon Hale

Manslaughter Park by Tirzah Price

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Tirzah and Erica discuss some fabulous YA books by Jewish authors for Jewish Heritage Month and beyond.

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News: PEN America and Penguin Random House Sue Florida School District

The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros

My Fine Fellow by Jennieke Cohen

The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero

Lucy Clark Will Not Apologize by Margo Rabb

Color Me In by Natasha Diaz

When the Angels Left the Old City by Sacha Lamb

One Last Shot by Kip Wilson

How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow

Mentioned: Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

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This week, Erica gets into a manga that takes place on a rural island in Japan and a book where the main character is down bad for her bestie.

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Barakamon by Satsuki Yoshino

The Secret Summer Promise by Keah Brown

Bonus: The Pretty One by Keah Brown

Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults), edited by Alice Wong

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Tirzah and Erica talk about some great books by AAPI authors for AAPI Heritage Month and beyond!

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News: Seattle Public Library Grants Free Access to Banned Books

The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He

She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

This Time Will Be Different by Misa Sugiura

Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay

500 Words or Less by Juleah del Rosario

Juniors by Kaui Hart Hemmings

Rani Patel in Full Effect by Sonia Patel

American Betiya by Anuradha D. Rajurkar

Shoutout to authors Mary H.K. Choi, Malinda Lo, Elizabeth Lim, and Stacey Lee!

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This week, Tirzah recommends three YA books about mermaids and merfolk to get you excited for the release of Disney’s live action The Little Mermaid and to celebrate Mer-May!

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BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O’Neal explores the wide bookish world. Interviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring people who know and love books. Subscribe to First Edition on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your podcatcher of choice.

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Disney’s live action The Little Mermaid hits theaters May 26th!

Against the Tide by J. Elle

Out of the Blue by Jason June

Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvester

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