yafiction

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YA Reads: AAPI and Jewish American Heritage

Posted about 2 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
May is an important month for celebrating cultural heritage and identities as well as reflecting on the contributions and legacies of both Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and […]
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April Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 4 weeks ago by Genevievre Wood
GENEVIEVRE RECOMMENDS SQUIRE BY SARA ALFAGEEH AND NADIA SHAMMAS Aiza is a daughter of the Ornu people in the Bayt-Sajji Empire, meaning she is not only automatically feared and hated […]
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YA Reads: Arab-American Heritage

Posted about 2 months ago by Genevievre Wood
Honor our Arab-American community members by recognizing and celebrating Arab-American Heritage Month, which takes place annually during the month of April. Established in 2022 by the Virginia General Assembly, Arab American Heritage […]
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March Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 2 months ago by Genevievre Wood
GENEVIEVRE RECOMMENDS THE SWANS OF HARLEM BY KAREN VALBY The Swans of Harlem is a remarkable work of narrative nonfiction, focusing on the lives of five of the founding ballerinas […]
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YA Reads: Fantasy, Mythology, Afrofuturism & Afrofantasy

Posted about 3 months ago by Genevievre Wood
Fantasy and Mythology are two genres that often captivate readers with their enchanting worlds and imaginative characters. Both featuring elements of the fantastic, they can capture readers’ imaginations and offer […]
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YA Reads: Black Love and Black Joy

Posted about 4 months ago by Genevievre Wood
February is Black History Month, which is a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultural history and heritage of African Americans. Black history is something we strive to celebrate […]
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January Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 4 months ago by Genevievre Wood
Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA Team each recommends a favorite […]
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December Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 5 months ago by Genevievre Wood
Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA Team each recommends a favorite […]
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YA Winter Reads

Posted about 6 months ago by Genevievre Wood
With temperatures dropping into the 20s this week, there is something magical about curling up with a good winter-themed YA book. Imagine sipping hot chocolate, wrapped in a warm blanket […]
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November Book Chat with the YA Team

Posted about 6 months ago by Genevievre Wood
Don’t know what to read next? Looking for YA book recommendations? Welcome to the Book Chat with the Young Adult Team. Every month, the YA Team each recommends a favorite […]
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