African-American Books
 Monster – Walter Dean Myers Steve’s 16 and he’s on trial for murder. He says he’s innocent. Will he be able to convince the jury, or will he spend the rest of his life in jail? |
 Kimani Tru Series – Various Kimani Tru titles focus on the triumphs and obstacles of African-American teens with wit and realism. |
 The Bluford High Series – VariousThis series follows the students of Bluford High as they deal with real-life issues like school, relationships, violence, and more. |
 Kendra – Coe BoothKendra’s mom Renee was only 14 when she had her, so Kendra was raised by her grandmother. Now that her mom’s finished her PhD, Kendra hopes she’ll finally start acting like a mother, and will help Kendra with her family and relationship troubles, but Renee doesn’t seem interested. |
 The Come Up Series — Lyah LeFloreHigh school juniors and best friends Blue & Collin seem to have it all, and when they decide to become party promoters, anything can happen! |
 The Divas: Veronique — Victoria Christopher MurrayFifteen-year-old Veronique’s unhappiness at home increases her desire to find her father in New York, but when she goes there with her best friends, The Divas, and secretly meets someone who has been helping her online, she finds herself in real trouble. |
 Tears of a Tiger — Sharon DraperAfter his team wins a big game and has a few drinks, Andy thinks he’s fine to drive. It turns out he’s not, and after crashing, he has to listen while his best friend burns to death. How will he ever live with the guilt? |
 Bang! — Sharon FlakeA teenage boy must face the harsh realities of inner-city life, a disintegrating family, and destructive temptations in order to find out who he really is. |
 If You Come Softly — Jacqueline WoodsonAfter meeting at their private school in New York, fifteen-year-old Jeremiah, who is black, and Ellie, who is white fall in love and then try to cope with people’s reactions. |
 Retaliation — Yasmin ShirazWhen a popular high school girl is badly beaten in a fight borne from jealousy, the girl, her family, and her DC community must choose whether to stay in the violent, dangerous status quo or rise above the violence. |
