Welcome to the YA Reads Newsletter! Every month we’ll shout out a few new releases (and some old favorites too!) that we think have a place in your #classroomlibrary.

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We love all sorts of books and we especially LOVE #inclusivebooks and #lgbtqbooks.

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#ClassroomLibrary Must-Have

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Saints of the Household by Ari Tison

(HS)

This contemporary YA thriller has it all: a complex brotherly bond, breaking generational trauma, and Indigenous representation...and it's written in both prose and verse with alternating perspectives.
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At times, the rift between Max and Jay's brotherly love will feel too much to bear...yet you won't be able to stop reading no matter how much your heart hurts. Their far-from-perfect relationship can feel nostalgic to those who grew up in abusive households, in marginalized communities, and/or in the shadows of familial reputations.

If you admire The House on Mango Street, the vignettes in this novel are for you.

If you appreciate novels in verse, then this pick is for you.

If you root for the underdog, this novel is for you.

If you love a slow-burn, this novel is for you.

There are too many reasons to snag this read...

So, what are you waiting for?

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📚 For fans of: The Firekeeper's Daughter and The House on Mango Street

🎥 For fans of: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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Other Titles We LOVE

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Fat Chance, Charlie Vega (MS/HS) ​ Self-love, an adorable romance, navigating body shamers (especially when they're family members)...this is a revolutionary read for impressionable young folks! ​ 📚 For fans of: Stargirl 🎥 For fans of: I Feel Pretty (but make it YA) ​ Check it out

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The Making of Yolanda La Bruja (HS) ​ Strong communal connections, disability representation, & a gripping plot with commentary on (CW) school shootings ​ 📚 For fans of: The House on Mango Street 🎥 For fans of: The Fallout ​ Find out more

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Invisible (MS) ​ In this graphic novel, a group of students are lumped together for a school project because of the ONE thing they have in common--they all speak Spanish. ​ 📚 For fans of: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian 🎥 For fans of: The Breakfast Club ​ ​ Yes, please

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The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School (HS) ​ LGBTQ+ storyline, a Latina protagonist, family complexities...this YA romance read has it all! ​ 📚 For fans of: She Gets the Girl 🎥 For fans of: Love, Simon ​ I need this

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We hope you love these books as much as we do! If you have any questions or recommendations for other books on this topic we can share, please reach out. We‘d love to hear from you.

Happy reading! Danielle & Carina We are both Queer educators with a mission to help you and your students find books you’ll love. For more book recommendations and teaching ideas, visit our blog at teachnouvelle.com.