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Amplify Black Voices: Teen Edition

Outstanding books written by Black authors for teens! There is something for everyone, whether you are in the mood for poetry, memoirs, graphic novels, fantasy, horror, historical, science fiction, romance, short stories, or realistic.

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45 items

  • An escapist romance set in 1910 featuring a wealthy, prominent Black family.
    Book, 2023New York : Dial Books, 2023. — YA MARQUIS (DAVENPORTS #1)
  • Maddy's righteous rage turns her school's first integrated prom into an explosive, supernatural, Carrie-inspired night.
    Book, 2022New York : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022] — YA JACKSON
  • Book, 2008New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2008], ©2008. — YA ANDE
  • Mahalia Harris is throwing herself an amazing coming out party in this romantic comedy celebrating Sweet Sixteens, Black joy, and queer pride.
    Book, 2023New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. — YA GARRETT
  • Book, 2023New York : Holiday House, [2023] — YA CLINE-RANSOME
  • Two authors, two teens, once choice... what would you do?
    Book, 2015New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2015. — YA REYNOLDS
  • Whiteout

    a Novel

    Short stories about love will keep you warm.
    Book, 2022New York, NY : Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022] — YA WHITEOUT
  • Graphic Novel, 2022New York : Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022], ©2022. — YA GN KEYS
  • It is a great read...
    Book, 2018New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2018] — YA ACEVEDO
  • ...and even better listen!
    Audiobook Cassette, 2018[United States] : HarperCollins Publishers, 2018. — eAudiobook hoopla
  • Josie's 17 and ready to launch her journalism career with the celebrity profile piece she was chosen to write as the winner of a contest. Then she uncovers the scandal of the decade.
    Book, 2021New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2021] — YA GARRETT
  • Starr is the only person who knows what really happened....
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2018. — YA THOMAS
  • In a world where magic is outlawed, some power can't be stopped.
    Book, 2018New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2018. — YA ADEYEMI (LOO #1)
  • Civil War... Zombies.. need I say more?
    Book, 2018New York : Harpercollins Childrens Books, [2018] — YA IRELAND (DN #1)
  • Take a few steps back in time to 1996, when Neeka and her best friend's world opens up.
    Book, 2008New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2008], ©2008. — YA WOOD
  • Do you like retellings? Try this modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice.
    eBook, 2018[United States] : Harper Collins Publishers, 2018. — eBook hoopla
  • Born a Crime

    Stories From a South African Childhood

    Noah, Trevor, 1984-
    Book, 2016New York : Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of Random House, [2016] — BIO NOAH
  • Will Rus keep his mouth shut or take a stand by taking a knee?
    Book, 2021Toronto, Ontario, Canada : Inkyard Press, [2021] — YA BUFORD
  • Full of darkness and Joy. Read the summary but the book is so much more!
    Book, 2020New York : Simon & Schuster BFYR, 2020. — YA CORTHRON
  • He feels like he walked into a middle of a movie... if only it was just a movie.
    Book, 1999New York, N.Y. : HarperCollins Publishers, [1999], ©1999. — YA MYER