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• I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

  Sánchez, Erika L.,

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  "When the sister who delighted their parents by her faithful embrace of Mexican culture dies in a tragic accident, Julia, who longs to go to college and move into a home of her own, discovers from mutual friends that her sister may not…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

  Sáenz, Benjamin Alire

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  "Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, but when he meets Dante and they become friends, Ari starts to ask questions about himself, his parents, and his family that he has never asked before" Available as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• With the Fire on High

  Acevedo, Elizabeth,

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  "Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago has been doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hate U Give

  Thomas, Angie,

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  "After witnessing her friend's death at the hands of a police officer, Starr Carter's life is complicated when the police and a local drug lord try to intimidate her in an effort to learn what happened the night Kahlil died" Available as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Clap When You Land

  Acevedo, Elizabeth,

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  "Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people ... In New York City,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Almost American Girl

  An Illustrated Memoir

  Ha, Robin,

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  "A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life--perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo. For as long as she can remember, it's been Robin and her mom against the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Here to Stay

  Voices of Undocumented Young Adults

  Kuklin, Susan,

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  "Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives: they are not U.S. citizens. They came from Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, Independent Samoa, and Korea. They came seeking education,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Voces Sin Fronteras

  Our Stories, Our Truth = Nuestras Historias, Nuestra Verdad

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  "During a time of heated immigration debate and unrest, this book is an opportunity to hear directly from youth who are often in the headlines but whose stories don't get told in full. Sixteen young people from the Latin American Youth…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The House on Mango Street

  Cisneros, Sandra

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  "During a time of heated immigration debate and unrest, this book is an opportunity to hear directly from youth who are often in the headlines but whose stories don't get told in full. Sixteen young people from the Latin American Youth…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Secret Garden on 81st Street

  a Modern Graphic Retelling of The Secret Garden

  Weir, Ivy Noelle,

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  "Mary Lennox is a loner living in Silicon Valley. With her parents always working, video game and tech become her main source of entertainment and 'friends.' When her parents pass away in a tragic accident, she moves to New York City to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Invisible

  Gonzalez, Christina Diaz, 1969-

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  Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain, Sara: the loner, Dayara: the tough kid, Nico: the rich kid, and Miguel: the athlete. And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's…Read moreRead more of this annotation