Teen Books By Black Authors

June 9, 2020 | jonesw

There is a wealth of YA literature written by black authors. Here are just a few that explore the lives of black teens. 

On the come up by Angie Thomas
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If it makes you happy by Claire Kann
The revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert
If you come softly by Jacqueline Woodson
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Jackpot by Nic Stone
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When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk
Long way down by Jason Reynolds
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Opposite of always by Justin A. Reynolds
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Black girl unlimited : the remarkable story of a teenage wizard by Echo Brown
Not so pure and simple by L. R. (Lamar R.) Giles
Let me hear a rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson
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Solo by Kwame Alexander
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