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You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

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You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

Ambassador Kiana Cunningham
“Letting go isn’t about forgetting. It’s balancing moving forward with life, and looking back…
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Ambassador Ellie Womack
“He had lost the old warm world, paid a high price for living too…
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What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski

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What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski

Ambassador Saachi Kashyap
“Change. It was there, after all” (Claire Swinarski, What Happened to Rachel Riley)  This…
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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Ambassador Bruna Litwinski
Holly Black’s The Cruel Prince is an enthralling fantasy story about a human girl,…
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Love That Dog by Sharon Creech

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Love That Dog by Sharon Creech

Ambassador Smaya Gedala
  Love That Dog by Sharon Creech is a poetic and fictional story that…
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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Ambassador Saavri Kommera
Written by Sarah J. Maas, Throne of Glass is a young adult fantasy novel…
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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Ambassador Ellie Womack
“Women feel just as men feel; they suffer […] precisely as men would suffer;…
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The Counselors by Jessica Goodman

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The Counselors by Jessica Goodman

Ambassador Liya Moorjani
“He died here, at the place that gave me everything and then took it…
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Wishtree by Katherine Applegate

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Wishtree by Katherine Applegate

Ambassador Saachi Kashyap
“It is a great gift indeed to love who you are.” (Katherine Applegate, Wishtree) …
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The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther

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The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther

Ambassador Cerenitie Gamez
“Enough with this pretending nonsense. If you want him, go get him. Don’t miss…
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Looking for Alaska by John Green

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Looking for Alaska by John Green

John Green
“We need never be hopeless, because we can never be irreparably broken.” (John Green,…
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The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

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The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

Kwame Alexander
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is a great story about strength, dedication, love, jealousy,…
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The Girl From the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

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The Girl From the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

Molly Knox Ostertag
“ Sometimes you have to let your life get messy. That’s how you get…
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Beach Read by Emily Henry

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Beach Read by Emily Henry

Emily Henry
“Bad things don’t dig down through your life until the pit’s so deep that…
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Life of Pi by Yann Martel

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Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Yann Martel
“You must take life the way it comes at you and make the best…
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Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

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Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

Stephanie Garber
   Stephanie Garber’s Once Upon A Broken Heart is a lush and whimsical fantasy novel…
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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

R.F. Kuang
What if the best story you ever read wasn’t written by the person who…
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The Woman Who Lied by Claire Douglas

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The Woman Who Lied by Claire Douglas

Claire Douglas
“Some stories deserve to be told. Does this one?” (Claire Douglas, The Woman Who…
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The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Alex Michaelides
     Alicia Berenson, a famous artist and the wife of a very well-known…
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Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

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Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

Guadalupe Garcia McCall
“Sometimes it’s best to take things down and start all over again. It’s the…
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All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven 

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All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven 

Jennifer Niven
“We do not remember days, we remember moments.” (Jennifer Niven, All the Bright Places)…
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Book Review – Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

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Book Review – Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury
“It was a pleasure to burn.” (Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451) Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451…
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Book Review – Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter

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Book Review – Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter

Lynn Painter
“Music made everything better.” (Lynn Painter, Better Than The Movies) This quote from Lynn…
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Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

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Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Claire Keegan
In this novel, Claire Keegan explores the human struggle to stand up for what…
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The Women by Kristin Hannah

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The Women by Kristin Hannah

Kristin Hannah
“In this crazy, chaotic, divided world that was run by men, you could count…
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The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri

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The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Lahiri
“In a world of diminishing mystery, the unknown persists” (Jhumpa Lahiri, The Lowland) This…
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The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

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The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

Jhumpa Lahiri
Gogol Ganguli is the son of two Indian Immigrants, living in Massachussetts and yearning…
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The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

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The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

Amy Tan
A captivating tale of both the immigrant experience and mother-daughter relationships, The Joy Luck…
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Bonnie Garmus
Written by Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry is a historical fiction book that follows…
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Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee

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Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee

Harper Lee
The novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, is a staple in every student’s high school…
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The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi

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The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi

Saadia Faruqi
On a hot spring day in San Antonio, my mom and I headed to…
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Meet Me in Mumbai by Sabina Khan

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Meet Me in Mumbai by Sabina Khan

Sabina Khan
*This book is a YA novel, recommended for ages 13+ Ayesha, a sixteen-year-old girl…
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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Kristin Hannah
YA*** The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is the story of the women’s war in…
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My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel

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My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel

Sajni Patel
Zurika “Zuri” Damani is a gifted contemporary musician with a talent for producing classical-hip…
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Right As Rain by Lindsey Stoddard

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Right As Rain by Lindsey Stoddard

Lindsey Stoddard
Rain feels like everything is her fault. It’s her fault that she has to…
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Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

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Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

Nic Stone
Shenice “Lightning” Lockwood loves softball. She’s the captain of her team, the Fulton Firebirds,…
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Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone

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Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone

Carrie Firestone
*This book is a YA novel, recommended for ages 13+ Molly Frost knows why…
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Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake

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Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake

Ashley Herring Blake
Ivy Aberdeen just doesn’t belong. Her parents are wrapped up in Ivy’s twin baby…
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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

John Green
*This is a Young Adult novel, for ages 13 and up* Hazel Grace Lancaster…
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Love, Hate, and Other Filters by Samira Ahmed

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Love, Hate, and Other Filters by Samira Ahmed

Samira Ahmed
17 year old Maya Aziz dreams of studying film at New York University. And,…
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Sep '21 PICK

Room to Dream by Kelly Yang

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Room to Dream by Kelly Yang

Kelly Yang
Mia Tang is back at the Calvista! Now that she’s almost thirteen, Mia’s ready…
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A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi & Laura Shovan

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A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi & Laura Shovan

Saadia Faruqi & Laura Shovan
Sara Hameed and Elizabeth Shainmark are complete opposites. When Elizabeth yearns to eat something…
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Blended by Sharon M. Draper

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Blended by Sharon M. Draper

Blended
Isabella Badia Thornton doesn’t know if she’s black or white. In her ice cream…
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Aug '21 PICK

Absolutely Truly by Heather Vogel Friedrick

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Absolutely Truly by Heather Vogel Friedrick

Heather Vogel Friedrick
Truly Lovejoy is used to moving around. Her father is a soldier for the…
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The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty

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The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty

Stacy McAnulty
Lucille Callahan is a math genius. Eight year old Lucy Callahan was once struck…
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June '21 PICK

Ban This Book by Alan Gratz

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Ban This Book by Alan Gratz

Alan Gratz
Amy Anne Ollinger is not like her family. Instead of being loud and fun,…
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Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

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Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

Rajani LaRocca
Reha lives in two worlds. Throughout the school week, Reha has her best friend,…
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Eventown by Corey Ann Haydu

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Eventown by Corey Ann Haydu

Corey Ann Haydu
Twins Elodee and Naomi are leaving their hometown Juniper for good. After a long…
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Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright

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Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright

Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright
Calling all middle schoolers! We are nearing the end of the school year, but…
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Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

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Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

Jasmine Warga
Hello! It’s time for another book review! For this book review, I decided to…
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American as Paneer Pie by Supriya Kelkar

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American as Paneer Pie by Supriya Kelkar

Supriya Kelkar
Lekha Divekar hates the “dot” on her forehead. To everyone else, it’s a way…
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Amina’s Voice By Hena Khan

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Amina’s Voice By Hena Khan

Hena Khan
Amina Khokar has always felt shy. She has a beautiful voice, she’s just too…
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Tune It Out – Jamie Sumner

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Tune It Out – Jamie Sumner

Jamie Sumner
Louise Montgomery has the voice of an angel. Her mom wants to make a…
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Roll With It, By Jamie Sumner

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Roll With It, By Jamie Sumner

Jamie Sumner
Ellie Cowan tells it like it is. And she’s a pretty normal person, except…
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Three Keys by Kelly Yang

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Three Keys by Kelly Yang

Kelly Yang
Hello! Welcome back to another post! In this post, I will be talking about…
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Front Desk by Kelly Yang

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Front Desk by Kelly Yang

Kelly Yang
Mia Tang is ten years old, and living out of her car. When she…
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Nikki on the Line by Barbara Carroll Roberts

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Nikki on the Line by Barbara Carroll Roberts

Barbara Carroll Roberts
Nikki on the Line by Barbara Carroll Roberts is one of my favorite books.…
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Logan Likes Mary Anne! by Ann M. Martin

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Logan Likes Mary Anne! by Ann M. Martin

Ann M. Martin
This book is from one of my favorite series. It is an adaption of…
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