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A selection of books for teens by Black Canadian authors.
Updated January 31, 2025
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The bones of ruin
Raughley, Sarah
Ebook
An African tightrope walker who can't die gets embroiled in a secret society's deadly gladiatorial tournament in this "bloodily spectacular" (Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights) historical fantasy set in an alternate 1880s London, perfect for...
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Bruised
Boteju, Tanya
Paper Book
"A searing portrait of self-discovery; soulful and captivating." --Kirkus Reviews Whip It meets We Are Okay in this vibrant coming-of-age story about a teen girl navigating first love, identity, and grief as she immerses herself in the colorful, brutal,...
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Delicious monsters
Sambury, Liselle
Paper Book
The Haunting of Hill House meets Sadie in this evocative and mind-bending psychological thriller following two teen girls navigating the treacherous past of a mysterious mansion ten years apart. Daisy sees dead people--something impossible to forget in bustling,...
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Facing the sun
Mather, Janice Lynn
Ebook
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants meets The Education of Margot Sanchez in this Caribbean-set "heartwarming and sincere" (Kirkus Reviews) story about four friends who experience unexpected changes in their lives during the summer when a hotel developer purchases...
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Funny gyal : my fight against homophobia in Jamaica
Jackson, Angeline
Ebook
Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Young Adult -- 2022 Finalist "Instead of remaining silent, she chose to speak out ... That's the power of one person." -- Barack Obama The inspiring story of Angeline Jackson, who stood up to Jamaica's...
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Goddess crown
Lapite, Shade
Ebook
"Goddess Crown is a majestic, enlivening adventure that should appeal to fans of Tamora Pierce, Lloyd Alexander, and, yes, even Shakespeare."-Shelf Awareness (starred review) Kalothia has grown up in the shadows of her kingdom, hidden away in the forested East...
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Learning to breathe
Mather, Janice Lynn
Audiobook
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Twice as perfect
Onomé, Louisa
Audiobook
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