Novels in Verse: Teen Poetry

Updated April 24, 2025
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Acevedo, Elizabeth
Paper Book
The second poignant, powerful and passionate novel in verse from the 2019 Carnegie Medal winning author of The Poet X.
Bright red fruit
Elhillo, Safia
Paper Book
An unflinching, honest novel in verse about a teenager's journey into the slam poetry scene and the dangerous new relationship that could threaten all her dreams. From the award-winning poet and author of HOME IS NOT A COUNTRY. A MICHAEL L. PRINTZ HONOR BOOK * A CALIBA...
Enter the Body
McCullough, Joy
Paper Book
A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR . Shakespeare's most tragic heroines find new voices in this compelling novel-in-verse for young adults. "Radically creative . . . This provocative book could inspire all kinds of fresh approaches to the plays, not to mention lots...
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Reynolds, Jason
Paper Book
"An intense snapshot of the chain reaction caused by pulling a trigger." --Booklist (starred review) "Astonishing." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A tour de force." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) A Newbery Honor Book A Coretta...
White Rose
Wilson, Kip
Paper Book
"In a searing indictment of silent complicity, White Rose shines a light on one remarkable young woman's insistence on the power of truth, no matter the cost. A timely call to resistance." - Joy McCullough, author of Blood Water Paint "White Rose is a resonant...

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