2027 High School Nutmeg Nominees

Updated April 28, 2026
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2027 High School Nutmeg Nominees

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1

The color of a lie /
Johnson, Kim,
Paper Book
In 1955, a Black family passes for white and moves to a "Whites Only" town in the suburbs. Caught between two worlds, a teen boy puts his family at risk as he uncovers racist secrets about his suburb. A new social justice thriller from the acclaimed author of This Is My America!

2

Dungeons and drama /
Boyce, Kristy.
Paper Book
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * When it comes to romance, sometimes it doesn't hurt to play games. A fun YA romcom full of fake dating hijinks! A COSMOPOLITAN BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEAR No one loves musicals more than Riley Morris--her dream is to be a...

3

Fitting Indian /
Chand, Jyoti.
Paper Book
This debut teen graphic novel from social media influencer Jyoti Chand and rising star illustrator Tara Anand follows one girl's journey navigating high school and her mental health within a traditional South Asian family. Perfect for fans of Netflix's Never Have I...

4

Looking for smoke /
Cobell, K. A.
Paper Book
A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK In her powerful debut novel, Looking for Smoke, author K. A. Cobell (Blackfeet) weaves loss, betrayal, and complex characters into a thriller that will illuminate, surprise, and engage readers until the final word. A must-pick for readers who enjoy books by...

5

Rez ball /
Graves, Byron.
Paper Book
This compelling debut novel by new talent Byron Graves tells the relatable, high-stakes story of a young athlete determined to play like the hero his Ojibwe community needs him to be. These days, Tre Brun is happiest when he is playing basketball on the Red Lake Reservation...

6

Under this red rock /
McGinnis, Mindy.
Paper Book
A Chicago Public Library Best Teen Book of 2024 A 2025 YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction Selection From award-winning author Mindy McGinnis comes a mesmerizing YA psychological mystery following a teen girl who is grappling with the death of her brother as she starts a new job in the...
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