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Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle

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hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

You Sound Like A White Girl by Julissa Arce

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.5

When We Were Sisters by Fatimah Asghar

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emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces by Michael Chabon

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lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.25

Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia

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dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Cheech Is Not My Real Name: ...But Don't Call Me Chong by

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informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.0