Tanita S. Davis
1) Serena says
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English
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"When Serena's best friend, JC, went to the hospital, she was supposed to come home with a new kidney . . . not with a new best friend. Luckily, Serena has a fix for everything. That's why her vlog is so amazing. Want to learn an awesome craft? A makeup DIY? Serena's got you covered. Of course, Serena hasn't actually posted any of her amazing videos. It's so much easier to be honest when no one really knows exactly what Serena Says. But the more that...
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English
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"Henri has attended a special school for her learning disability, dyscalculia, but when she is mainstreamed, she finds herself struggling to balance other parts of her life, and not just in math class--a family feud, drama on the soccer team, and a passion for poetry."--
3) Mare's war
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Pub. Date
2009.
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English
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Teens Octavia and Tali learn about strength, independence, and courage when they are forced to take a car trip with their grandmother, who tells about growing up Black in 1940s Alabama and serving in Europe during World War II as a member of the Women's Army Corps.
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English
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"After her mother is arrested, fifteen-year-old Dess is sent to live with the foster family that took in her baby brother several years before, and although she and her new foster sister, Hope, clash immediately, they soon realize they have much in common." --
6) A la Carte
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Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2008
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English
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SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD LAINEY DREAMS of becoming a world famous chef one day and maybe even having her own cooking show. (Do you know how many African American female chefs there aren’t? And how many vegetarian chefs have their own shows? The field is wide open for stardom!) But when her best friend—and secret crush—suddenly leaves town, Lainey finds herself alone in the kitchen. With a little help from Saint Julia (Child, of...
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Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"In desperate need of clear skies as she starts a new school, Madalyn has days filled with clouds that lead to serious storms until she learns the power of community and family after disaster strikes." --