21 Must-Read Books for 12th Graders by Authors of Color

From contemporary and historical fiction to science fiction and fantasy, including Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao, these 21 books are must-reads for 12th graders. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

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Must Read Historical Fiction Set in Amsterdam

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This Appalachian Historical Fiction Has a Forgotten Kingdom in North Carolina

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How the far right seeks to spread its ideology through the publishing world

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Martha Hall Kelly: On Personal History Inspiring Historical Fiction

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Read This GATSBY Take Even if You Didn’t Like Gatsby

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