By Cara Luddy, Communications Assistant at Central Library
Explore books for young adults released in 2020 by Black authors. All of these books fall into the #OwnVoices category, meaning the identities of the authors are reflected in the identities of their characters.
Visit www.onlib.org or call (315) 435-1900 to check out the following titles.
Historical Fiction
“All the Days Past, All the Days to Come” by Mildred D. Taylor
“All the Days Past, All the Days to Come” by Mildred D. Taylor
The conclusion to the acclaimed novel “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.” Follow 19-year-old Cassie as she completes her education and pursues a career as a lawyer.
“Saving Savannah” by Tonya Bolden
“Saving Savannah” by Tonya Bolden
Savannah is used to a life of comfort and privilege. When she meets Nella, the daughter of a cleaning woman, her view of the world drastically changes.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
“A Phoenix First Must Burn” edited by Patrice Caldwell
“A Phoenix First Must Burn” edited by Patrice Caldwell
A collection of 16 stories that highlight Black girls and nonbinary characters.
“A Song Below Water” by Bethany C. Morrow
“A Song Below Water” by Bethany C. Morrow
Two young Black women in Portland, Oregon grapple with possessing supernatural powers in a world that discriminates against magic.
“A Song of Wraiths and Ruin” by Roseanne A. Brown
“A Song of Wraiths and Ruin” by Roseanne A. Brown
Malik is a refugee who is trying to save his sister. Karina is a princess who is trying to resurrect her mother. Their paths will force them to destroy each other, yet the attraction between them grows.
“Black Girl Unlimited” by Echo Brown
“Black Girl Unlimited” by Echo Brown
The author tells her own coming-of-age story by mixing fantasy with autobiography. Echo travels between portals seeking the source of pain from those around her.
“Deathless Divide” by Justina Ireland
“Deathless Divide” by Justina Ireland
The sequel to “Dread Nation.” Jane and Katherine are on a journey west to find Jane’s mother. They must avoid the undead as they seek sanctuary in the town on Nicodemus.
“The Sound of Stars” by Alechia Dow
“The Sound of Stars” by Alechia Dow
Janelle had enough troubles. Then, aliens invaded earth. When her secret library is discovered by an alien commander, the two form a bond over books and music.
Slice of Life
“All Boys Aren't Blue” by George M. Johnson
“All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson
The author details growing up as a queer Black boy. Recording both painful and happy memories, Johnson explores sexuality, gender, masculinity and family.
“All the Things We Never Knew” by Liara Tamani
“All the Things We Never Knew” by Liara Tamani
Carli and Rex are both talented basketball players. A chance meeting has them smitten with each other, but family secrets and misunderstandings threaten this first love.
“Clap When You Land” by Elizabeth Acevedo
“Clap When You Land” by Elizabeth Acevedo
Two sisters discover each other and the double life their father was leading in the aftermath of his sudden death.
“Felix Ever After” by Kacen Callender
“Felix Ever After” by Kacen Callender
Felix is a transgender 17-year-old with creative aspirations. While attending a competitive summer art program, he seeks revenge on the bully that has been posting his childhood photos around the school.
“Home Home” by Lisa Allen-Agostini
“Home Home” by Lisa Allen-Agostini
Kayla is forced to move from Trinidad to Canada after she's hospitalized for depression and anxiety. She settles into a new routine, finding a support system in her extended family and new friends.
“Not So Pure and Simple” by Lamar Giles
“Not So Pure and Simple” by Lamar Giles
When playboy Del takes on a pledge of abstinence to get closer to his childhood crush, he ends up learning a lot more about the way he treats women and handles consent than he bargained for.
“Now That I've Found You” by Kristina Forest
“Now That I’ve Found You” by Kristina Forest
Evie messes up a huge acting opportunity when a video of her mocking the director surfaces. With help from a good-looking delivery boy named Milo, Evie tries to locate her grandmother and revive her career.
“When You Were Everything” by Ashley Woodfolk
“When You Were Everything” by Ashley Woodfolk
Cleo and Layla used to be best friends, but when the bond becomes fractured beyond repair, each girl has to move forward and sow new friendships.
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