YA Lit: 2024 YALSA Nonfiction Award

Accountable

The True Story of A Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed

by Slater, Dashka

Book - 2023

*WINNER* When a high school student started a private Instagram account that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought it was &qu...Show more *WINNER* When a high school student started a private Instagram account that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought it was "edgy" humor. Then a few other kids found out about the account and soon, everyone knew. Unfortunately, no one in the small town of Albany, CA was safe from the repercussions of the account's discovery. In the end, no one was laughing. And everyone was left asking: “where does accountability end for online speech that harms? And what does accountability even mean? Show less

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America Redux

Visual Stories from Our Dynamic History

by Aberg-Riger, Ariel

eBook - 2023

Through Aberg-Riger's mix of writing and collage, we learn about aspects of American History that are often not discussed, and she does not shy away from ...Show more Through Aberg-Riger's mix of writing and collage, we learn about aspects of American History that are often not discussed, and she does not shy away from difficult topics. The exploitation of BIPOC individuals is front and center as she shows how this exploitation helped build our country. Show less

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Memories of an American from Vietnam

by Pham, Thien

eBook - 2023

In this captivating graphic memoir, Thein and his family embark on a poignant journey to the United States. Seamlessly weaving together themes of food, family, and resilience, Pham's narrative will resonate deeply with readers. In this captivating graphic memoir, Thein and his family embark on a poignant journey to the United States. Seamlessly weaving together themes of food, family, and resilience, Pham's narrative will resonate deeply with readers. Show less

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From Here

by Mufleh, Luma

eBook - 2023

Mufleh's journey as a gay teenager navigating a religious family's expectations is powerfully relatable for many teens. Through her courageous decision to...Show more Mufleh's journey as a gay teenager navigating a religious family's expectations is powerfully relatable for many teens. Through her courageous decision to journey to the United States, the narrative beautifully showcases her unwavering bravery and resilience. Show less

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Nearer My Freedom

The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself

by Edinger, Monica

eBook - 2023

Told in found verse, using Equiano's own writings, this book spans his life from childhood through his enslavement and travels as a free man. Told in found verse, using Equiano's own writings, this book spans his life from childhood through his enslavement and travels as a free man. Show less

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