The 2024 National Book Awards
Congratulations to Shifa Saltagi Safadi, winner of the 2024 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. Our vocabulary lists will help you get the most out of her novel in verse Kareem Between — and the other titles nominated for this prestigious award.
Kareem BetweenIn this novel in verse, Syrian American Kareem struggles to fit in and make his middle school football team during a time of difficulty for his family.
Buffalo DreamerTwelve-year-old Summer learns of her grandfather's traumatic childhood suffering because of his indigenous (Cree) heritage. Her family's present happiness and unity within their native community in Alberta, Canada, is a beautiful lesson in resilience, honor, and the healing power of love.
The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the SkyThis novel delves into one boy's experience of struggling with an eating disorder and self-esteem issues after going through an enormous loss.
The First State of BeingIn this novel, Michael and Elizabeth, ordinary kids living in the year 1999, meet a boy from the future.
Free PeriodIn this novel, best friends Helen and Gracie fight to stay out of trouble, maintain their friendship, and help secure free access to menstrual hygiene products for students at their middle school.
Everything We Never HadThis novel follows four generations of fathers and sons from the Filipino American Maghabol family as they struggle to survive and understand each other.
Mid-AirIn this novel in verse, Isaiah learns who he is as he grieves the death of one friend and tries to keep his relationship with another alive.
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