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Two YA novels create well-rounded portraits of Black characters coming of age

Feb 10, 2023 · 16m
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  • Two YA novels offer nuanced portraits of Black characters.
  • Talia Hibbert's 'Highly Suspicious And Unfairly Cute' is a romantic comedy.
  • Nick Brooks' 'Promise Boys' is a mystery about high school students.

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Nick Brooks
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Talia Hibbert
1 podcast appearance

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