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'We Deserve Monuments' highlights a queer, Black love story amidst a family mystery

Dec 15, 2022 · 8m
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  • Jas Hammonds' YA novel 'We Deserve Monuments' features queer, Black love.
  • Avery moves to Georgia, uncovering family secrets.
  • The book explores themes of family, identity, and belonging.

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Jas Hammonds
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