This list has been specially curated by a committee of public librarians, school library media specialists & educators. Massachusetts teens are invited to vote for their favorite books from Sept 1-22, 2023. The top choices will be announced in Oct 2023.

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THE AGATHAS by @kathglasgow & @lzlwsn
BENEATH THE WIDE SILK SKY by Emily Inouye Huey
BLACKOUT by Dhonielle Clayton Updates!, Tiffany D. Jackson, #nicstone , Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, & Nicola updates
THE GETAWAY by Lamar Giles is rarely here
GIDEON GREEN IN BLACK AND WHITE by Katie Henry
THE GOLDEN HOUR by Niki Smith