Six Awesome YA Books by Black Authors to Read

The number of Black YA authors continues to grow, providing many different insightful and important stories along with it. When it comes to representation, voices from underrepresented communities crucially matter. Each of these books touches on different topics and offers something different for every type of reader.

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

The Hate U Give is an absolute must-read and is a #1 recommendation. This stunning novel captures the Black Lives Matter movement when sixteen-year-old Starr’s childhood best…