For Teen Readers

Watch Us Rise

By Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan (Bloomsbury)

Best friends Chelsea and Jasmine find and use their voices to confront stereotypes, biases, and societal wrongs in their community.

Themes:

African American, Body Image, Friendship, High School, Irish American, Italian American, Realistic Fiction, Women's Rights, Writing, YA

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