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A tender teen love story from the Carnegie-winning author of Look Both Ways.

'Jason Reynolds has done it again!' Judy Blume

Seventeen-year-old Neon is about to have sex with his girlfriend, Aria, for the first time. In 24 seconds to be precise. He's hiding in the bathroom, nervous, wanting to…

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1 author picked Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . . as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved the structure of the novel which features a reverse countdown to the BIG EVENT. We feel invested in the 17-year-old boy's nervousness, thoughts and emotions as he learns about physical and emotional intimacy as well as consent. A very heartfelt novel about healthy relationships.

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We Are Made of Stars by Rochelle B. Weinstein,

Secrets, lies, and second chances are served up beneath the stars in this moving novel by the bestselling author of This Is Not How It EndsThink White Lotus meets Virgin River set at a picturesque mountain inn.

Seven days in summer. Eight lives forever changed. The stage is…

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