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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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Beyond the Cemetery Gate by Valerie Biel,

"A haunting YA mystery. Touching on everything from police ineptitude and community solidarity to the endless frustration of being patronized as a young person, this paranormal thriller confidently combines timely and relatable themes within a page-turning storyline." - Self-Publishing Review

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