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The protagonists in these powerhouse novels are ready to claim futures and identities of their own—regardless of the actions, biases, or misconceptions of others. Get ready world: here they come!

Sponsored by Humanities Texas, 3M, and Brigid Cockrum and Family

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Kacen Callender, Yamile Saied Méndez, Felix Ever After, Furia, Grown