The Way to Game the Walk of Shame by Jenn P.

The Girl From Everywhere by Heidi Heilig.

The Star Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi.

The Only Thing Worse Than Me is You by Lily Anderson.

(Note: for series, only the first book will be listed.)Īs always, if you’re an author who doesn’t want to be listed here, please let me know and I’ll happily remove your book(s)! 2016

There’s already a list on my blog of books by authors of color coming out in the next two years, but for those who want to read YA backlist titles by authors of color, which I strongly encourage, here’s a (completely non-exhaustive) list for that.

Resources for Writing Marginalized Perspectives.

New and Upcoming YAs by Authors of Color.

LGBTQIAP+ Books By and About People who Identify as LGBTQIAP+.

#OwnVoices in Disability and Neurodiversity.

Bonus LizCon Scene from Out on Good Behavior!.

Perpetual WIPs: Traditionally Published Authors.

Not just because he's a walking reminder of what she did, but because the more her feelings for him change, the more she knows she's betraying her best friend one final time. Dara thought the worst thing about coming home would be confronting the memories of Aubrey that relentlessly haunt her, but she soon realizes it isn't half as difficult as seeing Ethan, Aubrey's brother, every day. Now, after spending a year away from home in order to escape the constant reminders of what happened, Dara is back at her old high school to start her senior year. /rebates/2fGoing-Geek-Charlotte-Huang2fbook2f34433317&. However, as they begin their sophomore year of high school, cracks in their friendship begin to form, testing the bond they always thought was unbreakable.ĪFTER: It's been fifteen months since the accident that killed Aubrey, and not a day goes by that Dara isn't racked with guilt over her role in her best friend's death.

Dara is the fearless one, Aubrey the prodigy, yet despite their differences, they support each other unconditionally.

Her story will stay with readers long after the last page.' -Charlotte Huang, author of For the Record and Going GeekīEFORE: Dara and Aubrey have been inseparable since they became best friends in sixth grade. Dara's journey through this struggle is compelling and deeply affecting. ' These Things I've Done is a raw and beautiful story about recovering and moving on in the aftermath of a tragedy, about the moments when self-forgiveness and peace feel unattainable. These Things I've Done is equal parts heartfelt and heartbreaking, and absolutely unputdownable.' -Gina Ciocca, author of Last Year's Mistake 'A beautiful, wrenching depiction of loss, the aftermath, and an unexpected ray of light in the darkness. A haunting and beautiful YA novel that is perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Jessi Kirby, These Things I've Done is the story of a seventeen-year-old girl who accidentally caused her best friend's death and, a year later, is still grappling with the consequences.

Going Geek by Charlotte Huang