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2022 SFUSD Recommended Summer Reading, Grades 9-12

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Whether they're committing murder, fighting aliens, or taking a knee to protest racism, the people in these books are always finding themselves in intense situations. Hand-picked for high school students by SFUSD and SFPL librarians, these books will keep you fascinated all summer long. Borrow them from SFPL's libraries and bookmobiles, or check out our virtual library for the ebook versions.

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22 items

22 items

Revolution in Our Time

Revolution in Our Time

The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People

by Magoon, Kekla

Book - 2021

The Black Lives Matter movement stands of the shoulders of the Black Panthers. They taught Black Americans how to protect and support themselves in a country that treated (and still treats) them like second-class citizens. The Black Lives Matter movement stands of the shoulders of the Black Panthers. They taught Black Americans how to protect and support themselves in a country that treated (and still treats) them like second-class citizens. Show less

The Black Lives Matter movement stands of the shoulders of the Black Panthers. They taught Black Americans how to protect and support themselves in a country that treated (and still treats) them like second-class citizens. The Black Lives Matter movement stands of the shoulders of the Black Panthers. They taught Black Americans how to protect and support themselves in a country that treated (and still treats) them like second-class citizens. Show less

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Murder Among Friends

Murder Among Friends

How Leopold and Loeb Tried to Commit the Perfect Crime

by Fleming, Candace

Book - 2022

If you're addicted to true crime, this is the story of teenage criminals who brutally murdered an innocent kid. But why? And how did their lawyer manage to save them from the death penalty in 1920s Chicago? If you're addicted to true crime, this is the story of teenage criminals who brutally murdered an innocent kid. But why? And how did their lawyer manage to save them from the death penalty in 1920s Chicago? Show less

If you're addicted to true crime, this is the story of teenage criminals who brutally murdered an innocent kid. But why? And how did their lawyer manage to save them from the death penalty in 1920s Chicago? If you're addicted to true crime, this is the story of teenage criminals who brutally murdered an innocent kid. But why? And how did their lawyer manage to save them from the death penalty in 1920s Chicago? Show less

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Ain't Burned All the Bright

Ain't Burned All the Bright

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2022

A powerful mash-up of art and poetry that captures the pain and despair of a Black family in America during the pandemic, yet still offers hope. A powerful mash-up of art and poetry that captures the pain and despair of a Black family in America during the pandemic, yet still offers hope. Show less

A powerful mash-up of art and poetry that captures the pain and despair of a Black family in America during the pandemic, yet still offers hope. A powerful mash-up of art and poetry that captures the pain and despair of a Black family in America during the pandemic, yet still offers hope. Show less

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All My Rage

All My Rage

by Tahir, Sabaa

Book - 2022

Salahudin and Noor are high school seniors living in the small desert town of California. Both are struggling with what their responsibilities are to their families vs. what they want to do with the rest of their lives. Salahudin and Noor are high school seniors living in the small desert town of California. Both are struggling with what their responsibilities are to their families vs. what they want to do with the rest of their lives. Show less

Salahudin and Noor are high school seniors living in the small desert town of California. Both are struggling with what their responsibilities are to their families vs. what they want to do with the rest of their lives. Salahudin and Noor are high school seniors living in the small desert town of California. Both are struggling with what their responsibilities are to their families vs. what they want to do with the rest of their lives. Show less

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Boys of the Beast

Boys of the Beast

by Zepeda, Monica

Book - 2022

Three Latinx cousins who don't even know each other take a road trip from Portland to Albuquerque. Three Latinx cousins who don't even know each other take a road trip from Portland to Albuquerque. Show less

Three Latinx cousins who don't even know each other take a road trip from Portland to Albuquerque. Three Latinx cousins who don't even know each other take a road trip from Portland to Albuquerque. Show less

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Clockwork Curandera

Clockwork Curandera

Volume 1, The Witch Owl Parliament

by Bowles, David

Book - 2021

When Enrique's sister is killed in a battle with shape-shifting witch owls, he uses forbidden alchemy and engineering to bring her back to life as half human, half machine. When Enrique's sister is killed in a battle with shape-shifting witch owls, he uses forbidden alchemy and engineering to bring her back to life as half human, half machine. Show less

When Enrique's sister is killed in a battle with shape-shifting witch owls, he uses forbidden alchemy and engineering to bring her back to life as half human, half machine. When Enrique's sister is killed in a battle with shape-shifting witch owls, he uses forbidden alchemy and engineering to bring her back to life as half human, half machine. Show less

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Eighty Days

Eighty Days

by Esguerra, A. C.

Book - 2021

As their world is at war, a pilot, a resistance fighter, and a woman rising through the ranks to leadership must choose which side(s) they will fight on. As their world is at war, a pilot, a resistance fighter, and a woman rising through the ranks to leadership must choose which side(s) they will fight on. Show less

As their world is at war, a pilot, a resistance fighter, and a woman rising through the ranks to leadership must choose which side(s) they will fight on. As their world is at war, a pilot, a resistance fighter, and a woman rising through the ranks to leadership must choose which side(s) they will fight on. Show less

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Four Faces of the Moon

Four Faces of the Moon

by Strong, Amanda

Book - 2021

In this graphic novel, Spotted Fawn is an Indigenous teen who finds ways to connect with her ancestors and culture through her photography. In this graphic novel, Spotted Fawn is an Indigenous teen who finds ways to connect with her ancestors and culture through her photography. Show less

In this graphic novel, Spotted Fawn is an Indigenous teen who finds ways to connect with her ancestors and culture through her photography. In this graphic novel, Spotted Fawn is an Indigenous teen who finds ways to connect with her ancestors and culture through her photography. Show less

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Frankly in Love

Frankly in Love

by Yoon, David

Book - 2019

Frank Li is a "Limbo" -- a second-gen Korean American whose parents want him to date Korean girls. Frank's girlfriend though? She's white. Frank Li is a "Limbo" -- a second-gen Korean American whose parents want him to date Korean girls. Frank's girlfriend though? She's white. Show less

Frank Li is a "Limbo" -- a second-gen Korean American whose parents want him to date Korean girls. Frank's girlfriend though? She's white. Frank Li is a "Limbo" -- a second-gen Korean American whose parents want him to date Korean girls. Frank's girlfriend though? She's white. Show less

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Heartstopper

Heartstopper

Volume 1

by Oseman, Alice

Book - 2020

The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Charlie and Nick start out as an unlikely friendship that turns into something more. The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Charlie and Nick start out as an unlikely friendship that turns into something more. Show less

The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Charlie and Nick start out as an unlikely friendship that turns into something more. The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Charlie and Nick start out as an unlikely friendship that turns into something more. Show less

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Himawari House

Himawari House

by Becker, Harmony

Book - 2021

After graduating high school, Noa decides to take a gap year in Japan, where she was born. She lives at Himawari house where she makes friends and reconnects with Japanese culture and language. After graduating high school, Noa decides to take a gap year in Japan, where she was born. She lives at Himawari house where she makes friends and reconnects with Japanese culture and language. Show less

After graduating high school, Noa decides to take a gap year in Japan, where she was born. She lives at Himawari house where she makes friends and reconnects with Japanese culture and language. After graduating high school, Noa decides to take a gap year in Japan, where she was born. She lives at Himawari house where she makes friends and reconnects with Japanese culture and language. Show less

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Home

Home

Vol. 1

by Anta, Julio

Book - 2021

An intense graphic novel that tries to answer the question "What if the X-Men were born in Central America and tried to immigrate to the U.S. during the Trump administration?" An intense graphic novel that tries to answer the question "What if the X-Men were born in Central America and tried to immigrate to the U.S. during the Trump administration?" Show less

An intense graphic novel that tries to answer the question "What if the X-Men were born in Central America and tried to immigrate to the U.S. during the Trump administration?" An intense graphic novel that tries to answer the question "What if the X-Men were born in Central America and tried to immigrate to the U.S. during the Trump administration?" Show less

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How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love With the Universe

How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love With the Universe

by Vasquez Gilliland, Raquel

Book - 2021

Looking for an enemies-to-lovers romance? Moon has to spend her summer as the merch girl on a tour bus full of beautiful social media influencers, one of whom is her twin sister. But then she meets Santiago. Looking for an enemies-to-lovers romance? Moon has to spend her summer as the merch girl on a tour bus full of beautiful social media influencers, one of whom is her twin sister. But then she meets Santiago. Show less

Looking for an enemies-to-lovers romance? Moon has to spend her summer as the merch girl on a tour bus full of beautiful social media influencers, one of whom is her twin sister. But then she meets Santiago. Looking for an enemies-to-lovers romance? Moon has to spend her summer as the merch girl on a tour bus full of beautiful social media influencers, one of whom is her twin sister. But then she meets Santiago. Show less

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Huda F Are You

Huda F Are You

by Fahmy, Huda

Book - 2021

At her old school Huda knew exactly who she was: the hijabi girl. Now she's moved to a new town and everyone is the hijabi girl. So who exactly is she now? At her old school Huda knew exactly who she was: the hijabi girl. Now she's moved to a new town and everyone is the hijabi girl. So who exactly is she now? Show less

At her old school Huda knew exactly who she was: the hijabi girl. Now she's moved to a new town and everyone is the hijabi girl. So who exactly is she now? At her old school Huda knew exactly who she was: the hijabi girl. Now she's moved to a new town and everyone is the hijabi girl. So who exactly is she now? Show less

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Kneel

Kneel

by Buford, Candace

Book - 2021

When Rus's friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the football team, he takes a knee in solidarity and the fallout reveals issues of racism and police accountability in the community. When Rus's friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the football team, he takes a knee in solidarity and the fallout reveals issues of racism and police accountability in the community. Show less

When Rus's friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the football team, he takes a knee in solidarity and the fallout reveals issues of racism and police accountability in the community. When Rus's friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the football team, he takes a knee in solidarity and the fallout reveals issues of racism and police accountability in the community. Show less

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Nubia

Nubia

Real One

by McKinney, L. L.

Book - 2021

Seventeen-year-old Nubia Johnson struggles with a secret: superhuman strength and speed. Her moms have tried to protect her but will she embrace her destiny to become Nubia, the long-lost twin of Wonder Woman? Seventeen-year-old Nubia Johnson struggles with a secret: superhuman strength and speed. Her moms have tried to protect her but will she embrace her destiny to become Nubia, the long-lost twin of Wonder Woman? Show less

Seventeen-year-old Nubia Johnson struggles with a secret: superhuman strength and speed. Her moms have tried to protect her but will she embrace her destiny to become Nubia, the long-lost twin of Wonder Woman? Seventeen-year-old Nubia Johnson struggles with a secret: superhuman strength and speed. Her moms have tried to protect her but will she embrace her destiny to become Nubia, the long-lost twin of Wonder Woman? Show less

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The Hazards of Love

The Hazards of Love

Bright World. Book 1

by Stanley, Stan

Book - 2021

In this creepy fantasy adventure, Amparo makes a deal with a talking cat to become a better person so their crush will fall in love with them. The cat has other ideas about that. In this creepy fantasy adventure, Amparo makes a deal with a talking cat to become a better person so their crush will fall in love with them. The cat has other ideas about that. Show less

In this creepy fantasy adventure, Amparo makes a deal with a talking cat to become a better person so their crush will fall in love with them. The cat has other ideas about that. In this creepy fantasy adventure, Amparo makes a deal with a talking cat to become a better person so their crush will fall in love with them. The cat has other ideas about that. Show less

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The Many Half-lived Lives of Sam Sylvester

The Many Half-lived Lives of Sam Sylvester

by MacGregor, Maya

Book - 2022

Sam is a nonbinary autistic teen who moves to a small town in Oregon after experiencing a hate crime. Now Sam and a new friend are determined to solve a 30-year-old murder mystery that took place in Sam's new house. Sam is a nonbinary autistic teen who moves to a small town in Oregon after experiencing a hate crime. Now Sam and a new friend are determined to solve a 30-year-old murder mystery that took place in Sam's new house. Show less

Sam is a nonbinary autistic teen who moves to a small town in Oregon after experiencing a hate crime. Now Sam and a new friend are determined to solve a 30-year-old murder mystery that took place in Sam's new house. Sam is a nonbinary autistic teen who moves to a small town in Oregon after experiencing a hate crime. Now Sam and a new friend are determined to solve a 30-year-old murder mystery that took place in Sam's new house. Show less

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The Passing Playbook

The Passing Playbook

by Fitzsimons, Isaac

Book - 2021

Love, Simon meets Bend it Like Beckham in this romance about a trans athlete who must decide between fighting for his right to play and staying stealth. Love, Simon meets Bend it Like Beckham in this romance about a trans athlete who must decide between fighting for his right to play and staying stealth. Show less

Love, Simon meets Bend it Like Beckham in this romance about a trans athlete who must decide between fighting for his right to play and staying stealth. Love, Simon meets Bend it Like Beckham in this romance about a trans athlete who must decide between fighting for his right to play and staying stealth. Show less

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This Poison Heart

This Poison Heart

by Bayron, Kalynn

Book - 2021

Briseis is a Black high schooler with magical powers over plants. When she inherits a creepy old house from her birth mom, with a fully stocked apothecary...Show more Briseis is a Black high schooler with magical powers over plants. When she inherits a creepy old house from her birth mom, with a fully stocked apothecary and garden of deadly plants, she may discover some answers to the questions she's had all her life. Show less

Briseis is a Black high schooler with magical powers over plants. When she inherits a creepy old house from her birth mom, with a fully stocked apothecary...Show more Briseis is a Black high schooler with magical powers over plants. When she inherits a creepy old house from her birth mom, with a fully stocked apothecary and garden of deadly plants, she may discover some answers to the questions she's had all her life. Show less

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We Light up the Sky

We Light up the Sky

by Rivera, Lilliam

Book - 2021

Three very different Latinx teens are forced to come together to protect Earth and stop an alien invasion of a post-Covid-19 Los Angeles. Three very different Latinx teens are forced to come together to protect Earth and stop an alien invasion of a post-Covid-19 Los Angeles. Show less

Three very different Latinx teens are forced to come together to protect Earth and stop an alien invasion of a post-Covid-19 Los Angeles. Three very different Latinx teens are forced to come together to protect Earth and stop an alien invasion of a post-Covid-19 Los Angeles. Show less

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When We Make It

When We Make It

by Velasquez, Elisabet

Book - 2021

In this novel-in-verse, eighth grader Sarai is struggling to find her Puerto Rican identity while navigating poverty, her mother's mental illness, gentrification, and more. In this novel-in-verse, eighth grader Sarai is struggling to find her Puerto Rican identity while navigating poverty, her mother's mental illness, gentrification, and more. Show less

In this novel-in-verse, eighth grader Sarai is struggling to find her Puerto Rican identity while navigating poverty, her mother's mental illness, gentrification, and more. In this novel-in-verse, eighth grader Sarai is struggling to find her Puerto Rican identity while navigating poverty, her mother's mental illness, gentrification, and more. Show less

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