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July 2020, Young Adult Level

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Watch Us Rise

by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

Best friends Chelsea and Jasmine find and use their voices to confront stereotypes, biases, and societal wrongs in their community.
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Activism, Courage, Culture, Friendship, Identity, Prejudice
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