Kaitlin Jefferys Contributor

Blood to Poison is a South African urban fantasy about a sinister family heirloom and historical rage. 

A stunning debut, Memphis is a portrait of familial bonds, sisterhood, friendship, and community. 

Daughter of the Moon Goddess is a vivid, unputdownable adult fantasy featuring Chinese mythology, love triangles, and strong family bonds. 

Bitter is a highly original novel that explores the crossovers between social activism, mental health, and art. 

Beautiful Country casts a light on the struggles faced by the poor and undocumented in the US.

In Every Mirror She’s Black is a searing debut that explores classicism, sexism, racism, and the fetishization of black bodies. 

Grown is a powerful YA story that examines rape culture and the vulnerability of young black girls. 

As Good As Dead is a highly addictive YA Thriller about a small English town and its web of secrets. 

Keisha The Sket is a dynamic coming-of-age story, which offers readers a meaningful exploration of British youth culture. 

We Are Not Like Them is a thought-provoking novel that examines race and interracial friendship in present-day America. 

In Not Here To Be Liked, Michelle Quach puts a feminist twist on the classic YA rom-com.

The graphic novel Good Talk is a deeply moving yet hilarious memoir, which attempts to answer some of life’s most difficult questions.