Brilliance in YA can take many forms. Some characters must master the latent magical powers within themselves; others employ cunning, making plans and protecting their younger siblings while seeking a just world for immigrants. The teens in each book are set against near impossible odds, but manage to use cunning, strength, and heart to keep fighting.
Read on to learn about eight brilliant 2020 YA releases that feature characters who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color as they face down the world. Looking for more books with gorgeous covers? Check out 9 Solid Gold YA Fantasy Books from 2019. Interested in seeing a complete list of new YA books from summer 2020? Find them all here.

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