Brandy Colbert

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May Book Recommendations: Mental Health

May is National Mental Health Month According to the National Institute of Mental Health… 1 in 5 children ages 13-18 have, or will have a serious mental illness. 11% of youth have a mood disorder 8% of youth have an anxiety disorder 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness […]

February Book Recommendations: YA Authors of Color

In honor of Black History Month, we’ll be highlighting YA books by authors of color all month long in the Teen Room!  Below is a brief list of recommended titles.  And be sure to click the link for a more complete list of YA authors of color.     Long […]