Novels with Strong Role-Model Female Characters

By BingeBooks & Amy Brugmann, BingeBook's Content Management Specialist
This collection is built for middle and high school readers looking for strong female role models. These lead characters are intelligent, powerful and inspiring.
The House on Mango Street Sandra Cisneros
Cinder
2 Cinder
Marissa Meyer
Salvage Alexandra Duncan

Mysteries and Thrillers by Black Authors

A collection of award-winning and highly-rated mysterious and thrilling reads by Black authors.
Black Water Rising Attica Locke
Charcoal Joe Walter Mosley
When No One Is Watching Alyssa Cole

Own Voices Reading List

By BingeBooks & Breakeven Books
#ownvoices recommendations from Breakeven Books followers. https://linktr.ee/breakevenbooks
Remembrance Rita Woods
North of Dawn Nuruddin Farah
Frying Plantain Zalika Reid-Benta

Books to mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Inspiring stories about civil rights, equality and human dignity, spanning the 1960s to today.
The Underground Railroad Colson Whitehead
Behold the Dreamers Imbolo Mbue
The Water Dancer Ta-Nehisi Coates