The 2017 National Book Award for Young People's Literature

Summary: Clayton's world shatters when his beloved grandfather, Cool Papa Byrd, dies, and his mother bans him from playing the blues. Desperate to honor his grandfather's legacy, Clayton flees with a harmonica and a hat, searching for the Bluesmen. As he navigates New York City's subways and parks, Clayton discovers unexpected truths about family, music, and himself. Will he find his place among the Bluesmen, or will his journey lead him somewhere entirely new?

Summary: Fabiola Toussaint arrives in Detroit, hoping for a better life, but her mother is detained by immigration. Alone, she must navigate a new school, her boisterous cousins, and a budding romance. As she adapts to this unfamiliar world, a risky offer challenges her dreams. Will Fabiola risk everything for freedom, or will the cost be too high? Discover her journey at the crossroads of hope and sacrifice.

Summary: Julia's world shatters when her sister Olga dies in a tragic accident. As her family mourns, Julia struggles under the weight of expectations and her mother's grief. But when she uncovers secrets about Olga's life, Julia embarks on a journey with her friend Lorena and boyfriend Connor to unravel the truth. Was Olga truly the perfect daughter everyone believed? As Julia digs deeper, she must confront her own identity and the impossible ideals she's expected to meet. Can she find her own path amid the chaos?