Innovative young adult novels by Amherst alumni showcase stories of resilience, self-discovery, and social justice. Melissa Kantor ’91’s Biology Lessons follows a teen navigating an unexpected pregnancy in restrictive Texas, while Dustin Thao ’18’s When Haru Was Here and Jess Hendel ’12’s Black Shield Maiden weave themes of grief, healing, and myth into captivating narratives.
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