5 finalists for the 2011 National Book Award for Young People's Literature (with one title dropped)

5. "Shine," by Lauren Myracle

(Amulet Books) A teenager sets out to investigate a hate crime – the murder of a boy who used to be her best friend – and uncovers the ugliness of intolerance and the dark side of life in a small town. This gritty, powerful novel is aimed at young adult readers.

UPDATE: After being told her book was an NBA young adult finalist, author Lauren Myracle was asked to withdraw her book from the judging on Oct 17. "Shine" is no longer a finalist for the 2011 NBA award.

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