Hearts Unbroken is a young adult romance novel written by Cynthia Leitich Smith, published October 9, 2018 by Candlewick Press.
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| Author | Cynthia Leitich Smith |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult literature, Romance |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press |
Publication date | October 9, 2018 |
| Media type | |
The book received the American Indian Youth Literature Award for Young Adult Book in 2020.[1][2]
Hearts Unbroken is set in the same universe as Leitich Smith's Rain Is Not My Indian Name; the protagonists are cousins.[3]
Reception edit
Hearts Unbroken received a starred review from School Library Journal,[4] positive reviews from the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,[5] The Horn Book,[6] and Booklist,[7] as well as mediocre reviews from Publishers Weekly,[8] and Kirkus.[9]
The book also received the following accolades:
- Neustadt Lit Fest Booklist (2021)[10]
- All Iowa Reads! Books for Teens shortlist (2021)[11]
- American Indian Youth Literature Award for Young Adult Book winner (2020)[1]
- Teaching for Change: Social Justice Books Selection (2020)[12]
- Spotlight on Diversity Title, New England Book Show (2020)
- The Amelia Bloomer Book List selection (2019)[13][14][15]
- Outstanding Books for the College Bound: Literature and Language Arts selection (2019)[16]
- Bank Street Best Books List (2019)[17]
- Foreword Reviews SILVER Winner for Young Adult Fiction (2018)[18]
- Read In Color Recommended Reading List (2021)[19]
Reflection edit
- ^ a b Aase, Lara (2020-01-27). "AILA announces 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Awards". American Library Association. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ Morales, Macey (2020-01-27). "American Library Association announces 2020 youth media award winners". American Library Association. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Rain Is Not My Indian Name". Cynthia Leitich Smith. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ Couillard-Smith, Chelsea (October 1, 2018). "Hearts Unbroken". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Hearts Unbroken". IndieBound. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Smith, Cynthia Leitich Hearts Unbroken". The Horn Book Guide. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Hearts Unbroken". Booklist. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ "Children's Book Review: Hearts Unbroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith". Publishers Weekly. 2018-11-26. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Hearts Unbroken". Kirkus Reviews. July 17, 2018. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ "The 2021 Neustadt Lit Fest Booklist". Neustadt Prizes. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "2021 Shortlist Resources". Iowa Center for the Book. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ "Hearts Unbroken". Social Justice Books. 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "2019 Amelia Bloomer List". American Library Association. 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "The Amelia Bloomer Book List | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Hearts Unbroken | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. March 1, 2019. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "2019 OBCB Literature and Language Arts". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Best Children's Books of the Year | Twelve to Fourteen | 2019 Edition" (PDF). Bank Street College of Education. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ "2018 Foreword INDIES Winners in Young Adult Fiction (Children's)". Foreword Reviews. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ Megan (2021-08-23). "Indigenous Read in Color Recommended Reads". Little Free Library. Retrieved 2021-10-23.