We Are Not Free
2020 novel by Traci Chee
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We Are Not Free is a young adult historical fiction novel by Traci Chee, published September 1, 2020 by HMH Books for Young Readers. TIME included it on their list of the 100 best young adult novels of all time.[1]
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| Author | Traci Chee |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | World War II |
| Genre | Young adult fiction, Historical fiction |
| Publisher | HMH Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | September 1, 2020 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| ISBN | 9780358131434 |
Reception
Reviews
We Are Not Free received starred reviews from Booklist,[2] Publishers Weekly,[3] School Library Journal,[4] and Kirkus Reviews.[5]
Kirkus Reviews named We Are Not Free one of the best young adult novels of 2020,[5] and TIME included it on their list of the 100 best young adult novels of all time.[1]
Awards and accolades
| Year | Accolade | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | National Book Award for Young People's Literature | Finalist | [5] |
| 2021 | Michael L. Printz Award | Honor | [6] |
| Walter Dean Myers Award | Honor | [7][8] | |
| YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults | Selection | [9] | |
| YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | Top 10 | [10][11] | |
| 2022 | Asian/Pacific American Award for Youth Literature | Honor | [12] |