2020 has been a crazy year, but some cool things happen too.

So as we close out this year, let's take a look back at some of our favorite things from 2020.

Because who doesn't love ending things on a positive note?

Yeah!

I'm Bethany Van Delft, and we're sharing our favorite books of 2020.

It's the 10 News Top 10.

Number 10.

From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Jenae Marks.

A captivating debut novel, tackling topics of family, love, and justice in a smart and compelling fashion.

Number nine, Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, a novel packed with the exploration of

imperfectness, forgiveness, loss, and grief.

Number eight, We Dream of Space by Aaron and Trada Kelly. Set in 1986, this middle grade novel does a fantastic job of blending the exploration of friends, family, and science.

Number 7. Class Act by Jerry Kraft. A funny, powerful companion book to New Kid. Class Act follows Drew's experience as one of the only people of color in an esteemed private school.

Number six, Tristan Strong destroys the world by Kwame Mbalia.

The second book in the Tristan Strong series is an action-packed adventure from start to finish.

And it's written in a page-turning style that both young and older readers can enjoy.

Number five, The Tower of Nero by Rick Reardon.

This action-packed finale of the number one best-selling trials of Apollo answers all

the questions fans of the series have been dying to discover.

Number four, The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman.

This one is a timeless middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and the Chronicles of Narnia.

Number three, stamped, racism, anti-racism, and you by Ibermex-Kendi and Jason Reynolds.

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