Radical Reads 2 picks up where the first volume left off, featuring 101 radical young adult books that have come out since its publication. Author Joni Richards Bodart defends their inclusion in library collections and school curricula after introducing each book with lists of characters and major themes. She also suggests a number of "booktalk" and book report ideas, also identifying books with mature themes in her "risks" section. Included as well is a section that lists the awards that the books have won and a section of book reviews.