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Community Helpers & Jobs Young Adult
Explore young adult books about community helpers & jobs for children.
50 books
It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!
Chelsea Clinton
Learn how to tackle global challenges like climate change and poverty through clear facts, inspiring stories, and action
Ages 10–14
The Naturals #2
Killer Instinct
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
For the teen who feels defined by their family's past or struggles to trust their own unique instincts while working in
Ages 12–18
Audacity
Melanie Crowder
For the teen seeking a spark of courage to challenge unfairness, this lyrical story follows a young immigrant finding he
Ages 12–18
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Justice for All: A Story of Faith and Equality
Elena Matthews
Sixteen-year-old Elena Morales and her friends form The Micah Project to save their community center, putting their fait
Ages 13–18
Five Feet Apart
Rachael Lippincott, Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis
Stella and Will are falling for each other, but because of their lung conditions, a single breath or touch could be fata
Ages 12–18
The Heartbreak Bakery
A. R. Capetta
After a bad breakup, Syd's magical brownies accidentally cause every couple in the community to split, and only new reci
Ages 14–18
Feminism Is...
Alexandra Black, Laura Buller, Emily Hoyle, Megan Todd
From historic pioneers to modern daily realities, this guide charts the history, arguments, and voices of the feminist m
Ages 12–17
Shadows of Yesterday, Dreams of Tomorrow
Lila Thompson
Sixteen-year-old designer Nova Harper attempts to build a new future in her small town while stepping out from the shado
Ages 12–18
And Not Afraid to Dare: The Stories of Ten African-American Women
Tonya Bolden
Witness the grit and brilliance of ten icons like Toni Morrison and Jackie Joyner-Kersee as they break barriers and make
Ages 10–15
The Unlikelies
Carrie Firestone
Five teenagers form an unexpected bond over a summer spent righting local wrongs, but new obstacles threaten to pull the
Ages 12–17
Shadow of a Bull
Maia Wojciechowska
Manolo is torn between following in his famous father’s footsteps as a bullfighter or following his own dream to be a do
Ages 10–14
The Midwife's Apprentice
Karen Cushman
A nameless orphan in medieval Europe begins a new life as a midwife's apprentice, uncovering her own strength despite he
Ages 10–14
A Swift Pure Cry
Siobhan Dowd
In 1984 Ireland, teenager Shell struggles to keep her family together until a secret pregnancy sparks a scandal that cha
Ages 14–18
Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)
Bryan Stevenson
Lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares a deeply personal account of his work within the American legal system, making a powerful
Ages 12–18
Words We Don't Say
K. J. Reilly
Joel copes with loss by writing hundreds of text messages he never sends, until new friendships help him see beyond his
Ages 13–18
None Shall Sleep #2
Some Shall Break
Ellie Marney
Emma Lewis is pulled back into a terrifying world of serial killers and copycats when she learns she is in peril from th
Ages 14–18
Garden Heights #1
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
Starr Carter is the only witness to a fatal police shooting of her best friend, leaving her to decide if speaking up is
Ages 14–18
The Giver Quartet #3
Messenger
Lois Lowry
Young Matty lives in a community that prizes honesty, yet he must hide a mysterious new healing power that he doesn't fu
Ages 10–14
Yes, No, Maybe So
Becky Albertalli, Aisha Saeed
Shy Jamie and frustrated Maya team up for a local election, knocking on doors and finding their voices during a high-sta
Ages 12–18
Rikers High
Paul Volponi
For teens facing a world that feels stacked against them or seeking to understand the harsh realities of the juvenile ju
Ages 14–18
All American Boys
Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely
For teens grappling with news of racial injustice and the complex choice between staying silent or standing up for what
Ages 12–18
Tyler Johnson Was Here
Jay Coles
A celebration turns into a nightmare when a police raid leads to Tyler’s disappearance, leaving his twin Marvin to face
Ages 14–18
Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party
Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom, Waldo E. Martin Jr.
This deeply researched history captures the revolution sparked by the Black Panther Party, from community breakfast prog
Ages 12–18
That's Not My Name
Megan Lally
A girl wakes up with no memory only to be claimed by a father she doesn't recognize, while her boyfriend desperately tri
Ages 14–18
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