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Young Adult About Being Different
Explore young adult books about being different for children.
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White Crow
Marcus Sedgwick
A seaside village hides a sinister past that two new friends spend a long, dark summer uncovering after Rebecca leaves h
Ages 14–18
Up Close
Johnny Cash
Anne E. Neimark
For the reader grappling with the idea that heroes can be flawed. This biography explores the deep faith, addiction, and
Ages 10–15
Where I Want to Be
Adele Griffin
For the teenager navigating the complex waves of grief after losing a sibling while balancing the memory of their loved
Ages 12–17
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Ferryman #3
Outcasts
Claire McFall
For the teen grappling with the weight of their choices and the high cost of protecting those they love while facing an
Ages 14–18
The List #2
The Last Lie
Patricia Forde
For the young person starting to question authority and realizing that words, music, and art are the ultimate tools for
Ages 10–14
Runa
J. Alison James
A Swedish summer turns dark when a discovery in a medieval church pulls Runa into the ancient, implacable rites of her V
Ages 10–14
Symphony for the City of the Dead Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad
M. T. Anderson
Amidst the starvation and bombardment of the Siege of Leningrad, composer Shostakovich defies the darkness by writing a
Ages 13–18
All the Tomorrows After
Joanne Yi
For the teen navigating a world that feels unrecognizable, this story explores how to find hope and build new connection
Ages 12–18
The Inheritance Games #6
The Same Backward as Forward
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
For the teen who feels like their family history is a puzzle with missing pieces, this high-stakes mystery explores the
Ages 12–18
A Heart in a Body in the World
Deb Caletti
Annabelle runs from Seattle to Washington, D.C., pushing her body to the limit to outrun a past trauma and find her voic
Ages 14–18
Marianne Dreams
Catherine Storr
For the child feeling trapped by illness or boredom who finds that their imagination is a powerful but sometimes frighte
Ages 9–12
The Mortal Instruments #5
City of Lost Souls
Cassandra Clare
Jace is bound to an ancient evil, and Clary must play a lethal game with demons and Seelies to save his soul without los
Ages 14–18
The 5th Wave #2
The Infinite Sea
Rick Yancey
Cassie Sullivan fights for the survival of the human race. As one of the last few people on Earth, she must find a way t
Ages 14–18
The Prison Healer #2
The Gilded Cage
Lynette Noni
Kiva escaped the prison mines for a life of vengeance, only to find that her siblings have changed and the rebels are ri
Ages 14–18
Fairytale Retellings #1
Sisters Red
Jackson Pearce
Clad in red cloaks, sisters Scarlett and Rosie hunt the werewolves that haunt the woods, bound together by a blood-soake
Ages 13–18
Bloodline #2
Reckoning
Kate Cary
For the teenager grappling with inherited family legacies and the fear that past traumas or dark histories might define
Ages 12–17
Lock the Doors
Vincent Ralph
For the teenager who feels like their new home is hiding something. This dark thriller explores the unsettling feeling o
Ages 14–18
Girl Forgotten
April Henry
For the teenager fascinated by true-crime podcasts who wants to see how seeking justice can uncover buried truths and hi
Ages 12–18
Stars and Smoke #1
Stars and Smoke
Marie Lu
For the teenager navigating the pressure of public expectations while searching for a genuine connection and their own t
Ages 14–18
Prophecy of the Sisters #1
Prophecy of the Sisters
Michelle Zink
Twin sisters Lia and Alice become instant enemies when an ancient prophecy and a mysterious mark turn them against each
Ages 12–18
The Fountains of Silence
Ruta Sepetys
For the teen uncovering the weight of family secrets or seeking to understand how silence can shape a nation's history l
Ages 14–18
Dragonswood
Janet Lee Carey
Journey to a medieval British Isles where a young protagonist navigates a world of dragons, fairies, and burgeoning roma
Ages 12–18
Frozen Fire
Tim Bowler
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of a fractured home and searching for hope in the wake of an unexplained f
Ages 12–17
Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe
Steve Sheinkin
For the teenager grappling with questions of moral courage and the weight of history, this high-stakes true story explor
Ages 12–18
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Poetry
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Early Readers
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