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Young Adult About Being Different
Explore young adult books about being different for children.
1,344 books
The Dead House
Dawn Kurtagich
Journal entries and psychiatric notes piece together the chilling story of a teen girl who may be sharing her body with
Ages 14–18
The Queen's Thief #2
The Queen of Attolia
Megan Whalen Turner
For the teen processing a major setback or physical change. This gripping fantasy explores how to find strength and iden
Ages 12–18
Beauty Sleep
Kathryn Evans
For teens who question the darker side of beauty, this psychological thriller explores a disturbing procedure promising
Ages 13–18
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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
Hearts Collide
Evelyn Sloane
For young adults exploring the complexities of first love and self-discovery, and the intense emotions found in deep con
Ages 12–18
The Forest of Hands and Teeth #2
The Dead-Tossed Waves
Carrie Ryan
Trapped between a dark forest and a hungry ocean, Gabry must leave her safe lighthouse to face the secrets of the dead a
Ages 14–18
Copper Sun
Sharon M. Draper
A fifteen-year-old Ashanti girl fights to survive unimaginable sorrow after being taken from her home and transported to
Ages 14–18
Between Shades of Gray
Ruta Sepetys
Lina and her family are torn from their home and sent to Siberia, where she must fight for survival and vow to keep the
Ages 12–18
Caraval #1
Caraval
Stephanie Garber
A magical, week-long performance becomes a high-stakes hunt when Scarlett must win a legendary game to save her kidnappe
Ages 13–18
The Great Piratical Rumbustification & The Librarian and the Robbers
Margaret Mahy
For the child who loves the idea of rule-breaking but values kindness, these stories celebrate the magic of stories and
Ages 7–10
Mermaid Moon
Susann Cokal
For the teenager navigating the ache of not belonging and the complex search for a mother's love in a world that feels b
Ages 14–18
The Assassin's Guide #1
The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting
Natalie C. Parker
Tru flees into the night with a baby strapped to her chest, using her hidden, indestructible skin to survive assassins w
Ages 14–18
You've Goth My Heart
Lev AC Rosen
For the teenager who feels like they don't quite fit in, this story explores the beauty of subcultures and the courage i
Ages 13–18
A Taste for Monsters
Matthew J. Kirby
In the shadows of 1888 London, a maid to the Elephant Man is haunted by the ghosts of Jack the Ripper's victims while sh
Ages 14–18
Euphoria Kids
Alison Evans
Magic hums through the woods where Babs turns invisible and Iris grows from a seed, leading three queer friends into a d
Ages 14–18
Icons #1
Icons
Margaret Stohl
When the windows shattered and the power stopped, Dol lost everything, but discovering why she survived an alien war cha
Ages 12–17
Imogen, Obviously
Becky Albertalli
Self-proclaimed ally Imogen Scott begins to question her own identity when she pretends to be her best friend's ex-girlf
Ages 14–18
Another Dimension of Us
Mike Albo
For teens searching for a sense of belonging while navigating their identity and the weight of history in an ever-changi
Ages 14–18
A Prince Among Pirates #1
A Prince Among Pirates
Katie Abdou
Fleeing a stiff life of ballroom etiquette and an arranged marriage, a headstrong nobleman finds unexpected freedom and
Ages 14–18
Alice MacLeod #1
Alice, I Think
Susan Juby
Fifteen-year-old Alice documents the daily cringe-worthy disasters of small-town life, dating, and a persistent case of
Ages 13–17
Maybe We're Electric
Val Emmich
For the teenager who feels defined by their physical differences or social mask, this story explores the raw beauty of b
Ages 12–18
Ask the Passengers
A.S. King
Astrid Jones sends silent love to the passengers in airplanes overhead, seeking a connection she can't find in a town th
Ages 14–18
Monster High #1
Once Bitten, Twice Dead
Tiffany Schmidt
For the teen who feels like the 'underachiever' in a high-achieving family. Tara must find her own path when she doesn't
Ages 12–18
Chasing Pacquiao
Rod Pulido
After being outed at his violent high school, Bobby takes up boxing to protect himself, only to see his hero Manny Pacqu
Ages 14–18
More Formats for Being Different
Chapter Books
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Graphic Novels
(580)
Middle Grade
(544)
Picture Books
(396)
Poetry
(149)
Early Readers
(136)
Board Books
(7)
Being Different by Age Group
Books for Being Different for Ages 0–3
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Books for Being Different for Ages 8–11
(12925)
