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Young Adult About Being Different
Explore young adult books about being different for children.
1,380 books
The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person
Frederick Joseph
Frederick Joseph shares personal stories and expert interviews to offer a candid, essential guide on recognizing bias an
Ages 12–18
The Running Man
Michael Gerard Bauer
A reclusive veteran and a young artist are brought together by a portrait commission, forcing both to look past neighbor
Ages 13–17
Fiona
Meredith Moore
Nightly whispers and strange noises haunt a Scottish manor where Fiona works as an au pair, making her wonder what is re
Ages 14–18
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Shadowmancer #2
Wormwood
G. P. Taylor
A deadly comet races toward 1756 London as a doctor and his housemaid protect an ancient book of power from dark forces
Ages 12–17
Damar #1
The Blue Sword
Robin McKinley
For the teen who feels like an outsider and is searching for where they truly belong, even if it means stepping far outs
Ages 12–18
New Boy
Julian Houston
A teenage boy leaves Virginia to become the first Black student at a 1950s Connecticut boarding school, facing a world e
Ages 13–18
Deathless #1
The Gilded Ones
Namina Forna
When Deka's blood runs gold during a sacred ceremony, she must flee her village to join an elite army of girls with rare
Ages 13–18
Raybearer #1
Raybearer
Jordan Ifueko
Tarisai desperately wants to join the Crown Prince’s Council, but she is haunted by a magical wish from her mother: gain
Ages 12–18
The Giver Quartet #1
The Giver
Lois Lowry
For the child questioning the rules of their world and discovering that life's greatest joys often come with its deepest
Ages 11–14
You Could Be So Pretty
Holly Bourne
For the teen navigating complex feelings about societal beauty standards and the intense pressure to conform, this book
Ages 13–18
How I Stole Johnny Depp's Alien Girlfriend
Gary Ghislain
Fourteen-year-old David races through the streets of Paris with Zelda, a girl who is convinced she must find Johnny Depp
Ages 12–17
Movers, Shakers, & History Makers
Lizzo: Award-Winning Musician
Karen Latchana Kenney
For the young reader curious about the journey to music stardom, this biography celebrates Lizzo's path to becoming an a
Ages 10–14
Girls Garage: How to Use Any Tool, Tackle Any Project, and Build the World You Want to See
Emily Pilloton
For the young person eager to build, create, and gain practical skills, this book inspires confidence and breaks down ge
Ages 12–18
That Dark Infinity
Kate Pentecost
For teens grappling with finding their true self and purpose amidst a world full of secrets and ancient magic. This epic
Ages 14–18
Chasing Butterflies
Evelyn Sloane
For young adults navigating self-discovery, this story tenderly explores the courage it takes to pursue fragile dreams a
Ages 13–18
Punching the Air
Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam
Amal is a poet and artist whose life is upended by a biased system, forcing him to use his creative voice to maintain hi
Ages 14–18
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
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
Andrew Donkin, 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
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Graphic Novels
(597)
Middle Grade
(550)
Picture Books
(399)
Poetry
(155)
Early Readers
(139)
Board Books
(7)
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