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Explore young adult books about being different for children.
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This Dark Descent #1
This Dark Descent
Kalyn Josephson
Mikira Rusel must survive a deadly horse race known for its high body count, gathering a team of rogues and loners to sa
Ages 14–18
A Taste for Love
Jennifer Yen
For the teen navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to stay true to their own passions and heart.
Ages 12–18
The Totally True Story of Gracie Byrne
Shannon Takaoka
For the teen navigating the blurred lines between reality and imagination while coping with family secrets, a parent's i
Ages 14–18
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Earthshine A Young Adult Science Fiction Fantasy
Kadee Carder
For teens grappling with their place in a complex world, this story explores self-discovery, resilience, and belonging a
Ages 13–18
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #3
Tides of the Dark Crystal
J. M. Lee
The Skeksis have turned on the Gelfling, and Amri must quickly master the art of leadership to keep his friends and his
Ages 12–18
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
White Smoke
Tiffany D. Jackson
Foul smells in the vents and shadows in the hallways suggest that Marigold’s new renovated house is hiding something ver
Ages 14–18
Going Over
Beth Kephart
For the teen feeling trapped by societal expectations or searching for the courage to bridge a seemingly impossible divi
Ages 14–18
Battle of the Bands
Lauren Gibaldi, Eric Smith
For the teenager finding their voice through creative outlets, these stories celebrate the messy, electric energy of per
Ages 14–18
Where to Start: A Survival Guide to Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Challenges
Mental Health America
Find honest answers about mental health, self-care, and professional help through jargon-free advice, interactive worksh
Ages 13–18
Fallen #1
Fallen
Lauren Kate
Lucinda finds herself caught in an ancient struggle when she falls for Daniel, a boy who turns out to be a fallen angel
Ages 14–18
Blacktop #1
Justin
L. J. Alonge
An Oakland teenager and his best friend assemble a ragtag basketball team to challenge the legendary, unbeatable crew fr
Ages 12–16
Frostblood Saga #3
Nightblood
Elly Blake
Ruby is caught between her love for a Frost King and her fire heritage, all while a vengeful deity threatens to release
Ages 13–18
Red Hood
Elana K. Arnold
For the mature teen navigating the complexities of bodily autonomy, menstruation, and the need for protection in a world
Ages 14–18
Thirsty
Jas Hammonds
Blake finds herself drowning in the pressures of an elite sorority, where the only way to feel bold enough to fit in is
Ages 14–18
Code Name Verity #1
The Enigma Game
Elizabeth Wein
For the teenager seeking a way to make their mark on a world in crisis while grappling with feelings of displacement and
Ages 12–18
The Adventures of Rémy Caulfield #2
The Sapphire Cutlass
Sharon Gosling
A former jewel thief sails a ruby airship into the jungle to find a mysterious cutlass and the twin brother she never kn
Ages 10–14
An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason
Virginia Boecker
To avenge her father, Lady Katherine disguises herself as a boy and joins Shakespeare's acting troupe to get close enoug
Ages 13–18
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Erika L. Sánchez
Julia struggles to hold her family together while fighting against the rigid expectations of what a perfect daughter sho
Ages 14–18
Thieves of Shadow #1
To Steal from Thieves
M. K. Lobb
For the teen who feels the weight of a broken world and needs to see that even the most unlikely group can fight back ag
Ages 14–18
Baby and Solo
Lisabeth Posthuma
In a 1990s video store, Joel tries to hide his past under a new name until a sharp-witted coworker makes him question if
Ages 14–18
Wonderland
Joanna Nadin
Jude is desperate to escape her small town through acting, but her best friend's return brings a dangerous spark that ch
Ages 14–18
Ripper
Stefan Petrucha
Fourteen-year-old Carver Young hunts for his birth father in 1895 New York, only to find himself on the trail of the wor
Ages 12–17
Roses & Ruin
Hazel Cross
For the teen grappling with the weight of inherited expectations and the fear that their true self might disappoint thos
Ages 14–18
More Formats for Being Different
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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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