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Young Adult About Cultural Identity
Explore young adult books about cultural identity for children.
470 books
Fire From the Sky
Moa B. Åstot
For the teenager navigating the weight of family tradition while discovering their first queer love in a community where
Ages 14–18
The Factory #1
Undercover Latina
Aya de León
For the child navigating how they present themselves to the world while staying true to their roots and standing up for
Ages 10–14
Dark Dude
Oscar Hijuelos
For the teenager grappling with how others see them versus who they really are. Rico's journey from Harlem to rural Wisc
Ages 14–18
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Code Talker
Joseph Bruchac
Ned Begay turns a forbidden language into a secret weapon when he joins the Marines to send unbreakable codes during Wor
Ages 12–17
Hearts Unbroken
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Louise dumps her boyfriend after his offensive remarks, only to find herself reporting on a school musical controversy t
Ages 12–18
Island Creatures
Margarita Engle
For the teen navigating the complexities of heritage and home. This lyrical verse novel explores the deep emotional ties
Ages 12–18
The Marrow Thieves #2
Hunting by Stars
Cherie Dimaline
For the teenager grappling with how to maintain their integrity and identity when faced with systemic cruelty and the we
Ages 14–18
Picture Us In the Light
Kelly Loy Gilbert
Danny Cheng’s world shifts when he finds a hidden box of letters that links his parents to a powerful family and a past
Ages 14–18
How to Be an Antiracist
How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
Ibram X. Kendi, Nic Stone
For the teenager asking big questions about fairness and identity, this guide provides the language and history to help
Ages 12–18
This Train Is Being Held
Ismée Williams
For the teen balancing high expectations and cultural identity while navigating a first love that bridges two different
Ages 13–18
High Spirits
Camille Gomera-Tavarez
For teens exploring their roots or navigating family secrets, these stories blend magical realism with the complex reali
Ages 14–18
Crazy Loco
David Rice
Nine stories capture the vibrant, everyday lives of Mexican American kids growing up in the Rio Grande Valley of souther
Ages 10–14
Don't Date Rosa Santos
Nina Moreno
For the teen navigating the tug-of-war between family expectations and their own dreams while searching for a sense of b
Ages 12–18
Soldier Boys #3
Missing in Action
Dean Hughes
During WWII, a boy moves to Utah and struggles to face the truth about his missing father and a new friend from a nearby
Ages 10–14
My First Picture Book
My First Gujarati Body Parts Picture Book with English Translations
Priyal J.
For the family wanting to pass down their native language, this bilingual guide helps toddlers connect their bodies to t
Ages 0–4
Of Mermaids and Orisa #1
Skin of the Sea
Natasha Bowen
For the teen seeking their place in the world while balancing ancient duties and personal convictions. A sweeping West A
Ages 12–18
An Echo in the City
K. X. Song
Amidst the 2019 Hong Kong protests, Phoenix must choose between her family’s dreams and her own convictions as the city
Ages 14–18
Dear Martin #1
Dear Martin
Nic Stone
After a violent encounter with police, honor student Justyce McAllister writes journals to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to
Ages 14–18
Touching Snow
M. Sindy Felin
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family secrets and the courage required to survive a cycle of domestic viole
Ages 14–18
When You Wish Upon a Lantern
Gloria Chao
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family expectations and the tricky path back to a lost friendship while hono
Ages 12–18
The Hanmoji Handbook: Your Guide to the Chinese Language Through Emoji
Jason Li, An Xiao Mina, Jennifer 8. Lee
The visual logic of ancient Chinese characters meets the modern world of emojis in this playful guide to how we communic
Ages 10–16
Karma
Cathy Ostlere
After her mother's suicide and the assassination of India's Prime Minister, a Canadian teenager named Maya travels to In
Ages 12–18
Ask Me No Questions
Marina Budhos
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family secrets and the fear of separation. A moving look at the reality of l
Ages 12–17
Celebrating the Hero
Lyll Becerra de Jenkins
Camila arrives in Colombia to honor her grandfather's legacy, only to unearth unsettling secrets about her mother's past
Ages 12–18
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Middle Grade
(119)
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(60)
Early Readers
(22)
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