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Explore young adult books about cultural identity for children.
470 books
Teach & Learn Basic Words for Children
My First Pashto Body Parts Picture Book
Gzifa S.
For the family introducing their little one to the Pashto language through the familiar parts of themselves, from head t
Ages 1–6
Guardian of the Dead
Karen Healey
Ellie Spencer must use her martial arts skills and newfound magic to stop ancient creatures from Maori myth before they
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
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The Next New Syrian Girl
Ream Shukairy
For the teen girl navigating the weight of cultural expectations and the complex layers of her identity within a Syrian
Ages 14–18
More Than Just a Pretty Face
Syed M. Masood
For the teen struggling to balance cultural expectations with their own passions, especially when they feel their unique
Ages 12–18
Where Wolves Don't Die
Anton Treuer
Wrongfully accused of arson, an Ojibwe boy flees the city to hide in the Canadian wilderness, learning traditional survi
Ages 12–18
S.A.S.S. Students Across the Seven Seas #8
Now and Zen
Linda Gerber
Nori navigates neon-lit Tokyo and quiet temples while pretending to be a local, hoping to find her true self and a sense
Ages 12–17
Flicker and Mist
Mary G. Thompson
A mixed-race teenager must choose between a life of privilege and the dangerous, persecuted ability to turn invisible th
Ages 12–18
Private Label
Kelly Yang
For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations and hidden truths, this story explores finding your own voice withi
Ages 13–18
Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel
Sara Farizan
Leila navigates the flutter of a first crush on a new classmate while weighing how and when to open up about her identit
Ages 14–18
Man Made Monsters
Andrea L. Rogers
Monsters both folkloric and historical haunt one Cherokee family across two centuries in this chilling collection of int
Ages 14–18
The Circuit #3
Reaching Out
Francisco Jiménez
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of being the first in their family to attend college while balancing high e
Ages 12–18
A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic
Debbie Rigaud
For the teen exploring their heritage while navigating high school crushes, this vibrant story honors the power of famil
Ages 12–18
My First Shona Picture Books #2
My First Shona Body Parts
Aneni S.
For families looking to connect with Zimbabwean roots, this bilingual guide helps little ones name their nose, toes, and
Ages 0–5
Stone Mirrors: The Sculpture and Silence of Edmonia Lewis
Jeannine Atkins
The silent power of stone comes to life in this verse novel about Edmonia Lewis, a sculptor of Native and African Americ
Ages 12–18
Level Up
Gene Luen Yang
Caught between his love for gaming and his late father's sacrifices, Dennis searches for his own path while navigating t
Ages 12–18
Tokyo Ever After #1
Tokyo Ever After
Emiko Jean
Izzy’s life changes forever when she discovers her father is the Crown Prince of Japan, whisking her from California to
Ages 12–18
The Sun Is Also a Star
Nicola Yoon
With only twelve hours left before her family is deported, cynical Natasha meets a dreamer named Daniel who is determine
Ages 13–18
An Appetite for Miracles
Laekan Zea Kemp
Two Mexican American teenagers navigate the delicate rhythms of family, young love, and social justice in a moving story
Ages 14–18
My First Samoan Words for Children
My First Samoan Body Parts Picture Book
Natia S.
For families looking to connect with their Samoan heritage or learn a new language through the simple, joyful naming of
Ages 0–5
The Girl, the Ring, & the Baseball Bat
Camille Gomera-Tavarez
For teens exploring the weight of family secrets and the desire for control as they navigate high school relationships a
Ages 14–18
Ain't Burned All the Bright
Jason Reynolds
For teens grappling with the heaviness of social injustice and the isolation of the pandemic, seeking a way to catch the
Ages 12–18
The Black Kids
Christina Hammonds Reed
As the 1992 Los Angeles riots ignite, wealthy teenager Ashley Bennett sees her charmed life splinter while her family an
Ages 14–18
The Revolution of Birdie Randolph
Brandy Colbert
Birdie Randolph plays the part of the perfect daughter until a secret romance and the return of an estranged aunt force
Ages 14–18
More Formats for Cultural Identity
Chapter Books
(2043)
Picture Books
(160)
Graphic Novels
(122)
Middle Grade
(119)
Poetry
(60)
Early Readers
(22)
Cultural Identity by Age Group
Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 0–3
(572)
Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 4–7
(2557)
