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Young Adult About Cultural Identity

Explore young adult books about cultural identity for children.

458 books

Cover of Now and Zen

S.A.S.S. Students Across the Seven Seas #8

Nori navigates neon-lit Tokyo and quiet temples while pretending to be a local, hoping to find her true self and a sense

Cover of Flicker and Mist

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

Cover of Private Label

For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations and hidden truths, this story explores finding your own voice withi

Cover of Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel

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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

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Man Made Monsters

Andrea L. Rogers

Monsters both folkloric and historical haunt one Cherokee family across two centuries in this chilling collection of int

Cover of 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

Cover of A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic

A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic

For the teen exploring their heritage while navigating high school crushes, this vibrant story honors the power of famil

Cover of My First Shona Body Parts

My First Shona Picture Books #2

My First Shona Body Parts

For families looking to connect with Zimbabwean roots, this bilingual guide helps little ones name their nose, toes, and

Cover of Stone Mirrors: The Sculpture and Silence of Edmonia Lewis

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

Cover of Level Up

Caught between his love for gaming and his late father's sacrifices, Dennis searches for his own path while navigating t

Cover of Tokyo Ever After

Tokyo Ever After #1

Tokyo Ever After

Izzy’s life changes forever when she discovers her father is the Crown Prince of Japan, whisking her from California to

Cover of The Sun Is Also a Star

The Sun Is Also a Star

With only twelve hours left before her family is deported, cynical Natasha meets a dreamer named Daniel who is determine

Cover of An Appetite for Miracles

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

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My First Samoan Words for Children

My First Samoan Body Parts Picture Book

For families looking to connect with their Samoan heritage or learn a new language through the simple, joyful naming of

Cover of The Girl, the Ring, & the Baseball Bat

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

Cover of Ain't Burned All the Bright

Ain't Burned All the Bright

For teens grappling with the heaviness of social injustice and the isolation of the pandemic, seeking a way to catch the

Cover of 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

Cover of The Revolution of Birdie Randolph

The Revolution of Birdie Randolph

Birdie Randolph plays the part of the perfect daughter until a secret romance and the return of an estranged aunt force

Cover of My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life

My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life

Foster kid Elle is suddenly whisked away to a life of luxury in Tokyo after discovering her father is a hotel mogul, but

Cover of Here to Stay

After a cruel photo-shopped image goes viral, basketball star Bijan Majidi must face his school and the painful reality

Cover of Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard

Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard

For the young reader navigating a new culture or seeking the courage to overcome hardship. This moving memoir follows a

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Miles Morales #2

A boring day in school suspension takes a dangerous turn when Miles Morales' Spidey Sense warns him of a plot to erase B

Cover of This Woven Kingdom

This Woven Kingdom #1

This Woven Kingdom

Alizeh is a hidden Jinn heir working as a lowly servant until she catches the eye of a prince, setting off a prophecy th

Cover of Come With The Fire

Come With The Fire

Julianne Mundle

For the teen feeling the pressure of high expectations while struggling to find where they truly belong between two cult

More Formats for Cultural Identity

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Cultural Identity by Age Group

Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 0–3(542)Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 12–18(3524)Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 4–7(2453)Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 8–11(4113)