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Young Adult About Cultural Identity

Explore young adult books about cultural identity for children.

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Cover of Daniel Half Human

Daniel Half Human

David Chotjewitz

Daniel and Armin are best friends in 1933 Germany until Daniel discovers he is half-Jewish, forcing a choice between a s

Cover of Little & Lion

Suzette returns home to face complicated feelings for her brother's crush while trying to support him through a deepenin

Cover of The Hate U Give

Garden Heights #1

The Hate U Give

Starr Carter is the only witness to a fatal police shooting of her best friend, leaving her to decide if speaking up is

Cover of The Earth is Singing

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The Earth is Singing

Vanessa Curtis

For the teenager grappling with the weight of history and the resilience of the human spirit when faced with systemic cr

Ages 13–18

Cover of Furia

Yamile Saied Méndez

Camila Hassan leads a double life in Argentina, hiding her powerhouse soccer skills from her parents while chasing a dre

Cover of That Self-Same Metal

The Forge & Fracture Saga #1

That Self-Same Metal

Brittany N. Williams

Joan Sands uses her magical control over metal to craft swords for Shakespeare’s actors while defending London from an u

Cover of I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives

I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives

Caitlin Alifirenka, Martin Ganda, Liz Welch

An unexpected pen-pal connection between two teenagers across the globe grows into a life-changing friendship through ye

Cover of Lou with the Band

Lou with the Band

Alexandra Leigh Young

Lou trades her small-town life for a world tour as a roadie, discovering underground parties and a new identity while na

Cover of Factory Girl

Josanne La Valley

Sixteen-year-old Roshen leaves her rural home for a grueling southern China factory, finding strength in her Uyghur comm

Cover of Bound

Donna Jo Napoli

In ancient China, Xing Xing dreams of a life beyond servitude and her stepmother’s greed while finding solace in poetry

Cover of Right Where You Left Me

Right Where You Left Me

While her father is held hostage in Ukraine, seventeen-year-old Charlotte uses her photography to connect with her reser

Cover of The Forbidden Book

The Forbidden Book

For teens navigating the complexities of who they are when societal expectations and tradition demand they be someone el

Cover of The Only Thing to Fear

The Only Thing to Fear #1

The Only Thing to Fear

Caroline Tung Richmond

For the teen navigating a sense of being 'other,' this alternate history explores finding courage and identity within a

Cover of Dreamland Burning

Dreamland Burning

Jennifer Latham

A skeletal discovery on a modern-day property connects two teens across a century, unearthing the harrowing truth of the

Cover of Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World

Aristotle and Dante #2

Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Aristotle and Dante navigate the final year of high school and a secret love while the outside world is shaped by the he

Cover of Venturess

For the teenager grappling with their family history and who they are meant to be. This steampunk journey explores findi

Cover of My First Irish Body Parts

My First Irish Language Series

My First Irish Body Parts

For the family looking to weave Irish heritage into everyday moments, this bilingual board book introduces little ones t

Cover of His Mortal Demise

The Last Bloodcarver #2

His Mortal Demise

In a lush world inspired by Vietnam, a healer risks his sanity and the fate of a nation to bring the woman he loves back

Cover of Burn Baby Burn

Nora navigates a sweltering 1977 New York summer defined by disco nights, a citywide blackout, and the looming shadow of

Cover of The Lines We Cross

The Lines We Cross

Randa Abdel-Fattah

Michael finds his worldview challenged after his parents pull him into their anti-immigrant rallies, forcing him to look

Cover of This Dark Descent

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

Cover of This Night Is Ours

This Night Is Ours

For the teenager standing at the edge of adulthood, navigating the tension between following a parent's rigid path and d

Cover of I Was Born for This

I Was Born for This

Angel finds her place in the world through a boy band's fandom, while frontman Jimmy struggles with anxiety and the pres

Cover of Wolf by Wolf

Wolf by Wolf #1

For the teen processing the weight of history and the search for identity, this high stakes thriller explores how far on

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