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Young Adult About Cultural Identity
Explore young adult books about cultural identity for children.
458 books
The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person
Frederick Joseph
Frederick Joseph shares personal stories and expert interviews to offer a candid, essential guide on recognizing bias an
Ages 12–18
Crocodile Burning
Michael Williams
A young man from Soweto sees his world expand and transform when he earns a spot in a musical production bound for the b
Ages 12–17
Loveboat, Taipei #1
Loveboat, Taipei
Abigail Hing Wen
Ever Wong expected a boring summer school program in Taiwan, but found a wild world of nightlife and new friends that mi
Ages 14–18
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New Boy
Julian Houston
A teenage boy leaves Virginia to become the first Black student at a 1950s Connecticut boarding school, facing a world e
Ages 13–18
Deathless #1
The Gilded Ones
Namina Forna
When Deka's blood runs gold during a sacred ceremony, she must flee her village to join an elite army of girls with rare
Ages 13–18
Copper Sun
Sharon M. Draper
A fifteen-year-old Ashanti girl fights to survive unimaginable sorrow after being taken from her home and transported to
Ages 14–18
Raybearer #1
Raybearer
Jordan Ifueko
Tarisai desperately wants to join the Crown Prince’s Council, but she is haunted by a magical wish from her mother: gain
Ages 12–18
Movers, Shakers, & History Makers
Lizzo: Award-Winning Musician
Karen Latchana Kenney
For the young reader curious about the journey to music stardom, this biography celebrates Lizzo's path to becoming an a
Ages 10–14
I Love You So Mochi
Sarah Kuhn
For the teenager navigating a tense relationship with a parent while trying to find their own creative voice and cultura
Ages 12–18
Looking for Alibrandi
Melina Marchetta
Seventeen-year-old Josie navigates the chaos of her final school year while uncovering family secrets and meeting the fa
Ages 14–18
The Invisible Wild
Nikki Van De Car
Sixteen-year-old Emma must protect a mysterious boy and reconnect with the hidden spirits of Hawaii to save the only hom
Ages 12–18
When the Vibe Is Right
Sarah Dass
For the teen finding their creative voice while navigating high school rivalries and the vibrant pressures of cultural t
Ages 13–18
My First Kyrgyz
My First Kyrgyz Fruits & Vegetables
Kairat S.
Perfect for families wanting to share their Kyrgyz roots, this bilingual guide helps toddlers discover colorful fruits a
Ages 0–4
Teens in...
Teens in Israel
Michael Burgan
For the curious middle schooler wondering what life is like halfway across the world, this book bridges cultural gaps by
Ages 11–16
Girlhood: Teens around the World in Their Own Voices
Masuma Ahuja
Personal diary entries and candid photos capture the real daily lives, dreams, and diverse experiences of thirty teenage
Ages 12–18
Pride
Ibi Zoboi
Zuri Benitez fights to protect her Bushwick home from gentrification while clashing with the arrogant boy across the str
Ages 13–18
The Legendborn Cycle #3
Oathbound
Tracy Deonn
Exiled and alone, Bree Matthews strikes an unbreakable bargain with the Shadow King to master her powers while a secret
Ages 13–18
Like No Other
Una LaMarche
A chance encounter in a stalled elevator sparks a forbidden connection between a strict Hasidic girl and a boy from a di
Ages 14–18
Chloe and the Kaishao Boys
Mae Coyiuto
Chloe faces a summer of awkward arranged dates and high-society party planning while hiding a secret: she just got into
Ages 12–18
Free Radicals
Lila Riesen
For the teenager navigating the pressure of cultural expectations and family secrets while trying to find their own voic
Ages 14–18
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
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
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
More Formats for Cultural Identity
Chapter Books
(1965)
Picture Books
(159)
Graphic Novels
(121)
Middle Grade
(119)
Poetry
(60)
Early Readers
(21)
Cultural Identity by Age Group
Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 0–3
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Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 12–18
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Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 4–7
(2453)
Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 8–11
(4113)