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Young Adult About Family Illness
Explore young adult books about family illness for children.
199 books
Ripple
Heather Smith Meloche
For the teen feeling trapped by family pressure or a parent's health, this story explores the power of choices and the d
Ages 14–18
The Heaven Shop
Deborah Ellis
Following the loss of her parents to the AIDS epidemic in Malawi, Chanda finds the courage to rebuild her family and fut
Ages 11–15
Essential Maps for the Lost
Deb Caletti
For teens grappling with the heavy weight of a parent's suicide or the haunting questions left behind after witnessing a
Ages 14–18
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The Loose Ends List
Carrie Firestone
Maddie boards a luxury cruise ship expecting a summer of fun, only to face the bittersweet reality of her grandmother's
Ages 14–18
What Every Girl Should Know Margaret Sanger's Journey
J. Albert Mann
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness or family health crises. This story follows young Margaret Sanger as
Ages 12–18
When You Were Here
Daisy Whitney
After his mother passes away, Danny travels to Tokyo to see the city she loved and find a way through his grief with the
Ages 14–18
Memories of the Eagle and the Jaguar #1
City of the Beasts
Isabel Allende
Deep within the Amazon canopy, Alexander joins an expedition to track a legendary beast and discovers his own inner powe
Ages 12–17
Medicine Walk
Ardath Mayhar
For the child stepping into big responsibilities, this survival story follows a boy's grueling desert trek to save his f
Ages 10–14
The Astonishing Color of After
Emily X.R. Pan
Leigh is certain her mother turned into a bird after she died. Her search leads her to Taiwan, family secrets, and the m
Ages 14–18
The Village by the Sea
Anita Desai
Desperate to save their home after falling on hard times, Lila and Hari must find the strength to support their family w
Ages 10–14
Baby and Solo
Lisabeth Posthuma
In a 1990s video store, Joel tries to hide his past under a new name until a sharp-witted coworker makes him question if
Ages 14–18
One Thing Stolen
Beth Kephart
In the shadow of a flood in Florence, Nadia struggles with a sudden urge to steal and a connection to a boy no one else
Ages 14–18
Love & Gelato #3
Love & Olives
Jenna Evans Welch
Sun-drenched Santorini holds more than just ancient myths as Liv searches for the lost city of Atlantis and the truth be
Ages 12–18
Backwards
Todd Mitchell
A mysterious consciousness called the Rider experiences Dan's life in reverse, searching for the small moments and misse
Ages 14–18
How to Love You When You're Gone
Gabriela Gonzales
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief while trying to keep their heart open to new love and family conne
Ages 14–18
The Sea Is Salt and So Am I
Cassandra Hartt
For the teenager grappling with the weight of hidden struggles and the fear that their world, much like the shoreline, i
Ages 14–18
Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the teen navigating the complexities of public image and private pain. This verse novel reclaims the voice of an ico
Ages 14–18
Anything But Okay
Sarah Darer Littman
Stella’s world becomes chaotic when her brother returns from war with hidden scars, forcing her to find the courage to s
Ages 13–18
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
Outside Beauty
Cynthia Kadohata
For the teen navigating complex family dynamics and the sudden separation of siblings who must find their own worth beyo
Ages 12–17
Thirteen Reasons Why
Jay Asher
Clay finds a box of cassette tapes recorded by a classmate who is gone forever. Listening to her voice reveals the thirt
Ages 14–18
Black River Falls
Jeff Hirsch
A mysterious event has wiped the memories of every person in town, leaving one teenage boy as the only witness to the tr
Ages 12–17
Dot and Anton
Erich Kästner
Wealthy Dot and poor Anton form a secret friendship on the bridges of Berlin. Together, they hatch a plan to help their
Ages 8–12
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Erika L. Sánchez
Julia struggles to hold her family together while fighting against the rigid expectations of what a perfect daughter sho
Ages 14–18
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Middle Grade
(33)
Graphic Novels
(30)
Picture Books
(4)
Early Readers
(3)
Family Illness by Age Group
Books for Family Illness for Ages 12–18
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Books for Family Illness for Ages 4–7
(196)
Books for Family Illness for Ages 8–11
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