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Young Adult About Family Illness
Explore young adult books about family illness for children.
199 books
Scavenge the Stars #2
Ravage the Dark
Tara Sim
For the teen grappling with systemic unfairness or the weight of family expectations, this gripping finale explores what
Ages 14–18
The Hearts We Sold
Emily Lloyd-Jones
For the teen feeling trapped by family obligations or past traumas, this dark urban fantasy explores the steep price of
Ages 14–18
The Dream and Shadow Series #1
Dream by the Shadows
Logan Karlie
A deadly dream-curse is stealing souls in Noctis, and Esmer must enter the Shadow Bringer's castle to save her sister an
Ages 13–18
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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 O'Keefe Family #3
A House Like a Lotus
Madeleine L'Engle
Polly travels to Cyprus and Greece to find herself after a stinging betrayal by her mentor, exploring romance and danger
Ages 14–18
Another Dimension of Us
Mike Albo
For teens searching for a sense of belonging while navigating their identity and the weight of history in an ever-changi
Ages 14–18
Don't Let the Forest In
C.G. Drews
Andrew’s macabre stories are coming to life and killing anyone close to his best friend. The two must hunt the monsters
Ages 14–18
Ask the Passengers
A.S. King
Astrid Jones sends silent love to the passengers in airplanes overhead, seeking a connection she can't find in a town th
Ages 14–18
White Smoke
Tiffany D. Jackson
Foul smells in the vents and shadows in the hallways suggest that Marigold’s new renovated house is hiding something ver
Ages 14–18
Where to Start: A Survival Guide to Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Challenges
Mental Health America
Find honest answers about mental health, self-care, and professional help through jargon-free advice, interactive worksh
Ages 13–18
Falling for Hamlet
Michelle Ray
Shakespeare’s tragedy enters the modern world of paparazzi and cell phones, where a live talk show reveals Ophelia has s
Ages 14–18
Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx
Sonia Manzano
In the 1950s South Bronx, a girl finds hope and a path toward her dreams by watching the flickering TV screen in her boi
Ages 12–18
They Hate Each Other
Amanda Woody
For teens navigating the messy line between rivalry and romance while dealing with heavy family expectations and the pre
Ages 14–18
Nic Sheff's Addiction Memoirs #1
Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines
Nic Sheff
For parents and older teens seeking a brutally honest look at the realities of drug addiction, relapse, and the grueling
Ages 15–18
Our Chemical Hearts
Krystal Sutherland
Henry Page is a hopeless romantic who finally finds love with the mysterious Grace Town, only to learn that people aren'
Ages 14–18
The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand
Gregory Galloway
For the mature teen struggling with deep feelings of apathy or the heavy weight of existence, this surreal story explore
Ages 15–18
The Devouring Gray #1
The Devouring Gray
Christine Lynn Herman
For teens navigating the weight of family expectations while processing deep grief or the trauma of being left behind by
Ages 12–18
The Kingdom of Little Wounds
Susann Cokal
A mysterious illness and a courtier's greed threaten the royal family of Skyggehavn as a seamstress and a nursemaid are
Ages 15–18
Set in Stone
Linda Newbery
A naive art tutor enters a majestic home filled with diary entries, hidden secrets, and a web of betrayal that threatens
Ages 12–18
Uncontrollable
Varsha Seshan
For the teenager struggling to stay on top while everything feels like it is spiraling, this story explores the heavy we
Ages 13–18
Rosemarked #1
Rosemarked
Livia Blackburne
A skilled healer and a weary warrior must join forces on a perilous undercover mission to infiltrate and take down a rut
Ages 14–18
The Babysitter Murders
Janet Ruth Young
For the teenager grappling with scary or intrusive thoughts. This novel validates the internal struggle of OCD and the f
Ages 14–18
Wild Roses
Deb Caletti
Living with a brilliant but troubled stepfather, seventeen-year-old Cassie navigates the complicated intersection of mus
Ages 14–18
The 10 P.M. Question
Kate De Goldi
Twelve-year-old Frankie manages his many anxieties with late-night questions until a new friend encourages him to face t
Ages 11–15
More Formats for Family Illness
Chapter Books
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Middle Grade
(33)
Graphic Novels
(30)
Picture Books
(4)
Early Readers
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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
(677)
