Diversity & Multicultural - Teens Ficton

James is a fourteen-year-old boy from rural Norfolk who finds himself unceremoniously transplanted into a multicultural suburb of London in 1975. He gets placed into a local, rather unruly secondary school not far from his house in Queen's Park. Here, he meets Marsha, a...

Island of Love: A Mauritian Romance AnthologyEight stories. One island. Infinite ways to fall in love.From seaside towns to misty mountain paths, this collection brings together unforgettable tales of romance set against the vibrant backdrop of Mauritius. Whether it's a high-stakes wager between rivals,...

Arleen Viera is a special education teacher. She received both of her degrees in education from Sam Houston State University. Her current book tries to show some of the misconceptions people have about kids with disabilities. However, special needs kids may surprise you with...

In this hilarious and swoonworthy YA sapphic romance, two New York City teens find that sometimes love--like every app--needs a little debugging. All 17-year-old New Yorker Khushi Singh wants is a predictable, conflict-free relationship. After her parents' "opposites attract" marriage ends in divorce, the...

Author: Jason Pagano,Bill RobinsonISBN-13: 9798990790209Publisher: Silk Rhode BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/22/2026Pages: 306Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.64d

My Invisible Father is a story about three young teens who face different voids through similar omissions-missing fathers. And as they try to make sense of their own lives while making sense of the world, they encounter tragedies and triumphs directly related to their...

Collected here for the first time, the first three young adult novels of M.E. Purfield. A Pentecostal girl not only questions her faith when she meets a Buddhist punk in her school but also what it means to be family in jesus freakz +...

Some flames never go out. They just wait for the right moment to burn.Rheanne McDonald has spent her whole life running, from her parents' divorce, from the fear of becoming her mother, and from the kind of love that leaves you shattered when it...

Experience the highs and lows of a body-positive teen striving to come to terms with her parent's gender transition as she searches for an identity all her own in the Pacific northwest.Brash, bold, and boisterous, Maddie desires nothing more than for others to accept...

Southeast Europe, circa 900 A.D.Kurosh is in desperate circumstances: a single mistake could cost him and his family their lives. His father, Rayis Sikandar, is among the most respected of the nomadic warlords, but he is very ill. If the Rayis dies, Kurosh must...

Immerse yourself in a fantastical modern-day fairytale featuring a mystical fungus. When armed men ransack her grandmother's home, knock her down and steal an old bonsai tree, Yarrow escapes unseen and makes her way to a little cabin in the woods. There she meets...

Kimi thought she had everything figured out. She was dating Rachel, the girl of her dreams, and felt secure in their love for each other. But when a new boy named Aaron enters the picture, Kimi begins to question everything she thought she knew...

In this debut novel set in Saudi Arabia, where the law forbids romantic relationships outside of marriage, two teens fall in love with tragic consequences. "Unlike any YA book I've ever readEfascinating and disturbing."--#1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Jodi Picoult.Author: Tanaz BhathenaISBN-10: 0374305447ISBN-13: 9780374305444Publisher:...

What do Nirvana, show tunes, and an alternate universe have in common? They're all featured in Rainbow Elixir, a new anthology of authentic queer fiction for teens.This new collection includes three evocative novelettes featuring love, loss and LGBT lives.GAYBOY (AND PLAID ALL OVER): Marco's...

Eden is a world without cracks, its weather calm, its streets immaculate, its people content. Solonie has always trusted what she sees. Tomorrow, when she receives her Companion, her perfect future is supposed to begin.But the illusion is already breaking.Drawn into the underground struggle...

Uzuri: Loving Yourself Inside and Out is a compelling coming-of-age story that explores identity, self-worth, belonging, and the power of embracing who we truly are.Princess Nari has spent her life within the palace walls of the Ega Kingdom, raised to become queen and taught...

Embark on a cautionary tale of bravery and friendship for readers of all ages, where perceptions are challenged, and secrets unravel. Within this esoteric tale, an eccentric elderly lady, Isabelle Ickleberry, warning others to avoid her grumpy demeanor. However, eight-year-old Evee dismisses the rumors...

A Tactical Manual for the Remnant in the Age of Silicon and Surveillance.As we move into 2026, the world is being reshaped by the "Silicon Gates." Between the rise of Global Digital IDs, AI-driven legislation, and a church being pressured into "algorithm-approved" silence, the...

In 1955, a Black family passes for white and moves to a "Whites Only" town in the suburbs. Caught between two worlds, a teen boy puts his family at risk as he uncovers racist secrets about his suburb. A new social justice thriller from...

A Night at The RafflesSet against the vibrant backdrop of early 20th-century Singapore and Ipoh, this novel tells the enchanting story of James, a determined young man from Britain, and Mei, a bright, graceful local Chinese girl. Their paths cross in Singapore, sparking a...

Young, attractive, and ready to change the world, Caleb and Otana are heroes that have inspired a generation of readers.But inspired them to do what exactly?That's the question that comes up in Mr. Blake's 4th period English class when his students, who are supposed...

But Sam had not been there.He had plunged too deep. Adam had been injured, it's true, playing with his classmates in the ravine. But the story that had just unfolded in his mind was mostly a fabrication, with details filled in by his imagination...

More Than! was created to inspire children to engage in a piece of extended writing outside of the everyday requirements of their school work. We asked the students of Stoke Newington School to discuss, workshop and explore sexuality identity issues by asking them to...

Isn't it curious how your entire life can change drastically from one day to the next? How the world must welcome a reality they no longer know how to recognize? How children seem to be closer to the door of knowing? How five seemingly...

Author: Megan FairbrotherISBN-10: 1911831046ISBN-13: 9781911831044Publisher: Fairbrother BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2026Pages: 252Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.57d

Jeremy lives in a small community where winters are long and stray dogs roam the streets. When peer pressure leads Jeremy into a bad prank, he is immediately struck with guilt -- and that's when his life changes forever. Trying to make amends, Jeremy...

Oscars, scandals, and secrets that nobody will see coming.Amira has two choices: accept her nightmare becoming a reality or escape to California, where she knows one man is the key to her freedom.Meanwhile Drew Rivera is living in euphoria. After winning an Oscar, he's...

Where Worlds Split Under the Moonlight is a breathtaking collection of short stories exploring the emotional, cultural, and spiritual turning points young characters face as they move through the world and the worlds within themselves.Blending contemporary realism with Afrocentric philosophy, ancestral memory, and the...

A killer hides in the shadows - and the shadows take many forms. Step into mysteries that demand courage, discernment, and the will to seek the truth. Conceived and co-written by the daughter of Robert Arthur - the creator of the Three Investigators universe...

With persistence, Mike is liked by his classmates. His mom, Delta, serves pitchers of beer at the Lucky Penny Lounge, a blue-collar bar in a small town in Iowa. An honest and diligent woman, she's well liked and goes the extra mile. The mother...

Postcolonial Intersectionality in Contemporary Children's Literature explores how we can read postcolonial writing for the young today, and how the themes and structures of that writing might enrich readers' insight into the various margins, crossings, and subversions of their own worlds. Author: Blanka GrzegorczykISBN-10:...

Teenage equestrian Samantha DeVries wants to be the first African American to ride in the Olympics. Her father, a successful horse trainer, pushes Sam to excel, while Sam's academic mother tries to instill a sense of heritage in her headstrong daughter who'd rather be...

Journey of the Heart invites readers on a captivating spiritual adventure alongside Sumaya and Salmaan, two curious children who set out with their wise grandfather to discover the heart of Islam. Guided by their grandfather's insights, they travel to some of the most sacred...

All she's ever known was... ...bullying and pain.Could a mentor lead her from despair?Jessie Grean gets out of her bad home in Boston and moved to Cambridge. At 16-years old, she's been bullied because of her looks, abused by her single mother, and never...

Before the fall of 1999, Siobhan, Carmen and Tremaine didn't know the first thing about being or having real friends. Between dysfunctional home lives, daily struggles of making ends meet, and the uncertainty of life after high school, this group of misfits forms an...

The People Movers (Carlos, Kenji, X, and Yusuf) join forces once again. This time they need to help Jorge, an immigrant refugee child who has been separated from his parents. They risk everything to reunite Jorge with his parents and get them out of...

Her cursed tears.His ticking clock.And one a stolen child.When the Weeper cries, men die, and that is the way it's been for years. However, Maera knows better, and she's determined to venture deep into the Weeper's territory and reclaim what is hers.Ember's dreams of...

A closet artist and the queen of try-hards, seventeen-year-old Jackie Davenport has only one goal: keep her head down, don't ruffle feathers, and stay out of trouble. Jackie isn't looking for romance; she seeks solely to please her parents, even if it means choosing...

Ever fall in love with your best friend? It turns your world upside down. Just ask Mila and Laura, two teens who realize they want to be more than just friends. But even if they surrender to love, can they ever find the courage...

Author: Latorre Moore LunaISBN-13: 9798894410555Publisher: Library Tales PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2026Pages: 298Format: Paperback

Teen private detective/tarot reader Danika Dizon has a new case! She must go undercover to find out who's targeting the performers at a local festival before someone ends up dead, in this sequel to the award-winning Death in the Cards. Danika Dizon is living...

Long after Fina has left Sierra Leone for America, memories of a broken initiation still haunt her. She longs to return, to find her grandmother and right the path that has been set for young girls centuries past.Her journey from the streets of Freetown...

Firestorms spew forth as searing lava when Firebrands struggle with outrage at the circumstances foisted upon them. How could a raid of innocent pioneers cause one little girl to become a resilient adopted daughter to a childless enemy and a bridge between cultures? Will...

Firestorms roar when Firebrands defend a secret to expose evil. What would a true Firebrand do when confronted with a deadly cipher? Will Jane's decision about Mr. Tweedbottom prove fatal? Is the unscrupulous Lady Sarah Wilson more wily than Jane anticipates? What significance does...

Firestorms erupt when Firebrands seek the truth. In March and April of 1776, secrets unfold, but plans go awry. Despite such deadly costs, the truth is gradually being exposed. Were these clues hidden for a reason? What is the cost of revealing that which...

Firestorms blaze in anticipation when Firebrands focus on the goal. In this fifth volume, set in March and April 1776, two stories explode with heart-pounding speed. Has Polly finally found safety or betrayal? Who is Eliza and does she hold the key Jane needs,...

The No.1 bestselling author of the Why Mummy series is back with her second book for young YA readers! In the throes of her first heartbreak, 14yo Emily flees to her dad's house to lick her wounds. To make things worse, she's fallen out...

One girl. One boy. And a friendship that could save them both. The Boy in the Hoodie is a real, unforgettable story about how friendships can bring healing, fade scarring and open new wounds all at the same time.Author: Catriona McKeownISBN-10: 1925563200ISBN-13: 9781925563207Publisher: Rhiza...

Vicky a quick-witted, Latina teen has a life of purpose planned. She's going to university early and invent great things. Her relaxed, creative twin brother Andres is more concerned about soccer. Tomas, their widowed father, tells them they're headed back to a small town...

After saving Yngerlande from the plot to overthrow Queen Matilda and install Oliver as the new King, Silas Cummerbund, The Watcher, spends the long hot summer training Princess Gaia to use her secret magical powers so that she can keep the country safe in...