Diversity & Multicultural - Teens Ficton

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...

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...

"An imaginative world and sophisticated themes combine in this rewarding blend of myth and mystery. Our Verdict: GET IT." - Kirkus Reviews"Replete with insights about friendship, commitment, purpose, and courage... a powerful tale filled with reflections about modern issues, climate change, magic, and love...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down comes a powerful print adaptation of the acclaimed, award-winning audiobook Soundtrack--a stirring story of music, friendship, and finding your voice in 2000s New York City. Stuy Grey plays the drums, just like...

"Three girls. Three separate struggles. One unbreakable bond." In the raw and deeply emotional coming-of-age drama Stronger Than Our Scars, author Anitra Bynum explores the interconnected lives of three teenage girls Kylie, Tasha, and Precious as they navigate the treacherous waters of girlhood, systemic...

They say cats have nine lives, but time is running out for Seal! She never imagined anything beyond suburban life, her daily work in the Cat Orphanage, and putting up with Supervisor Mota's demands. But with the appearance of the mysterious mouse, Mukti, her...

Vampire Princess Akira Ronin's compassion for all is against her father, King Abel Ronin's ironclad rule.This year, she must journey to the hybrid kingdom to retrieve five skilled fighters to serve in her kingdom.The king has a devastating plan in place but will Akira's...

It's time to find a book boyfriend worth falling for.If you want to read about heroines who are real and honest and flawed, guys who are strong, and sweet and charming, The Complete Pen Pal Romance Series is the book bundle for you.Packed with...

In a high school full of shifters, it's the one inquisitive human who poses the biggest threat.When a human is the only applicant for town veterinarian and moves to Shifterville with his teenaged daughter, Amelia, the town residents conspire to keep the humans in...

Samantha Selim's saga continues in the sequel to If Water Were Fire, as she enters her sophomore year at Balboa Bay High School. While she nominally retains her title as Ryan's girlfriend, Samantha challenges the boundaries of what a committed relationship looks like. How?...

The Institute's increasingly blatant attacks have catalyzed a movement within the Agency and Company, leading them to unite as one Organization-on one condition: Crystal Farina's name on an Organization kill list.Friendly elements within the Organization have restrained the assassins for now, but Crystal walks...

David's Grannies is intended to describe the relationship between David, a young mixed-race boy, and his two grannies-one white and one black. One gran is a single grandmother, quite young and modern. The Jamaican grandmother is more traditional, with children still at home and...

Her body is encoded with a secret. To expose the truth, she may have to give her life... America, 2055. Cass Armstrong fears the same cybernetic enhancements that saved her could become her undoing. On the run with her girlfriend, the information encrypted in...

War wants to play The Game, but Peace doesn't remember the rules.A month ago, Ferez Katani, young king of Evon, agreed to travel anonymously with James Caffers, advisor to the united rebellious groups. Despite their growing friendship, Ferez still hasn't learned his companion's most...

Orphaned and Alone, Skylar is about to discover just how large and strange the universe really is. Taught from a young age to fear psychics and their powerful minds, Skylar is thrust into a school of them only to find out his mother's worst...

A call of souls. Union of power. Transcendent of time. Sterling Wayfairer has one goal for his senior year: make his mark. But things don't go as planned when he starts to encounter his mysterious classmate Tetra. Tetra not only has answers to the...

High school is rarely easy, especially for a tall, somewhat gangly Native American girl. Add a sprinkle of shyness, a dash of athletic prowess, an above-average IQ, and some bizarre history that places in the guardianship of her aunt. Then normal high school life...

Book Seven in the Rita Patel Mystery SeriesOn a study course in Venice, Rita Patel, a history student at Warwick University, is stalked by a stranger who called herself Olga. Months later, the stranger is found dead. Rita is the only means for the...

Book Eight in the Rita Patel Mystery SeriesIn the closing days of 2019, Rita Patel is propelled from her role as a legal intern to hostage in an armed siege.Who is holding Rita and what is the connection to recent events in her life?While...

Book Four in the Rita Patel Mystery SeriesAt the National Space Centre in Leicester a man is found dead. Rita Patel, aged 18 and waiting for her A-level results, gets into danger when investigating what may have happened to him at the request of...

Book Six in the Rita Patel Mystery SeriesRita Patel, a history student and solver of mysteries, is snatched from the busy centre of the city of Leicester, her home town. It is spring 2016, and Rita should be returning to uni for her second...

Book Two in the Rita Patel Mystery SeriesA man is found dead on the lake at Abbey Park in Leicester. He is an actor who was staying at a bed and breakfast where Rita Patel and her friend Priya Shah are working during the...

Book Three in the Rita Patel Mystery SeriesA Member of Parliament is found stabbed to death in a locked room near the House of Commons. Suspicion falls on the older brother of Rita Patel, and the police fear a terrorist connection.With her parents and...

After secretly swapping lives, Bangkok teenagers Luna and Nui are grappling with the unintended consequences of their impulsive experiment. When a family crisis exposes their hidden agendas, they must question their choices. Struggling to take responsibility and desperate to reverse course, the girls face...

How far would you go to keep your dream alive?Luna and Nui have achieved the impossible-they switched bodies to live their dream, at least temporarily. But is it enough?When Nui takes a dangerous gamble and Luna breaks their vow of secrecy, the fragile balance...

Experience my life for the past sixteen years through poems that indulge in every feeling felt. This book mirrors the ups and downs, offering as much insight into my heart as possible, without tearing it apart.Author: Asal VahedISBN-10: 1779411472ISBN-13: 9781779411471Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/18/2024Pages:...

Book DescriptionI Choose MyselfBy PhishStones---For sixty years, he lived for everyone else. Now he's finally ready to live for himself.On the outside, he had it all: the prestigious career, the beautiful wife, the perfect house, the respect of his peers. He followed every rule...

"Incredible and searing." --Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin The Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system. Every week, seventeen-year-old Tracy Beaumont writes...

The Scouthood has one directive-suppress dangerous emotions and suffocate all expression. To show strong emotion is to be unnatural by dictate of the Cathedral. Punishment is promised for those who refuse to repress their emotions-like Odomi and her son, who was executed by the...

Get ready to be inspired by a little girl on a mission many would consider impossible. Undeterred by customs that have persisted since her great-grandfather's time, even in the face of her community's prosperity, this girl stands up for her beliefs. Can you imagine...

Erin dreads moving to India from her native London. She feels shy and helpless at her new school until she meets smart, capable Vennela. Their friendship ends up being a lifeline for both of them. Author: Javeria KausarISBN-13: 9798885975483Publisher: Noah Text LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2024Pages:...

One Tree Hill meets Friday Night Lights in this binge-worthy series where a teen's homecoming sets off a chain reactions through the community. After her mother's death, 16-year-old Sloane Crawford reluctantly returns to her childhood home and the drama-filled small town she left behind....