Critically reviewed selection of multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators.

Young Adult Fiction

Here is recommended fiction for Young Adults. In addition to the titles below, we recommend:

Young Readers’ Editions: Noted social justice titles that have been adapted for young readers
Zinn Education Project: Lessons, books, and films for middle and high school students on people's history

Feedback on these lists and suggestions for additional titles are welcome. Most of the books on these lists are linked for more information or purchase to Bookshop.org (an indie bookstore platform) or Powells.com (an independent, unionized bookstore). A small percentage from book sales through these links goes to Teaching for Change.

Titles with reviews on this site are noted with an asterisk(*).