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Youth Family Book Club

Sometimes getting started is the hard part of family discussions. Books and stories can help.

Below is a list of fiction books we are reading.

Please note that we do not shy away from books that tackle hard topics. The pieces of fictions offer space to explore a diversity of experiences in order to have good coversations about people’s realities, including your own.

We are always looking for recomendations to add to the list.

FEATURE 1
With the Fire On High

By Elizabeth Acevedo

A book about a high school girl who interprets the world through cooking and her Caribbean hispanic roots.

There are a few mature themes played out in this book. We recommend for high school age.

Discussion Guide
FEATURE 2
Children of Blood and Bone

By Tomi Adeyemi

A dystopian world filled with teens discovering their magical gifts, what friendship means, and where real power comes from.

It is a fantasy dystopia with strong female characters. Recommended for middle school and high school age.

Discussion Guide
FEATURE 3
When I Was the Greatest

By: Jason Reynolds

A book of coming of age in the city for poor black kids.

Themes of teen identity, power, class, race, and popularity. There is some language. Recommended for middle school and high school age.

Discussion Guide
FEATURE 1
Cracked Up to Be

By Courtney Summers

A book for older high schoolers about the pressures of popularity, partying and trying to be perfect.

There are some hard themes about teenagers engaging in risky and detrimental behavior. Recomended for upper high school age.

Discussion Guide
FEATURE 2
New Kid

By Jerry Craft

A graphic novel about a middle class black kid moving to a mostly white private school.

Deals with themse of friendship, race, class, entielment and self image.
Recommended for all ages.

Discussion Guide
FEATURE 3
You Go First

By: Erin Entrada Kelly

A book of life in middle school and navigating changing friendships and changing interests.

Recommended for middle school age.

Discussion Guide
FEATURE 1
I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

By Erika L. Sanchez

A dreamer in high school trying to navigate life with a new child, family drama, racism, and class struggles.

The book tackles heavy themes including teenage parenthood, immigration, and death of a young person. Recommended for high school age.

Discussion Guide
FEATURE 2
Smile

By Raina Telgemeier

A graphic novel about a girl who’s appearance changes due to an accident. Family, friends, dating,and even earthquakes drive this story.

This book is appropriate for all ages, through aimed at middle school.

Discussion Guide
FEATURE 3
Guts

By Raina Telgemeier

Discussion Guide

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