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Seattle Picks: Teen - Multicultural

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Enjoy stories featuring multicultural characters, perspectives and experiences. MS=Books for middle school readers.

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21 items

21 items

I Will Always Write Back

I Will Always Write Back

How One Letter Changed Two Lives

by Alifirenka, Caitlin

Book - 2015

Caitlin, an American from Pennsylvania, is given an assignment to write a pen pal. She is matched with Martin, from Zimbabwe. Little do they know how one letter will change their lives forever. MS Caitlin, an American from Pennsylvania, is given an assignment to write a pen pal. She is matched with Martin, from Zimbabwe. Little do they know how one letter will change their lives forever. MS Show less

Caitlin, an American from Pennsylvania, is given an assignment to write a pen pal. She is matched with Martin, from Zimbabwe. Little do they know how one letter will change their lives forever. MS Caitlin, an American from Pennsylvania, is given an assignment to write a pen pal. She is matched with Martin, from Zimbabwe. Little do they know how one letter will change their lives forever. MS Show less

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Joyride

Joyride

by Banks, Anna

Book - 2015

Carly and her brother work to smuggle their deported parents back to America. When the racist sheriff’s son wants Carly to be his pranking partner, he doesn’t get why she is holding back. MS Carly and her brother work to smuggle their deported parents back to America. When the racist sheriff’s son wants Carly to be his pranking partner, he doesn’t get why she is holding back. MS Show less

Carly and her brother work to smuggle their deported parents back to America. When the racist sheriff’s son wants Carly to be his pranking partner, he doesn’t get why she is holding back. MS Carly and her brother work to smuggle their deported parents back to America. When the racist sheriff’s son wants Carly to be his pranking partner, he doesn’t get why she is holding back. MS Show less

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Lost Girl Found

Lost Girl Found

by Bassoff, Leah

Book - 2014

Poni is determined to go to school and not be another Sudanese girl getting married off early. When violence erupts in her village and her family goes missing, she has no option but to run. Poni is determined to go to school and not be another Sudanese girl getting married off early. When violence erupts in her village and her family goes missing, she has no option but to run. Show less

Poni is determined to go to school and not be another Sudanese girl getting married off early. When violence erupts in her village and her family goes missing, she has no option but to run. Poni is determined to go to school and not be another Sudanese girl getting married off early. When violence erupts in her village and her family goes missing, she has no option but to run. Show less

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The Last Leaves Falling

The Last Leaves Falling

by Benwell, Fox

Book - 2015

Abe is a 17-year-old Japanese boy who is dying. Stuck at home, he makes new online friends Mai and Kaito, who help him build memories as he considers a life-changing decision. Abe is a 17-year-old Japanese boy who is dying. Stuck at home, he makes new online friends Mai and Kaito, who help him build memories as he considers a life-changing decision. Show less

Abe is a 17-year-old Japanese boy who is dying. Stuck at home, he makes new online friends Mai and Kaito, who help him build memories as he considers a life-changing decision. Abe is a 17-year-old Japanese boy who is dying. Stuck at home, he makes new online friends Mai and Kaito, who help him build memories as he considers a life-changing decision. Show less

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The Game of Love and Death

The Game of Love and Death

by Brockenbrough, Martha

Book - 2015

Flora is black, Henry is white, and they are pawns in a game of Love and Death. If they choose correctly Love wins and they both survive. Flora is black, Henry is white, and they are pawns in a game of Love and Death. If they choose correctly Love wins and they both survive. Show less

Flora is black, Henry is white, and they are pawns in a game of Love and Death. If they choose correctly Love wins and they both survive. Flora is black, Henry is white, and they are pawns in a game of Love and Death. If they choose correctly Love wins and they both survive. Show less

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The Tyrant's Daughter

The Tyrant's Daughter

by Carleson, J. C.

Book - 2014

Laila is Muslim royalty. Her life is flipped upside down when her father is killed in a coup and her family has no other choice but to leave their homeland to become refugees in America. Laila is Muslim royalty. Her life is flipped upside down when her father is killed in a coup and her family has no other choice but to leave their homeland to become refugees in America. Show less

Laila is Muslim royalty. Her life is flipped upside down when her father is killed in a coup and her family has no other choice but to leave their homeland to become refugees in America. Laila is Muslim royalty. Her life is flipped upside down when her father is killed in a coup and her family has no other choice but to leave their homeland to become refugees in America. Show less

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Born Confused

Born Confused

by Desai Hidier, Tanuja

Book - 2014

Born in America to Indian parents, Dimple is caught between two worlds. To further complicate things, her best friend Gwyn has her eyes on a guy she likes as well as her Indian culture. Born in America to Indian parents, Dimple is caught between two worlds. To further complicate things, her best friend Gwyn has her eyes on a guy she likes as well as her Indian culture. Show less

Born in America to Indian parents, Dimple is caught between two worlds. To further complicate things, her best friend Gwyn has her eyes on a guy she likes as well as her Indian culture. Born in America to Indian parents, Dimple is caught between two worlds. To further complicate things, her best friend Gwyn has her eyes on a guy she likes as well as her Indian culture. Show less

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I'm Just Me

I'm Just Me

by Higgins, M. G.

Book - 2014

Nasreen is the only Muslim girl at Arondale High and Mia is the only African American student. As different as they seem, they join forces to fight against bullying and discrimination in their school. MS Nasreen is the only Muslim girl at Arondale High and Mia is the only African American student. As different as they seem, they join forces to fight against bullying and discrimination in their school. MS Show less

Nasreen is the only Muslim girl at Arondale High and Mia is the only African American student. As different as they seem, they join forces to fight against bullying and discrimination in their school. MS Nasreen is the only Muslim girl at Arondale High and Mia is the only African American student. As different as they seem, they join forces to fight against bullying and discrimination in their school. MS Show less

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Like No Other

Like No Other

by LaMarche, Una

Book - 2014

Devorah is a Jewish girl raised by strict religious parents. When she meets Jax, who is West Indian, they fall for each other even though their relationship is strictly forbidden. Is it worth the risk? Devorah is a Jewish girl raised by strict religious parents. When she meets Jax, who is West Indian, they fall for each other even though their relationship is strictly forbidden. Is it worth the risk? Show less

Devorah is a Jewish girl raised by strict religious parents. When she meets Jax, who is West Indian, they fall for each other even though their relationship is strictly forbidden. Is it worth the risk? Devorah is a Jewish girl raised by strict religious parents. When she meets Jax, who is West Indian, they fall for each other even though their relationship is strictly forbidden. Is it worth the risk? Show less

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Dreaming in Indian

Dreaming in Indian

Contemporary Native American Voices

Book - 2014

Through the power of art, Native American teen artists share their personal stories, break down traditional stereotypes and explore what it really means to be Native American today. MS Through the power of art, Native American teen artists share their personal stories, break down traditional stereotypes and explore what it really means to be Native American today. MS Show less

Through the power of art, Native American teen artists share their personal stories, break down traditional stereotypes and explore what it really means to be Native American today. MS Through the power of art, Native American teen artists share their personal stories, break down traditional stereotypes and explore what it really means to be Native American today. MS Show less

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Under A Painted Sky

Under A Painted Sky

by Lee, Stacey

Book - 2015

Trying to escape the law in 1849, Samantha, a Chinese immigrant, and Annamae, a slave, get creative and disguise themselves as Sam and Andy as they head west on the Oregon Trail together. MS Trying to escape the law in 1849, Samantha, a Chinese immigrant, and Annamae, a slave, get creative and disguise themselves as Sam and Andy as they head west on the Oregon Trail together. MS Show less

Trying to escape the law in 1849, Samantha, a Chinese immigrant, and Annamae, a slave, get creative and disguise themselves as Sam and Andy as they head west on the Oregon Trail together. MS Trying to escape the law in 1849, Samantha, a Chinese immigrant, and Annamae, a slave, get creative and disguise themselves as Sam and Andy as they head west on the Oregon Trail together. MS Show less

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Shadowshaper

Shadowshaper

by Older, Daniel José

Book - 2015

Sierra Santiago discovers a Puerto Rican family heritage she didn't know she had, and along with a diverse crew of friends and relatives she explores a new world of magic and spirits. Sierra Santiago discovers a Puerto Rican family heritage she didn't know she had, and along with a diverse crew of friends and relatives she explores a new world of magic and spirits. Show less

Sierra Santiago discovers a Puerto Rican family heritage she didn't know she had, and along with a diverse crew of friends and relatives she explores a new world of magic and spirits. Sierra Santiago discovers a Puerto Rican family heritage she didn't know she had, and along with a diverse crew of friends and relatives she explores a new world of magic and spirits. Show less

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Our Lives Matter

Our Lives Matter

The Ballou Story Project. [Volume 2]

Book - 2015

Touched by the #BlackLivesMatter movement, students from Ballou High, a 99% black school, create their own riot through their self-expression and writing. Touched by the #BlackLivesMatter movement, students from Ballou High, a 99% black school, create their own riot through their self-expression and writing. Show less

Touched by the #BlackLivesMatter movement, students from Ballou High, a 99% black school, create their own riot through their self-expression and writing. Touched by the #BlackLivesMatter movement, students from Ballou High, a 99% black school, create their own riot through their self-expression and writing. Show less

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Gabi, A Girl in Pieces

Gabi, A Girl in Pieces

by Quintero, Isabel

Book - 2014

Gabi is a high school senior with problems. Her dad is addicted to meth, her best friend gets pregnant and her strict mother pressures her to conform to her view of Mexican heritage and values. Gabi is a high school senior with problems. Her dad is addicted to meth, her best friend gets pregnant and her strict mother pressures her to conform to her view of Mexican heritage and values. Show less

Gabi is a high school senior with problems. Her dad is addicted to meth, her best friend gets pregnant and her strict mother pressures her to conform to her view of Mexican heritage and values. Gabi is a high school senior with problems. Her dad is addicted to meth, her best friend gets pregnant and her strict mother pressures her to conform to her view of Mexican heritage and values. Show less

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A Time to Dance

A Time to Dance

by Venkatraman, Padma

Book - 2014

Veda lives to perfect her Indian dance technique and become famous. When she loses her leg in a car accident, her dreams are shattered at first, but she vows to learn to dance again. MS Veda lives to perfect her Indian dance technique and become famous. When she loses her leg in a car accident, her dreams are shattered at first, but she vows to learn to dance again. MS Show less

Veda lives to perfect her Indian dance technique and become famous. When she loses her leg in a car accident, her dreams are shattered at first, but she vows to learn to dance again. MS Veda lives to perfect her Indian dance technique and become famous. When she loses her leg in a car accident, her dreams are shattered at first, but she vows to learn to dance again. MS Show less

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Hold Tight, Don't Let Go

Hold Tight, Don't Let Go

A Novel of Haiti

by Wagner, Laura Rose

Book - 2015

After an earthquake strikes Haiti and kills the woman who raised them, cousins Magdalie and Nadine live in a refugee camp until Nadine’s father, who lives in Miami, sends for her but not Madgalie. After an earthquake strikes Haiti and kills the woman who raised them, cousins Magdalie and Nadine live in a refugee camp until Nadine’s father, who lives in Miami, sends for her but not Madgalie. Show less

After an earthquake strikes Haiti and kills the woman who raised them, cousins Magdalie and Nadine live in a refugee camp until Nadine’s father, who lives in Miami, sends for her but not Madgalie. After an earthquake strikes Haiti and kills the woman who raised them, cousins Magdalie and Nadine live in a refugee camp until Nadine’s father, who lives in Miami, sends for her but not Madgalie. Show less

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Like Water on Stone

Like Water on Stone

by Walrath, Dana

Book - 2014

Orphaned Armenian sisters Shahen, Sosi and Mariam are left to fend for themselves on a journey across the Ottoman Empire in order to escape the genocide in their homeland. Orphaned Armenian sisters Shahen, Sosi and Mariam are left to fend for themselves on a journey across the Ottoman Empire in order to escape the genocide in their homeland. Show less

Orphaned Armenian sisters Shahen, Sosi and Mariam are left to fend for themselves on a journey across the Ottoman Empire in order to escape the genocide in their homeland. Orphaned Armenian sisters Shahen, Sosi and Mariam are left to fend for themselves on a journey across the Ottoman Empire in order to escape the genocide in their homeland. Show less

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Ms. Marvel

Ms. Marvel

[Vol. 1, No Normal]

by Wilson, G. Willow

Graphic Novel - 2014

Kamala, a 16-year-old Muslim American, always fantasizes about escaping her boring life and becoming an Avenger. One day, after sneaking out, Kamala is hit by Terrigen Mists and emerges with newfound superpowers. MS Kamala, a 16-year-old Muslim American, always fantasizes about escaping her boring life and becoming an Avenger. One day, after sneaking out, Kamala is hit by Terrigen Mists and emerges with newfound superpowers. MS Show less

Kamala, a 16-year-old Muslim American, always fantasizes about escaping her boring life and becoming an Avenger. One day, after sneaking out, Kamala is hit by Terrigen Mists and emerges with newfound superpowers. MS Kamala, a 16-year-old Muslim American, always fantasizes about escaping her boring life and becoming an Avenger. One day, after sneaking out, Kamala is hit by Terrigen Mists and emerges with newfound superpowers. MS Show less

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I Am Malala

I Am Malala

How One Girl Stood up for Education and Changed the World

by Yousafzai, Malala

Book - 2014

After writing about the takeover of her Pakistani hometown, 15-year-old Malala was shot in the face by the Taliban. Surviving the attack, Malala refused to stay silent and continued her fight for equality and education. After writing about the takeover of her Pakistani hometown, 15-year-old Malala was shot in the face by the Taliban. Surviving the attack, Malala refused to stay silent and continued her fight for equality and education. Show less

After writing about the takeover of her Pakistani hometown, 15-year-old Malala was shot in the face by the Taliban. Surviving the attack, Malala refused to stay silent and continued her fight for equality and education. After writing about the takeover of her Pakistani hometown, 15-year-old Malala was shot in the face by the Taliban. Surviving the attack, Malala refused to stay silent and continued her fight for equality and education. Show less

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Out of the Dragon's Mouth

Out of the Dragon's Mouth

by Zeiss, Joyce Burns

Book - 2015

Mai is from a wealthy Chinese-Vietnamese family but that quickly changes when her family is forced to flee the communist regime in South Viet Nam for a better life in America. MS Mai is from a wealthy Chinese-Vietnamese family but that quickly changes when her family is forced to flee the communist regime in South Viet Nam for a better life in America. MS Show less

Mai is from a wealthy Chinese-Vietnamese family but that quickly changes when her family is forced to flee the communist regime in South Viet Nam for a better life in America. MS Mai is from a wealthy Chinese-Vietnamese family but that quickly changes when her family is forced to flee the communist regime in South Viet Nam for a better life in America. MS Show less

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