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Chapter Books About Cultural Identity

Cultural identity in chapter books becomes a story about negotiation: what to share with the world, what to keep for yourself, how to honor where you come from while building where you're going. These 2,043 books explore that negotiation deeply.

2,043 books

Cover of Island's End

Padma Venkatraman

A young girl on a remote Andaman Island must decide how to lead her tribe while protecting their sacred traditions from

Cover of Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba

Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba

Personal memories and vivid impressions recreate the sights and sounds of a young girl's childhood growing up in Cuba.

Cover of American Desi

Jyoti Rajan Gopal

For the child navigating life between two cultures, this lyrical celebration shows how blending traditions creates a bea

Cover of Lola Levine: Drama Queen

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Lola Levine: Drama Queen

Monica Brown

Lola Levine faces stage fright during her class audition, but finding a unique way to contribute helps her save the play

Ages 6–9

Cover of Salsa Magic

Letisha Marrero

For the child curious about their family's past and the spiritual traditions that connect generations across the ocean.

Cover of Who Am I? The Diary of Mary Talence, Sydney, 1937

Who Am I? The Diary of Mary Talence, Sydney, 1937

For children grappling with questions of identity, family history, and what it means to belong, this historical diary of

Cover of Son of the Circus A Victorian Story

Son of the Circus A Victorian Story

For the child exploring their place in the world, this vivid Victorian tale follows Ted as he discovers his father is a

Cover of A Girl Called Boy

A Girl Called Boy

Belinda Hurmence

Blanche has little interest in her ancestors until she is mysteriously transported back to the American South in 1850 to

Cover of Fifth Chinese Daughter

Fifth Chinese Daughter

For the young reader navigating the delicate balance between family expectations and their own growing sense of independ

Cover of Marisol and Magdalena: The Sound of Our Sisterhood

Marisol and Magdalena: The Sound of Our Sisterhood

Veronica Chambers

Thirteen-year-old Marisol leaves Brooklyn for a year in Panama, where she explores her grandmother's world and begins a

Cover of My Powerful Hair

My Powerful Hair

Carole Lindstrom

For the child exploring their family's roots and the deep connection between personal identity, heritage, and the natura

Cover of Dove Dream

Living in the Kansas countryside in 1963, thirteen-year-old Dovey looks back at her past and toward her future while her

Cover of The Two Wrong Halves of Ruby Taylor

The Two Wrong Halves of Ruby Taylor

For the child feeling like they are 'too much' of one thing and 'not enough' of another, this magical adventure explores

Cover of The Beautiful Layers of Me

The Beautiful Layers of Me

For the child feeling self-conscious about their heritage or traditions, this gentle story follows a girl's journey from

Cover of Lola Levine and the Vacation Dream

Lola Levine and the Vacation Dream

For the child curious about their heritage or preparing for a big family trip, this story explores the joy of visiting f

Cover of Ruby Lu, Brave and True

Ruby Lu, Brave and True

For the spirited child navigating family expectations and new arrivals, this story celebrates finding your voice and sta

Cover of R Is for Rebel

J. Anderson Coats

A defiant girl refuses to let reform school or a conquering government crush her spirit in this story of resistance and

Cover of Do You See Me?

LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss

For the child who wants to be seen for their unique heart and talents, rather than being judged by labels or the way the

Cover of The Heart of a Chief

The Heart of a Chief

An eleven-year-old Penacook boy navigates family struggles and school insensitivity while facing a community conflict ov

Cover of Danbi's Favorite Day

Danbi's Favorite Day

For the child eager to share their family traditions who realizes that a perfect celebration isn't about grand plans, bu

Cover of Child of the Flower-song People Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua

Child of the Flower-song People Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua

For the child exploring their identity or heritage, this lyrical biography shows how one woman's pride in her roots pres

Cover of The Freedom Maze

The Freedom Maze

For the teen exploring how their family's past shapes their own identity, this time-travel journey reveals the complex,

Cover of Dream On, Amber

Dream On, Amber

For the child navigating the complex feelings of a parent's absence while trying to find their place between two differe

Cover of Tell Us We're Home

Tell Us We're Home

Marina Tamar Budhos

For the teen navigating the space between two worlds, this story explores the search for belonging when your family's li

More Formats for Cultural Identity

Young Adult(470)Picture Books(160)Graphic Novels(122)Middle Grade(119)Poetry(60)Early Readers(22)

Cultural Identity by Age Group

Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 0–3(572)Books for Cultural Identity for Ages 4–7(2557)