Inclusion Reading Challenge for Families | Chapter 1: Grade 8 - 12 | West Vancouver Memorial Library

Ain't Burned All the Bright

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2022

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I'm Not Dying With You Tonight

by Jones, Kimberly

Book - 2019

This dual perspective novel—about two teens from two different backgrounds—takes place over the course of just a few hours during a Friday night football game. This dual perspective novel—about two teens from two different backgrounds—takes place over the course of just a few hours during a Friday night football game. Show less

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The Field Guide to the North American Teenager

by Philippe, Ben

Book - 2019

Canadian author Ben Philippe is known for his smart, hilarious books and this story of a Black French Canadian is perfect for readers who love a cynical hero. Canadian author Ben Philippe is known for his smart, hilarious books and this story of a Black French Canadian is perfect for readers who love a cynical hero. Show less

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Racism, Antiracism, and You

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2020

A fantastic explanation of how racism has developed over time to present day, the people who supported its growth and those who fought against it. Jason R...Show more A fantastic explanation of how racism has developed over time to present day, the people who supported its growth and those who fought against it. Jason Reynolds reads the audiobook in a conversational tone that helps listeners to process the difficult topics. Show less

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Children of Blood and Bone

by Adeyemi, Tomi

Book - 2018

In the fictional African kingdom of Oïsha, magic has disapeared. Zélie, a magi without magic, has faced discrimination her whole life because of her white...Show more In the fictional African kingdom of Oïsha, magic has disapeared. Zélie, a magi without magic, has faced discrimination her whole life because of her white hair and now seeks to restore magic with the help of her brother and the fugitive princess (great as an audiobook!) Show less

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Pet

by Emezi, Akwaeke

Book - 2019

Jam, a transgender girl, finds evidence that a monstrous person is living in her seemingly utopian community. Jam, a transgender girl, finds evidence that a monstrous person is living in her seemingly utopian community. Show less

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Long Way Down

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2017

Told in verse, this book tells the devastating stories of seven people lost to gun violence as they come to Will as ghosts to convince him not to avenge his older brother. Told in verse, this book tells the devastating stories of seven people lost to gun violence as they come to Will as ghosts to convince him not to avenge his older brother. Show less

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These Violent Delights

by Gong, Chloe

Book - 2020

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March

Book One

by Lewis, John

Book - 2013

This graphic novel, with writing done by the late John Lewis, is the first in an absolutely must-read graphic novel trilogy that is critically acclaimed for teens and adults alike. This graphic novel, with writing done by the late John Lewis, is the first in an absolutely must-read graphic novel trilogy that is critically acclaimed for teens and adults alike. Show less

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The Hate U Give

by Thomas, Angie

Book - 2017

A poignant novel about police brutality against black men and boys and devastation it can cause a community from the perspective a sixteen-year-old African American girl who witnesses the murder of her childhood best friend. A poignant novel about police brutality against black men and boys and devastation it can cause a community from the perspective a sixteen-year-old African American girl who witnesses the murder of her childhood best friend. Show less

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Dear Martin

by Stone, Nic

Book - 2017

Nic Stone's first compacy novel chronicles a year in the life of Justyce McAllister, an African American teen on scholarship at a prestigious Atlanta priv...Show more Nic Stone's first compacy novel chronicles a year in the life of Justyce McAllister, an African American teen on scholarship at a prestigious Atlanta private school. Justyce is bright, introspective and striving for understanding after he is wrongfully arrested by two white police officers. But this is not a "one issue" book about police brutality with a clean narrative arc to enlightenment. It's a crushing question, but one Justyce keeps trying answer: "If nothing in the world ever changes, what type of man are you gonna be?" Show less

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The Belles

by Clayton, Dhonielle

Book - 2018

In this dystopia, Camellia is a Belle, trained to use magic to help the wealthiest people of Orléans meet beauty standards by overcoming a curse that give...Show more In this dystopia, Camellia is a Belle, trained to use magic to help the wealthiest people of Orléans meet beauty standards by overcoming a curse that gives people grey skin and red eyes. Underneath the book's heady descriptions of beauty products, dresses and buffets, darker questions swirl around power and class. The delicious excess of the prose will be a sweet indulgence for some, while others will see it as an ugly cover for something more sinister. Either way, it's divine. Show less

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The Poet X

by Acevedo, Elizabeth

Book - 2018

Elizabeth Acevedo is one of the most beloved crossover writers with books published for teens that are also enjoyed by adults. This verse novel about a yo...Show more Elizabeth Acevedo is one of the most beloved crossover writers with books published for teens that are also enjoyed by adults. This verse novel about a young girl in Harlem won a ton a of well-deserved awards and is an ideal choice for someone who wants a fast read with gorgeous language and a big emotional impact. Show less

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Shadowshaper

by Older, Daniel José

Book - 2016

When strange things start happening around her, teenage artist Sierra learns that she is a Shadowshaper with powerful abilities inherited from her family....Show more When strange things start happening around her, teenage artist Sierra learns that she is a Shadowshaper with powerful abilities inherited from her family. With the help of friends, family members, and an intriguing fellow artist and classmate named Robbie, she uses her newfound powers to face a sinister threat. Set in the Brooklyn neighbourhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, this is an urban fantasy with an Afro-Latinx protagonist. Show less

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All American Boys

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2015

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The Black Friend

On Being A Better White Person

by Joseph, Frederick

eBook - 2020

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The Sun Is Also A Star

by Yoon, Nicola

Book - 2016

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The Marrow Thieves

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2017

Cherie Dimaline, a Metis author, shows readers a distressing dystopian future, where indigenous people are being hunted to make medicine for the rest of the world, which will cure them of their inability to dream. Cherie Dimaline, a Metis author, shows readers a distressing dystopian future, where indigenous people are being hunted to make medicine for the rest of the world, which will cure them of their inability to dream. Show less

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A Very Large Expanse of Sea

by Mafi, Tahereh

Book - 2018

Shirin is the tough, creative, Persian protagonist of this realistic, intercultural love story. It's 2002, a year after 9/11, and Shirin deals with micro...Show more Shirin is the tough, creative, Persian protagonist of this realistic, intercultural love story. It's 2002, a year after 9/11, and Shirin deals with micro-aggressions, racism and physical assault as a result of being Muslim and her choice to wear hijab. Then she meets Ocean, the white varsity basketball team star, and Shirin must decide if it's worth the risks (to both of them) to follow her heart. We love this one for how frank, open, honest and fearless Shirin is—this is no cheesy, star-crossed lovers tale. Show less

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Internment

by Ahmed, Samira

Book - 2019

In dystopian near-future United States, Muslim families face increasingly blatant Islamophobia under a new president. When her family is forcibly incarcerated in an internment center, teenager Layla works with other youth to resist. In dystopian near-future United States, Muslim families face increasingly blatant Islamophobia under a new president. When her family is forcibly incarcerated in an internment center, teenager Layla works with other youth to resist. Show less

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The Candle and the Flame

by Azad, Nafiza

Book - 2019

A complex, magical, immersive, atmospheric read by Lower Mainland author Nafiza Azad. A complex, magical, immersive, atmospheric read by Lower Mainland author Nafiza Azad. Show less

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Butterfly Yellow

by Lai, Thanhha

Book - 2019

This truly heartwarming story of a Vietnamese refugee and a wannabe cowboy in Texas is an absolute must-listen as an audiobook. This truly heartwarming story of a Vietnamese refugee and a wannabe cowboy in Texas is an absolute must-listen as an audiobook. Show less

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Almost American Girl

An Illustrated Memoir

by Ha, Robin

Book - 2020

In this memoir graphic novel, Robin Ha’s childhood was drastically changed when she was uprooted from her home in her Seoul, South Korea and forced to live with her mother's new husband's family in Huntsville, Alabama. In this memoir graphic novel, Robin Ha’s childhood was drastically changed when she was uprooted from her home in her Seoul, South Korea and forced to live with her mother's new husband's family in Huntsville, Alabama. Show less

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The Downstairs Girl

by Lee, Stacey

Book - 2019

In 1890s Atlanta, 17-year-old Jo Kuan works as a maid by day and as an anonymous newspaper columnist by night. This engrossing piece of historical fiction...Show more In 1890s Atlanta, 17-year-old Jo Kuan works as a maid by day and as an anonymous newspaper columnist by night. This engrossing piece of historical fiction explores issues such like racism and gender inequality from the perspective of a 19th century Chinese-American teenager, while still being accessible and well-paced enough for a great beach or vacation read. Show less

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Frankly in Love

A Novel

by Yoon, David

Book - 2019

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