Great Books for Urban Youth

Discover the best books for urban youth! Our curated list features engaging, relatable reads that inspire, educate, and empower young readers in city life.

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The Coldest Winter Ever

by Sister Souljah

Winter Santiaga, the daughter of one of Brooklyn's most powerful drug czars, uses her own weapons--including sex and an aggressive attitude--to stay on top, after …
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Bang!

by Sharon Flake

Mann is only thirteen, yet he has already had to deal with more than most go through in a lifetime. His family is still reeling …
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Who Am I Without Him?

by Sharon Flake

In the game of love, young men and women weigh what they need from the opposite sex against what they need to find in themselves. …
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A Child Called It

by David J. Pelzer

An inspirational story; one child's courage to survive.
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The lost boy

 

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The Color Purple

by Alice Walker

Set in the period between the world wars, this novel tells of two sisters, their trials, and their survival.
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The Princess Bride

by William Goldman

"A Del Rey book." The most beautiful girl in the world marries the handsomest prince in the world.
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Maniac Magee

 

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Holes

by Louis Sachar

A New York Times BestsellerAdapted into the movie HolesInterest Level: Middle/High School Reading Grade Level: 3rd & 4th Lexile Level: 660L Theme: Belonging/Sense of SelfAn …