Definitely. 'Monster' by Walter Dean Myers is a great choice for young adults in street fiction. It gives an honest look at the criminal justice system from a young person's perspective. 'The Crossover' by Kwame Alexander has some street elements too, especially in how it portrays the boys' lives in their neighborhood and their love for basketball which is often a big part of street culture for young people. Also, 'Dear Martin' by Nic Stone is relevant as it deals with issues of race and justice which are often intertwined with street life in many urban areas.
There's also 'Monster' by Walter Dean Myers. It's a story of a young man on trial, set against the backdrop of the street life he was involved in. It gives a deep look into the criminal justice system from the perspective of a young person caught up in it, which can be very eye - opening for young adult readers.
Sure. 'The Hunger Games' series by Suzanne Collins can be a great choice. It has elements of street - like survival in a post - apocalyptic world. Another is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth, which also features a tough, divided society similar to street hierarchies. 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner too, with its group of teens trying to survive in a maze - like environment that has a street - smart feel to it.
Sure. 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han is a really good one. It's a charming story about Lara Jean and her love letters that accidentally get sent out. It has a lot of teen - appropriate romance and family dynamics.
For young adults in 2018, 'The Cruel Prince' by Holly Black was really popular. It has a dark and alluring world of faeries, with a strong - willed protagonist. 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' by Tahereh Mafi is also a good pick. It's set in the post - 9/11 era and tells the story of a Muslim girl dealing with prejudice and finding love. It's both heart - warming and thought - provoking.
For young adults, 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series by Rick Riordan is really good. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day adventures. 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer was very popular among young girls, with its vampire - human love story. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a thought - provoking book about a seemingly perfect society. 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner, where the characters are trapped in a maze and have to find a way out. And 'Throne of Glass' by Sarah J. Maas, which has a strong female protagonist in a fantasy world.
Yes. 'Cemetery Boys' by Aiden Thomas is a great one. It features a trans boy who wants to prove his gender to his traditional Latinx family while also solving a murder mystery. It has great representation and an exciting plot.
A good 2022 young adult fiction book is 'Tokyo Ever After' by Emiko Jean. It's a charming story about a girl who discovers she's a Japanese princess. 'She Gets the Girl' by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick is also a great pick. It's a fun and romantic read. Also, 'The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School' by Sonora Reyes is a must - read. It deals with identity, coming out, and the challenges of being a lesbian in a Catholic school environment.
For young adults, 'Bang' is a good choice. It shows the reality of how a young girl can be lured into the world of gangs and the difficulties she faces. Also, 'Slam!' can be great. It has elements of street life and gangs in a context that young adults can understand, especially those interested in sports like basketball.
Sure. 'Internment' by Samira Ahmed is a great fall 2019 young adult fiction book. It deals with themes of civil rights and resistance in a near - future America where Muslim Americans are interned. Another is 'A River of Royal Blood' by Amanda Joy. It has a strong female protagonist in a world full of magic and political intrigue. And 'The Merciful Crow' by Margaret Owen, which is set in a world where there are caste - like groups and the story follows a girl from the lowest caste trying to make a better life.
Well, 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is a good urban - ish young adult fiction. The boys are trapped in a maze in a sort of post - disaster urban - like area. It's full of mystery and adventure. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs has an interesting urban - meets - time - loop concept. The main character travels to a different time and place that has an urban - style island with strange children. 'Thirteen Reasons Why' by Jay Asher is also popular. It deals with the problems of a high school in an urban - influenced setting like bullying and depression.