Books That Talk About Social Issues and Its Impact

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Books that explore social issues shed light on inequality, identity, and injustice, inspiring empathy and driving meaningful societal change, here are some books to know.

1

Smoke

A thriller set on a Blackfeet reservation where four teens, all connected by a Giveaway event.

2

Nigeria Jones

A young girl raised in a  Black separatist movement in Philadelphia begins to question her upbringing and identity.

3

Homebody

A graphic memoir exploring  a nonbinary person's journey through high school, confronting gender identity.

4

This Town Is On Fire

Naomi's world unravels when a viral video exposes her best friend Kylie as a "Becky".

5

The Sharp Edge of Silence

Three students face the aftermath  of a sexual assault scandal, exposing toxic masculinity and challenging  the elite school's culture.

6

Ander and Santi Were Here

An aspiring muralist, and Santi,  a new waiter in San Antonio, are threatened when ICE agents target Santi.

7

How The Boogeyman Became A Poet

A memoir in verse about a young Black man grappling with his sexuality, identity, and aspirations for college.