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tradition vs. individuality

Books about tradition vs. individuality for readers of all ages.

Cover of Shiva's fire

Shiva's fire

Suzanne Fisher Staples

Ages 10–16dance and artistrycultural identity

Cover of Shiva's fire

Shiva's fire

Suzanne Fisher Staples

Ages 11–16self-discoverycultural identity

Cover of Dancing in the dark

Dancing in the dark

Robyn Bavati

Ages 12–18identitycultural heritage

Cover of The Firework-maker's Daughter

The Firework-maker's Daughter

Philip Pullman

Ages 8–12couragedetermination

Cover of Just Plain Fancy

Just Plain Fancy

Patricia Polacco

Ages 4–9amish culturefriendship