Poverty & Homelessness

Poverty and homelessness in young adult nonfiction tackle the real-life challenges faced by individuals and communities experiencing economic hardship and unstable living situations. These books offer factual accounts, memoirs, and journalistic explorations tailored to inform and engage teen readers with the realities of social inequality, lack of stable housing, and their effects on youth and families.

To further refine your search, consider whether you’re interested in firsthand narratives, policy discussions, or overviews of causes and solutions. This category distinguishes itself from general social topic nonfiction by centering stories and investigations directly related to financial insecurity and housing instability for teenagers and young adults.