# Books like The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

**10** books similar to *The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian* by Sherman Alexie (Young Adult / Semi-autobiographical Fiction · 600L · grades 7–10), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** Native American identity, poverty, racism, coming of age, alcoholism in family
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- [American Born Chinese](https://readinglist.school/book/american-born-chinese) by Gene Luen Yang _(530L · Grades 7–12)_ — Shares themes of coming of age and a close reading level (530L vs 600L).
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