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Art & Creativity Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Art & Creativity Books for Ages 12–18

Creative expression for teenagers is often tied to identity. These 3,396 books explore artistic ambition, creative risk, and the experience of finding your medium, whether that's paint, music, writing, or something you haven't been taught the name of yet.

3,396 books

Cover of A Poke in the I

A Poke in the I

Paul B. Janeczko

For the child who loves to draw and play with words, this clever anthology uses the physical shape of poems to bring the

Cover of How to Be Luminous

How to Be Luminous

Harriet Reuter Hapgood

For the teenager grappling with the weight of profound loss and seeking a path to rediscover beauty when the world has t

Cover of Michelangelo's World

Michelangelo's World

The Italian Renaissance comes alive through the eyes of the master sculptor, painter, and architect who shaped the beaut

Cover of Will & Whit

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Will & Whit

Laura Lee Gulledge

For the teen processing a difficult loss who finds solace in making things, this story explores how creativity and commu

Ages 12–18

Cover of Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth

Twenty legendary poets receive a lyrical thank you through original poems that celebrate the rhythm, wonder, and joy fou

Cover of Places in Art

Watch how master artists use tricks of light, color, and perspective to transform a flat canvas into a sprawling landsca

Cover of Anno's Italy

Anno's Journey #2

Wander through the rolling hills and busy piazzas of Italy to find tiny masterpieces, historical figures, and folklore h

Cover of Before Colors: Where Pigments and Dyes Come From

Before Colors: Where Pigments and Dyes Come From

Annette Bay Pimentel

For the curious child who asks where everything comes from, this beautiful history of color explores how nature is trans

Cover of Voices of the Heart

Voices of the Heart

For the child curious about how we express our inner world, this book uses Chinese calligraphy and art to explore the de

Cover of Who Is Steven Spielberg?

Who Is Steven Spielberg?

Stephanie Spinner

For the creative child who feels like an outsider, this inspiring biography shows how a young boy's obsession with camer

Cover of Linnea in Monet's Garden

Linnea in Monet's Garden

Christina Björk

For the curious child who loves art and nature, this classic journey through Monet's garden brings art history to life t

Cover of Flights of Fancy: Creative Inspiration from Ten Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators

Flights of Fancy: Creative Inspiration from Ten Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators

For the aspiring young writer or artist who needs a spark to get started. Ten legendary creators share their secrets to

Cover of Frida Kahlo: She Painted Her World in Self-Portraits

What the Artist Saw

Frida Kahlo: She Painted Her World in Self-Portraits

For the child navigating physical challenges or looking for their own unique voice. Discover how Frida Kahlo transformed

Cover of Tour America A Journey Through Poems and Art

Tour America A Journey Through Poems and Art

For families dreaming of road trips or learning about different states, this book offers a poetic and artistic tour of A

Cover of 25 Women Who Dared to Create

Women Who Dared

25 Women Who Dared to Create

Rebecca Stanborough

For the young artist or writer dreaming big, this book showcases 52 incredible women who broke barriers with their creat

Cover of Sparky The Life and Art of Charles Schulz

Sparky The Life and Art of Charles Schulz

Beverly Gherman

For the quiet child who wonders if their shyness is a hurdle or a gift. Discover how a boy who felt like a 'loser' creat

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What's the Point of...?

What's the Point of Art?

Ann Kay, Cynthia Fischer, Sam Atkinson

For the inquisitive child who wonders why humans create art and how to look at it. This visual guide breaks down complex

Cover of Figures of Speech

Figures of Speech

For the child who takes everything literally, these clever illustrations turn common idioms into hilarious visual jokes

Cover of Art Club

For the child who feels their creative talents aren't valued at school or needs the courage to stand up for their hobbie

Cover of Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids

Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids

Elissa Brent Weissman

Peek into the childhood notebooks of famous creators to see the quirky, imperfect, and inspired early works that launche

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World of Language

Shapes of All Sizes

For the creative soul who finds peace in patterns and precision. This massive collection of intricate designs offers a c

Cover of Rookie Yearbook Three

Rookie Yearbook #3

Rookie Yearbook Three

For the teenager navigating the complex shift from childhood to young adulthood and seeking a creative space to explore

Cover of Story Painter The Life of Jacob Lawrence

Story Painter The Life of Jacob Lawrence

For the child who loves to draw and wants to see how a boy from Harlem turned his everyday observations into world-famou

Cover of Talking with Artists, Volume 3

Talking with Artists #3

Talking with Artists, Volume 3

Fourteen celebrated illustrators share stories of their first artistic sparks and offer personal advice to the next gene

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