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Community Helpers & Jobs Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Community Helpers & Jobs Books for Ages 12–18

As your teenager begins to weigh who they want to become against the needs of the world around them, these stories offer a window into the messy and rewarding reality of service. This collection of 466 books helps older kids navigate that transition from childhood dreaming to the complex social responsibility of real world roles. Your child is likely feeling the pressure of their future identity, so these narratives provide a safe space to explore various paths with depth and nuance.

466 books

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It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!

Chelsea Clinton

Learn how to tackle global challenges like climate change and poverty through clear facts, inspiring stories, and action

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The Fiesta Face-Off

The Mijos must band together and use their collective voice to protect their beloved local park from being paved over by

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Career Exploration

Flight Attendant

Rosemary Wallner

For the curious child fascinated by airplanes and world travel, this guide explores the exciting day-to-day responsibili

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See You on a Starry Night #2

Wish on All the Stars

Lisa Schroeder

For the child feeling the weight of a family move or changing friendships, this story offers a gentle roadmap for findin

Ages 8–12

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Who Was Alex Trebek?

Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso

For children who are naturally curious and love trivia, this biography shows how one man turned his passion for learning

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Who Was Ronald Reagan?

For the curious student interested in how a small town boy became a movie star and then the President, this biography ex

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Vet Volunteers #11

Laurie Halse Anderson

Perfect for the child navigating the nerves of a new school or the responsibility of caring for a first pet when things

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What Were the Twin Towers?

For the child asking big questions about 9/11 and the New York City skyline, this book provides a gentle but honest hist

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When the World Turned Upside Down

For the child trying to make sense of big world events, this story explores how neighbors can lean on each other during

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Taking Care of Terrific

For the teen beginning to notice the world's imbalances. A young babysitter learns that kindness and a little imaginatio

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Graphic Library: Biographies

For the young reader curious about how a child from Argentina became a global leader, this graphic biography highlights

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The Girls of Canby Hall #20

Friends Times Three

Jane Barrett trades her pampered lifestyle for a holiday job waitressing at a restaurant, where she must navigate hard l

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Americans Who Tell the Truth

Robert Shetterly

For the child who asks why the world feels unfair: discover the courageous people who spoke up for justice and helped sh

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For children facing a long separation from a parent, this gentle story in verse captures the quiet ache of waiting and t

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Scholastic Biography

Rosa Parks: From the Back of the Bus to the Front of a Movement

For the child curious about standing up for what is right. Discover the courage of Rosa Parks and how one quiet act of d

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Behind the Scenes of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Jordan Horowitz

For the movie lover who wonders how Kevin's stunts really work. This guide reveals the movie magic behind the cameras an

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Daring Avalanche Rescues

For the child fascinated by nature's power and the heroes who brave the elements. This high-interest guide blends thrill

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Cryptic messages etched into bone lead Nearly Boswell on a dangerous hunt for the truth about her missing father and a l

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Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?

Follow the journey of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, from her childhood dreams to her historic appointment to t

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For the child who loves tales of real-life heroism and needs a boost of inspiration to see the extraordinary impact one

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Who Is Hillary Clinton?

Heather Alexander

Trace the journey of Hillary Clinton through the key events and facts that shaped her entire life and political career.

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Keith Calabrese's Adventure Books #2

Keith Calabrese

For the child who needs to see that even small acts of kindness can change a community, especially when life feels stuck

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Lincoln Prairie #2

Cousins and Circuses

Lucy Johnston Sypher

Small-town life on the North Dakota prairie can feel complicated and even wicked at times, but Lucy is determined to fin

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The House of Thirty Cats

For the child who loves animals and wants to make a difference in their community, this story explores caring for those

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Community Helpers & Jobs for Other Ages

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