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Cooking & Food Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Cooking & Food Books for Ages 12–18

Food for teenagers connects to culture, identity, and independence. These 616 books range from serious cookbooks to food memoirs to fiction where the kitchen is where everything important happens.

616 books

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The Doughnut Fix #1

The Doughnut Fix

Jessie Janowitz

Moving to a tiny town is tough for eleven-year-old Tris until he decides to bring back a local legend: the perfect choco

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Historical Cooking #2

Pioneer Farm Cooking

For the student who loves history or the young chef curious about life before grocery stores, this book brings the Ameri

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Usborne Cookbooks

Children's Chocolate Cookbook

For the young aspiring chef looking to master the art of sweets. This practical guide builds kitchen confidence through

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Charlie Bucket

The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Mr Willy Wonka

Roald Dahl

A golden ticket leads to a world of pure imagination, chocolate rivers, and a glass elevator that soars beyond the atmos

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The Omnivore's Dilemma Young Readers Edition

Trace the journey of your dinner from Iowa cornfields to food labs as you uncover how your eating choices affect the ent

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All Four Stars #1

For the child who has a big talent but is struggling to be taken seriously by adults. This story celebrates the drive to

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Rutabaga the Adventure Chef #2

For the child who loves to experiment in the kitchen and finds magic in the mundane, this whimsical quest celebrates the

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Chef Yasmina and the Potato Panic

Wauter Mannaert

For the child who loves experimenting in the kitchen and wants to understand how the food they eat impacts their communi

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Who Was Julia Child?

For the child who loves to help in the kitchen or feels like they haven't found their spark yet. Discover how Julia Chil

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On the Back Burner

For the child juggling a busy schedule, this story explores the stress of overcommitting and the importance of showing u

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Thundercluck! #2

Recipe for Revenge

Paul Tillery IV

For the child who loves high-stakes competition and goofy humor, this fast-paced adventure celebrates the power of worki

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Who Was H. J. Heinz?

Michael Burgan, Who HQ

For the curious child who wonders how everyday things are made, this biography reveals the grit and heart behind one of

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The Cupcake Club #1

Peace, Love, and Cupcakes

Sheryl Berk, Carrie Berk

For the child who feels like an outsider at school and is looking for a way to find their tribe while dealing with trick

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For the child who pours their heart into their hobbies and dreams of big adventures. This story celebrates the joy of sh

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Sweet-and-Sour Summer

For the child feeling the bittersweet shift of a summer where friends drift apart and new responsibilities like a first

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Love à la Mode

Stephanie Kate Strohm

For the teen dreaming of far-off places and professional passions, this sweet romance explores finding your footing in a

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Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science

Marc Aronson, Marina Budhos

For the teenager asking deep questions about how the world became so interconnected. Explore how a simple kitchen staple

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Princess Decomposia and Count Spatula

For the child feeling weighed down by big responsibilities or a demanding parent, this story shows how creativity and a

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This Is My Brain in Love

For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first love while managing the heavy weights of anxiety, cultural expectati

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For the teen searching for where they fit in. A heartwarming story about a skilled waitress finding family and her voice

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For the teen feeling the pressure of parental expectations while discovering their own passion and identity through a tr

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The Cupcake Club #3

Winner Bakes All

Sheryl Berk, Carrie Berk

The pressure is on as Sadie and her cupcake club friends step into the spotlight for a high-stakes, televised baking com

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The Cupcake Club #4

Recipe for Trouble

Sheryl Berk, Carrie Berk

For the child who thrives in a group but feels the pressure of competition. This sweet story explores how to stay true t

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Camp Run-A-Muck #3

Chopped-up Birdy's Feet

For the child who loves gross-out humor and wacky situations. This slapstick story helps kids navigate the absurdity of

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