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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 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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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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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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Friends Times Three

Emily Chase

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

Ages 10–14

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Dining with Dinosaurs: A Tasty Guide to Mesozoic Munching

From bug-munching insectivores to prehistoric trashivores, see how ancient creatures chewed and soaked up their food bas

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Turkeys, Pilgrims and Indian Corn

For the curious child who wants to know why we eat turkey or how harvest festivals began. A detailed look at the origins

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For the child searching for where they belong, this magical tale follows an orphan who discovers that her feelings—and h

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Poison for Breakfast

For the curious thinker who enjoys pondering big questions, this eccentric mystery turns a strange morning into a medita

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Keeping the Moon

Colie hides behind a quiet shell until a summer spent at the Last Chance Diner with her eccentric aunt reveals the true

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Cynthia Leitich Smith

Quincie Morris must balance her new vampire cravings with a desperate mission to clear her werewolf boyfriend of murder

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The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich

For the teen navigating the pressure of societal expectations and the courage it takes to live authentically while findi

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Sal and Gabi #1

Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

Carlos Hernandez

Cuban mythology meets high-stakes science fiction in this award-winning tale of a boy whose unique talents might just un

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Teen Titans Go!

May I Have This Trance? and Last Pizza

Sholly Fisch, Amy Wolfram

For the child who loves slapstick humor and high-energy antics, these tales explore how even superheroes must navigate g

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Armed with a map of billions of parallel earths and a knack for Indian cooking, Everett Singh races across the multivers

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Letisha Marrero

For the child curious about their family's past and the spiritual traditions that connect generations across the ocean.

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The Midnight Brigade

For the child who feels invisible and struggles to speak up, even when they have a big secret to share or a family probl

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See You at Harry's

Fern feels invisible among her busy siblings, but when a sudden tragedy strikes, her family must find a way to hold on t

Cover of Small Damages

For the teenager navigating a life-altering choice in isolation, this lyrical story explores the weight of secrets and t

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Kirby Larson, Quinn Wyatt

For the child navigating a new medical diagnosis while trying to keep up with school and friends. This story offers comf

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For the teenager who feels like a fish out of water. This story follows Paul as he navigates the streets of Taiwan alone

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Christmas In The Big House, Christmas In The Quarters

Patricia C. McKissack, Fredrick L. McKissack

Step back to 1859 to see two very different holiday worlds. This history explores the music, food, and traditions held i

Cover of The Door Is Open Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

The Door Is Open Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

Veera Hiranandani, Supriya Kelkar, Maulik Pancholy, Simran Jeet Singh, Aisha Saeed, Reem Faruqi, Mitali Perkins, Rajani LaRocca, Naheed Hasnat, Sayantani DasGupta

For children exploring how their cultural heritage and personal passions fit together within their community.

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Wealthy Clara Frankofile rules New York from her penthouse until a mystery at the Pish Posh restaurant forces her to tea

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For the teenager who feels like a secondary character in their own life, navigating the messy aftermath of a sibling's m

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