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Books About Resilience & Perseverance for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Resilience & Perseverance for Ages 12–18

Resilience in adolescence is tested by things that feel permanent: rejection, loss, the creeping suspicion that effort doesn't always lead to results. These 10,818 books don't offer easy recoveries. They offer honest ones, where things are hard for a while before they start to get better.

10,818 books

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Who Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?

James Buckley Jr., Who HQ

For the child who loves action movies or wrestling and needs to see how hard work and bouncing back from failure can lea

Cover of Maya Angelou: Journey of the Heart

Puffin Chapters

Maya Angelou: Journey of the Heart

Follow Maya Angelou from her childhood roots through her vibrant career as a performer and writer in this biography of a

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Bloomsday for Maggie

This tale is for readers who feel constrained by outdated expectations, following a young reporter's spirited fight for

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Heroic Comebacks

Joe Tougas

For the young athlete who feels discouraged after a loss, these true stories of legendary sports comebacks prove that th

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You Choose: Interactive History Adventures

The Great Depression

For the curious middle grader wondering how families survived the 1930s. This guide uses primary photos to explain the c

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The Hoopster Trilogy #2

Hip-Hop High School

Alan Lawrence Sitomer

An African-American teenager faces the challenges and triumphs of daily life during four transformative years at her inn

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The Million Dollar Putt

Bogie has one chance to win a million dollars in a high-stakes Hawaii tournament, proving that being blind doesn't stop

Cover of War in the Ring: Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler

War in the Ring: Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the child curious about how sports can change history, this book explores two athletes who became icons during the f

Cover of Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles

Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles

Tanya Lee Stone

For the young reader questioning what it means to be a hero when facing unfairness. This true story honors the Black sol

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Pelé: The King of Soccer

From practicing with a ball of newspaper in Brazil to winning the World Cup, witness the incredible rise of the greatest

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Graphic History

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Battle the freezing elements in this graphic novel biography of the courageous explorer who reached the North Pole along

Cover of Who Is Stevie Wonder?

Who Is Stevie Wonder?

A thirteen-year-old boy with a record deal becomes a global sensation, using his music and voice to advocate for civil r

Cover of Stay Dead

For the teen who loves high-stakes puzzles and stories of survival. Milan must outrun assassins and the elements to expo

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Scary Graphics #7

The Deadliest Race

For the child who struggles with frustration when things go wrong. This high-action story helps young readers navigate c

Cover of Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom

Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom

Virginia Hamilton

For the child curious about real-life heroes who fought for liberty. This collection of historical accounts honors the g

Cover of Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?

Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?

James Buckley Jr.

For the child who needs to see how hard work and family support turn big dreams into reality, even when facing tough obs

Cover of Stranded

For the child who feels underestimated and is ready to prove their strength while protecting the natural world.

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Katherine Johnson: a Life Story

For the young learner fascinated by space and math, this biography shares the inspiring story of a brilliant woman who b

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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

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Izzy, Willy-Nilly

Izzy must rebuild her life and identity from the ground up after a devastating car accident results in the loss of her l

Cover of Swept Away

Katherine Applegate

For the child who needs to find courage when everyone else is counting on them. A tense sci-fi story about stepping up d

Cover of Touching Snow

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family secrets and the courage required to survive a cycle of domestic viole

Cover of How I Made It to Eighteen: A Mostly True Story

How I Made It to Eighteen: A Mostly True Story

For the teenager navigating the heavy realities of depression and eating disorders, this raw memoir offers a companion t

Cover of Sugar Girl

For the child who needs to understand that bravery and kindness can help them navigate unexpected troubles when they are

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