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Books About Self-Confidence & Identity for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Self-Confidence & Identity for Ages 12–18

Adolescence is identity formation at full intensity. Gender, values, ambition, the relationship between who you are and who the world wants you to be. These 9,732 books trust teenagers to wrestle with those questions and don't pretend the answers come easily.

9,732 books

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Marcelo in the Real World

Francisco X. Stork

For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit into the 'real world' while honoring their unique way of thinking and ex

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The Isle of the Lost #1

The Isle of the Lost

Melissa de la Cruz

Locked behind a magical force field on a forbidden island, the descendants of the world's most famous villains live in e

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Someone Named Eva

After her village is destroyed, a young girl is taken to be raised by a stranger's family and must fight to hold onto he

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The Seven Kingdoms #1

Marabel and the Book of Fate

Tracy Barrett

Princess Marabel ignores every prophecy and leaves the safety of the castle to find her kidnapped twin brother on their

Ages 8–12

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Fast Talk on a Slow Track

Rita Williams-Garcia

Denzel Watson is a high-achieving student who must learn what it really takes to succeed while selling candy and competi

Cover of The Freedom Maze

The Freedom Maze

For the teen exploring how their family's past shapes their own identity, this time-travel journey reveals the complex,

Cover of Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Style and Confidence

Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Style and Confidence

Zendaya, Sheryl Berk

Disney Star Zendaya shares personal stories and honest advice for making it through the tween years with style, from han

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Big John's Secret

Eleanore M. Jewett

For the teen navigating the transition to adulthood while searching for their own roots and a moral compass in a complex

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Rivals in the City

For the teenager navigating big life transitions and questioning their future. A gripping historical mystery about ident

Cover of Pepper Page Saves the Universe!

Pepper Page Saves the Universe!

Landry Q. Walker

For the child who feels like a quiet observer and longs to find their inner strength, this futuristic adventure explores

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Jagged Little Pill

Jagged Little Pill: The Novel

For teens navigating complex family dynamics, societal pressures, and the raw emotions of adolescence, this novel explor

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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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The Dragon Heirs #2

King of Lost Dreams

For the teenager grappling with their place in the world or feeling haunted by past mistakes, this journey through a kin

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Cool. Awkward. Black.

For the teen who feels like an outsider, this anthology celebrates Black geeks, nerds, and quirky kids who find power in

Cover of The Heart of a Boy Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood

The Heart of a Boy Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood

For the boy who feels he does not fit the typical mold, this book celebrates the many ways to be strong, kind, and true

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Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day

For the teenager seeking their place in a long line of pioneers, this graphic history explores the vibrant, ancient, and

Cover of Rites of Passage: Stories About Growing Up by Black Writers from Around the World

Rites of Passage: Stories About Growing Up by Black Writers from Around the World

Seventeen acclaimed authors share stories of young people of African descent as they face the universal challenges and t

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The Witch Boy #3

The Midwinter Witch

Molly Knox Ostertag

For the child navigating how to stay true to themselves while honoring family traditions and evolving friendships.

Cover of Being

For the teen grappling with questions of identity and belonging, this high-stakes thriller explores what it means to be

Cover of Be More Stitch

Laura Gilbert, Ellen Philpott

For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles with big emotions, this guide uses Stitch to teach self-acceptance

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Stranger With My Face

Laurie is haunted by the feeling that someone is lurking in her yard, especially when friends claim they’ve seen her doi

Cover of You Don't Have to Be Everything: Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves

You Don't Have to Be Everything: Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves

For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of growing up, this inclusive anthology offers poetic comfort for moments

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In with the Out Crowd

When popularity wanes, this story explores finding your true self and navigating shifting friendships during the challen

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For the child who feels like they have to hide their true self to fit in. Jewel was born with a horn on her head and jus

More Ages 12–18 Books

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Self-Confidence & Identity for Other Ages

Books About Self-Confidence & Identity for Ages 0–3(3162)Books About Self-Confidence & Identity for Ages 4–7(9491)Books About Self-Confidence & Identity for Ages 8–11(12238)