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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 10,258 books trust teenagers to wrestle with those questions and don't pretend the answers come easily.

10,258 books

Cover of Who Am I Without Him? Short Stories About Girls and the Boys in Their Lives

Who Am I Without Him? Short Stories About Girls and the Boys in Their Lives

For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first loves while trying to maintain their own sense of self-worth and ide

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Becoming Muhammad Ali

Kwame Alexander, James Patterson

For the child finding their voice and navigating the complexities of growing up in a world that isn't always fair. A loo

Cover of African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

For the child who loves stories of real-life heroes and wants to see themselves in the pages of history. Discover the po

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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 Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy

Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy

For the teen navigating the complexities of body image, this anthology offers diverse perspectives on loving, living in,

Cover of This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work

This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work

These twenty essential lessons provide the vocabulary and tools needed to understand true history, confront injustice, a

Cover of Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day

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 The Daughters

The Daughters #1

For the teen feeling overshadowed by a parent's success, this story explores finding your own voice while navigating hig

Cover of Cool. Awkward. Black.

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 Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens

Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens

Luvvie Ajayi Jones

A bold, funny guide for teens who feel 'too much' or too loud. Learn to navigate fear, use your voice for justice, and s

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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

Cover of The Sweetest Sound

The Sweetest Sound

Shy Cadence has a magnificent singing voice, but panic sets in when a recording of her singing is leaked to the world be

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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Rookie Yearbook #3

Rookie Yearbook Three

For the teenager navigating the complex shift from childhood to young adulthood and seeking a creative space to explore

Cover of Son of the Circus A Victorian Story

Son of the Circus A Victorian Story

For the child exploring their place in the world, this vivid Victorian tale follows Ted as he discovers his father is a

Cover of Bloomsday for Maggie

Bloomsday for Maggie

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

Cover of Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts

Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts

Susan Cain, Gregory Mone, Erica Moroz

Comic-style art helps reveal the hidden advantages of being a quiet thinker in a loud world, highlighting the unique tal

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The Lucid Duology #2

Adrienne Stoltz, Ron Bass

Sloane and Maggie live completely different lives until they start dreaming they are each other, making the line between

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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

Cover of The Deep Dark

Molly Knox Ostertag

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family secrets, old heartbreaks, and the quiet courage it takes to let someo

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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

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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Please Pay Attention

For the child who feels like their brain is always moving too fast or too differently. Maybelle's journey with ADHD help

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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