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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 Where I End and You Begin

Where I End and You Begin

For the teenager grappling with social anxiety and identity, this body-swap story offers a profound look at seeing yours

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The Demon's Lexicon #1

The Demon's Lexicon

Sarah Rees Brennan

Nick's desperate attempt to save his brother from a magician's death mark leads him into a world of demons where family

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

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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

Ages 14–18

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This tale is for readers who feel constrained by outdated expectations, following a young reporter's spirited fight for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

Kathryn Erskine

Mike may lack his father’s genius for math, but a summer spent with eccentric relatives and a town fundraising project p

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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Stella Díaz #1

Stella Díaz Has Something to Say

Angela Dominguez

Stella wants to make friends and speak up in class, but her nerves make her mix up Spanish and English until her face tu

Cover of Rise Up

After an alien abduction takes everyone else away, twins Sam and Wyatt must lead the remaining survivors to break free a

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The Wolving Time

Patrick Jennings

Laszlo lives a quiet life as a shepherd, but he must soon face the reality of his family's secret ability to transform i

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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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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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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 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

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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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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

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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

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

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 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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Out of Abaton #2

Lord of Monsters

John Claude Bemis

Pinocchio’s new royal life at the Moonlit Court is interrupted when a terrifying manticore crashes a palace dinner.

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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

Cover of Let Me Wake

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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For the teen athlete balancing high expectations with hidden health struggles, this graphic novel explores the courage i

Self-Confidence & Identity for Other Ages

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