Families who loved Every Day by David Levithan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book if your teenager is beginning to question the nature of identity, gender, or the superficial ways we judge one another. This story invites readers into the life of A, a soul who wakes up in a different body every single day. While the premise is fantastical, the emotional core is deeply grounded in the teenage experience of trying to find a sense of self when everything around you is constantly changing. Parents will appreciate how the book explores love and empathy through a lens that transcends physical appearance, gender, and social status. It deals with complex themes like depression, addiction, and ethics with a thoughtful, secular approach. While there is romantic content and some mature situations, it serves as a powerful bridge for conversations about what truly makes a person who they are beyond their exterior shell.