Families who loved Falling Hard: 100 Love Poems by Teenagers by Betsy Franco 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 when your teenager is grappling with the overwhelming intensity of a first love, the confusion of a crush, or the sharp sting of a breakup. It serves as a vital emotional mirror for adolescents who feel their feelings are too big or too unique for others to understand. This collection of 100 poems is written entirely by teenagers, offering an unfiltered look at romance across different sexual orientations and ethnicities. Through these pages, teens will find their own experiences validated, from the dizzying highs of obsession to the heavy weight of loneliness. It is an ideal choice for parents who want to support their child's emotional intelligence and show them that they are not alone in the chaos of growing up. The raw honesty makes it most appropriate for mature middle schoolers and high school students who are ready to explore the complex realities of young relationships.
