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for Ages 12–16 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
23,114 books found
Sebastian Barth Mystery #4
Dew Drop Dead
James Howe
While volunteering at a local church, Sebastian and his friends stumble upon a body at an old inn and must piece togethe
Ages 8–12
My Australian Story #5
Riding with Thunderbolt
Allan Baillie
Ben runs away from his uncle and joins a bushranger gang in 1865, finding high-stakes raids and a wilderness life he nev
Ages 9–13
Half a Chance
Cynthia Lord
Lucy spends her summer in rural New Hampshire peering through a camera lens, only to find that her photos are uncovering
Ages 8–12
Francie
Karen English
Francie risks everything when she stands by a teenage boy she’s been teaching to read after he is falsely accused of a s
Ages 10–14
Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution
Natalie S. Bober
Personal letters offer a private window into the life of Abigail Adams as she witnesses the birth of the American Revolu
Ages 10–14
Cross My Heart and Never Lie
Nora Shalaway Carpenter
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of a secret and the shifting landscape of a friendship when a best friend m
Ages 12–17
Almost Flying
Jake Maia Arlow
For the middle grader navigating their first crush and the courage it takes to be themselves, both on a roller coaster a
Ages 10–14
Something Like Home
Andrea Beatriz Arango
For the child navigating the complex emotions of foster care and family separation. This verse novel follows Laura as sh
Ages 10–14
Breathe and Count Back from Ten
Natalia Sylvester
For the teen navigating a chronic health condition while striving for independence and pursuing a dream that feels just
Ages 12–18
Twenty-four Seconds from Now...
Nikki Grimes
For the teenager weighing the big decision of whether they are ready for physical intimacy and navigating the nerves tha
Ages 14–18
Me (Moth)
Amber McBride
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of grief and searching for where they belong among the stories of their an
Ages 12–18
Brendan Buckley #1
Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything In It
Winner
For the child exploring their multicultural identity and asking big questions about family secrets, race, and where they
Ages 8–12
Jazmin's Notebook
Nikki Grimes
For the teen navigating family instability who finds solace in a private journal. A lyrical look at resilience through 1
Ages 12–17
Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales
Virginia Hamilton
A rich tapestry of African American identity unfolds through these legendary folktales, magical fairy stories, and inspi
Ages 8–12
Junius Over Far
Virginia Hamilton
For the teenager exploring the complex layers of their heritage and the emotional pull of long-distance family bonds.
Ages 12–17
Circle of Gold
Candy Dawson Boyd
Mattie desperately wants to buy a gold pin to help her mother feel special, but she must find a way to earn the money af
Ages 8–12
All the Colors of the Race
Arnold Adoff
Rhythmic verses share the personal perspective of a child growing up with a Black mother and a white father.
Ages 9–13
This Strange New Feeling
Julius Lester
For the young adult exploring how the heart survives and seeks connection even in the most restricted and unjust of circ
Ages 12–18
Black Troubadour: Langston Hughes
Charlemae Hill Rollins
African American life and universal human values shine through in this celebrated biography of one of the most influenti
Ages 11–15
Martin Luther King Jr.: Man of Peace
Lillie Patterson
For the child questioning why the world isn't always fair, this historic biography introduces Dr. King's powerful messag
Ages 8–12
Mountains Are Free
Julie F. Adams
Orphaned Bruno finds himself at the center of the legendary Swiss revolution as he joins William Tell in a dangerous fig
Ages 9–13
Lorien Legacies #2
The Power of Six
Pittacus Lore
Nine gifted children from a fallen planet hide on Earth, developing powerful Legacies while evading hunters who can only
Ages 12–17
The Running Man
Michael Gerard Bauer
A reclusive veteran and a young artist are brought together by a portrait commission, forcing both to look past neighbor
Ages 13–17
Lockie Leonard #2
Scumbuster
Tim Winton
Between a new crush who out-surfs him and a mission to stop local pollution, thirteen-year-old Lockie Leonard is just tr
Ages 11–14
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