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Writing & Storytelling Young Adult
Explore young adult books about writing & storytelling for children.
475 books
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Erika L. Sánchez
Julia struggles to hold her family together while fighting against the rigid expectations of what a perfect daughter sho
Ages 14–18
The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue
Zoulfa Katouh
Jihad uses a magical sketchbook to bring her late mother's stories of Syria to life through vibrant murals that begin ap
Ages 13–18
The Spinster Club #3
What's a Girl Gotta Do?
Holly Bourne
For the teenager who wants to change the world but feels overwhelmed by the cost: a powerful look at activism, online ha
Ages 14–18
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Rikers High
Paul Volponi
For teens facing a world that feels stacked against them or seeking to understand the harsh realities of the juvenile ju
Ages 14–18
Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between
L. M. Elliott
For the teen starting to question their parents' political views or discovering that the heroes in history books are mor
Ages 12–18
Beneath a Meth Moon
Jacqueline Woodson
Haunted by the losses of Hurricane Katrina, a young girl turns to crystal meth to numb her grief before beginning the gr
Ages 14–18
That's Not What Happened
Kody Keplinger
For the teenager grappling with how the media or community twists the truth after a tragedy. This powerful story explore
Ages 14–18
The Geography of You and Me
Jennifer E. Smith
For the teen navigating the ache of a long-distance connection or the uncertainty of moving away just as life was gettin
Ages 12–18
Loving vs. Virginia
Patricia Hruby Powell
Mildred and Richard Loving take a courageous stand against 1950s Virginia laws to defend their right to be married in th
Ages 12–18
Semi-Famous
Josh Sundquist
A comedian goes on a pseudo-scientific quest to find out if being a viral star can actually make a person happy.
Ages 12–18
Enduring Freedom
Jawad Arash, Trent Reedy
For teens grappling with the complexity of world conflict and the desire to see the human face behind the headlines of t
Ages 12–18
Mother Tongue
Julie Mayhew
For the teenager grappling with senseless tragedy and the long road of recovery. This powerful novel explores finding yo
Ages 14–18
The Boy Lost in the Maze
Joseph Coelho
For the teenager navigating the complex search for a father they've never known while wrestling with what it truly means
Ages 14–18
The Language of Dragons #1
A Language of Dragons
S. F. Williamson
Codebreaking meets dragon scales in 1920s London as Vivian enters a dangerous world of secret languages to save her fami
Ages 13–18
Garden Heights #1
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
Starr Carter is the only witness to a fatal police shooting of her best friend, leaving her to decide if speaking up is
Ages 14–18
The Caster Chronicles #4
Beautiful Redemption
Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl
Ethan Wate is trapped worlds away from the girl he loves, forcing both to strike dangerous bargains with old enemies to
Ages 12–18
The Sun Is Also a Star
Nicola Yoon
With only twelve hours left before her family is deported, cynical Natasha meets a dreamer named Daniel who is determine
Ages 13–18
Why Would I Lie?
Adi Rule
For the teen who feels the crushing weight of perfectionism and the drive to prove their worth when up against someone w
Ages 14–18
An Appetite for Miracles
Laekan Zea Kemp
Two Mexican American teenagers navigate the delicate rhythms of family, young love, and social justice in a moving story
Ages 14–18
The Geography of Girlhood
Kirsten Smith
Follow the messy, beautiful path from age 14 to 18 through verse that captures the intensity of first kisses and the com
Ages 14–18
The Forge & Fracture Saga #1
That Self-Same Metal
Brittany N. Williams
Joan Sands uses her magical control over metal to craft swords for Shakespeare’s actors while defending London from an u
Ages 13–18
The Wave
Todd Strasser
A high school history experiment in social pressure spirals out of control as a classroom begins to mirror the mechanics
Ages 12–18
What Every Girl Should Know Margaret Sanger's Journey
J. Albert Mann
For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness or family health crises. This story follows young Margaret Sanger as
Ages 12–18
We Shall Overcome: Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Fred Powledge
For the young person asking big questions about fairness and justice: a powerful history of the brave people who fought
Ages 10–15
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(205)
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(166)
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(152)
Early Readers
(39)
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Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 0–3
(419)
Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 12–18
(4907)
Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 4–7
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Writing & Storytelling Books for Ages 8–11
(6011)
