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Young Adult About Discovering a Talent – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Young Adult About Discovering a Talent

Explore young adult books about discovering a talent for children.

373 books

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The Demonata #2

Kernel Fleck can see swirling patches of light, but his strange gift becomes a terrifying weapon when a window opens int

Cover of Elemental

For the teenager who feels like the only one without a 'special talent,' this adventure explores finding your own streng

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This Train Is Being Held

Ismée Williams

For the teen balancing high expectations and cultural identity while navigating a first love that bridges two different

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Cool. Awkward. Black.

Karen Strong

For the teen who feels like an outsider, this anthology celebrates Black geeks, nerds, and quirky kids who find power in

Ages 12–18

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Because I Am Furniture

For the teenager grappling with the trauma of domestic abuse and the struggle to be seen, this verse novel explores find

Cover of Killer Instinct

The Naturals #2

Killer Instinct

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

For the teen who feels defined by their family's past or struggles to trust their own unique instincts while working in

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I Wanna Be Where You Are

Kristina Forest

For the teen following her heart against her mother's wishes, this road trip romance celebrates the courage it takes to

Cover of Rogue Wave

Waterfire Saga #2

Jennifer Donnelly

Ancient talismans and sea dragon nests await as Serafina and her friends race to identify a mysterious foe beneath the w

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Jack's Black Book

For the adolescent finding their voice through writing while navigating a chaotic home life and the hilariously cringey

Cover of The Cursed Rose

The Bone Spindle #3

The Cursed Rose

For the teen exploring the complexities of identity while seeking a place where they truly belong, even when caught betw

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Brandon Sanderson

Spensa dreams of being a pilot in a world under siege, but her father's reputation as a coward stands in her way until a

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Alexandra Bracken

Violin prodigy Etta Spencer is swept from her world into a race across centuries and continents to find a stolen object

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Rules for Camouflage

Kirstin Cronn-Mills

For the teen who feels like they are constantly performing to fit in, this verse novel celebrates the courage it takes t

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Mighty Mountain and the Three Strong Women

Mighty Mountain thinks he is the toughest sumo wrestler around, until three generations of remarkably strong women decid

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Hello, Sunshine

After college rejections stall her plans, Becca heads to L.A. to chase stardom through viral videos and unexpected encou

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Costumes for Time Travelers

For the teen who uses fashion to find themselves, this guide blends history with DIY craft to help creators express thei

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A Blind Spot for Boys

While dealing with her father's vision loss, sixteen-year-old Shana travels to Machu Picchu where she meets a boy hiding

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Mercedes Lackey

In a world where barriers to a monstrous Otherworld have been torn open, the lucky live behind high walls while everyone

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The Future King

Robyn Schneider

For the teen seeking their place in a world of expectations, this magical retelling explores identity and the courage to

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Jennifer Bradbury

Agnes Wilkins enters the glittering world of 1815 London society only to find herself entangled with a wealthy collector

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Frostblood Saga #1

For the teen navigating a world where they feel they must hide their true self, this story explores finding the courage

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Stars and Smoke #1

Stars and Smoke

For the teenager navigating the pressure of public expectations while searching for a genuine connection and their own t

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Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn for Teens

John C. Maxwell

For the teen who is struggling with a recent failure, bad grade, or sports loss and needs a roadmap to bounce back and g

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Horribly Famous

Charles Dickens and His Pen Pals

For the student who finds history books dry: this humorous look at Charles Dickens uses letters and diaries to make Vict

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