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Young Adult About Discovering a Talent
Explore young adult books about discovering a talent for children.
382 books
Loveboat, Taipei #1
Loveboat, Taipei
Abigail Hing Wen
Ever Wong expected a boring summer school program in Taiwan, but found a wild world of nightlife and new friends that mi
Ages 14–18
The Giver Quartet #1
The Giver
Lois Lowry
For the child questioning the rules of their world and discovering that life's greatest joys often come with its deepest
Ages 11–14
Punching the Air
Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam
Amal is a poet and artist whose life is upended by a biased system, forcing him to use his creative voice to maintain hi
Ages 14–18
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The Queen's Thief #2
The Queen of Attolia
Megan Whalen Turner
For the teen processing a major setback or physical change. This gripping fantasy explores how to find strength and iden
Ages 12–18
This Thing of Ours
Frederick Joseph
When an injury ends his basketball dreams, Ossie joins a writing program and finds his voice just as his school erupts i
Ages 14–18
I Love You So Mochi
Sarah Kuhn
For the teenager navigating a tense relationship with a parent while trying to find their own creative voice and cultura
Ages 12–18
Furia
Yamile Saied Méndez
Camila Hassan leads a double life in Argentina, hiding her powerhouse soccer skills from her parents while chasing a dre
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
When the Vibe Is Right
Sarah Dass
For the teen finding their creative voice while navigating high school rivalries and the vibrant pressures of cultural t
Ages 13–18
Florence Nightingale The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse
Catherine Reef
Step into the nightly rounds of the nurse who braved the Crimean War to save lives and forever changed the way the world
Ages 12–18
Girl Code
Andrea Gonzales, Sophie Houser
For the teenager who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start, this memoir shows how passion and progra
Ages 12–18
Monster High #1
Once Bitten, Twice Dead
Tiffany Schmidt
For the teen who feels like the 'underachiever' in a high-achieving family. Tara must find her own path when she doesn't
Ages 12–18
Obviously: Stories from My Timeline
Akilah Hughes
Akilah shares hilarious, honest essays about moving from a small Kentucky town to New York City to chase her dreams of w
Ages 12–18
The Magic Thief #1
The Magic Thief
Sarah Prineas
Conn should have died when he touched a wizard's stone, but instead he becomes an apprentice tasked with finding his own
Ages 8–12
Safari as a Way of Life
Jennifer New
The journals and artwork of photojournalist Dan Eldon reveal a life of global safaris and creative activism cut short at
Ages 13–18
More Than Just a Pretty Face
Syed M. Masood
For the teen struggling to balance cultural expectations with their own passions, especially when they feel their unique
Ages 12–18
Battle of the Bands
Lauren Gibaldi, Eric Smith
For the teenager finding their voice through creative outlets, these stories celebrate the messy, electric energy of per
Ages 14–18
Hidden Histories #2
Always Emily
Michaela MacColl
Emily and Charlotte Brontë step away from their writing desks to track a burglar and solve a suspicious death on the mis
Ages 12–17
The Crown's Game #1
The Crown's Game
Evelyn Skye
For the teen navigating high stakes and complex choices where doing what is right means risking everything. A magical du
Ages 13–18
Piper Perish #1
Piper Perish
Kayla Cagan
Piper’s dreams of escaping to New York art school are thrown into chaos after a public breakup and a series of life-alte
Ages 14–18
Love, Sivvy
R. L. Toalson
For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations and the urge to create. This novel in verse explores the early year
Ages 13–18
Secrets of My Hollywood Life #5
Broadway Lights
Jen Calonita
For the teen navigating a big move or a major career change, this story explores finding your footing in a high-pressure
Ages 12–17
The Kite Fighters
Linda Sue Park
In 1473 Korea, two brothers must set aside their rivalry. By combining one’s skill at making kites and the other’s at fl
Ages 8–12
Rock On: A Story of Guitars, Gigs, Girls, and a Brother (Not Necessarily in That Order)
Denise Vega
For the teenager finding their own voice while living in a sibling's shadow. This musical journey navigates stage fright
Ages 12–17
More Formats for Discovering a Talent
Chapter Books
(5322)
Graphic Novels
(428)
Picture Books
(301)
Middle Grade
(208)
Early Readers
(174)
Poetry
(106)
Discovering a Talent by Age Group
Books for Discovering a Talent for Ages 0–3
(891)
Books for Discovering a Talent for Ages 4–7
(6241)
