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Pride & Accomplishment
Pride & Accomplishment
Pride & Accomplishment Books for Kids | Wonderlit
19 books about pride & accomplishment
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
Clear
Paul Faustino #1
Keeper
Mal Peet
In a forest soccer pitch, a mysterious spectral figure teaches a poor logger's son how to become El Gato, the greatest g
Ages 12–18
Sondheim: The Man Who Changed Musical Theater
Susan Goldman Rubin
Follow a young boy's journey from receiving harsh criticism on his first script to becoming a legendary composer who red
Ages 10–16
Starbound #1
This Night So Dark
Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner
For the reader who feels the weight of high expectations and needs to see that true bravery is forged through grit and s
Ages 12–18
Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard
Mawi Asgedom
For the young reader navigating a new culture or seeking the courage to overcome hardship. This moving memoir follows a
Ages 10–14
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
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
Promposal
RaeChell Garrett
For the teen navigating the high-stakes pressure of graduation while trying to balance family expectations, entrepreneur
Ages 12–18
Love Letters for Joy
Melissa See
Joy is determined to be her school's first disabled valedictorian, but anonymous love letters from a mysterious rival mi
Ages 12–18
Squashed
Joan Bauer
Sixteen-year-old Ellie chases a massive harvest and a new crush in rural Iowa, learning that growing a prize-winning pum
Ages 12–17
Medicine Walk
Ardath Mayhar
For the child stepping into big responsibilities, this survival story follows a boy's grueling desert trek to save his f
Ages 10–14
Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
Candacy Taylor
Archival photos and personal stories reveal how Black travelers used the Green Book to find safety and community during
Ages 12–18
Discovering Life's Story #2
The Evolution of an Idea
Joy Hakim
Travel from the classrooms of Linnaeus to the voyages of Darwin to see how radical thinkers discovered the secrets of ho
Ages 12–18
Digital Revolutionaries: The Men and Women Who Brought Computing to Life
Steve Lohr
For the teen who is fascinated by how their devices actually work and the brilliant, sometimes quirky minds behind the s
Ages 12–18
How to Money: Your Ultimate Visual Guide to the Basics of Finance
Jean Chatzky, Kathryn Tuggle
For the teen ready to take charge of her future. This visual guide breaks down the intimidating world of money into clea
Ages 12–18
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn
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
Ages 12–18
Lone Wolf #8
The Jungle of Horrors
Joe Dever
For the teen who loves to be the hero of their own story: this interactive quest empowers readers to make life-or-death
Ages 10–16
The One O'Clock Chop
Ralph Fletcher
For the teenager navigating the unspoken boundaries of social class while discovering the grit and pride found in honest
Ages 12–16
Love à la Mode
Stephanie Kate Strohm
For the teen dreaming of far-off places and professional passions, this sweet romance explores finding your footing in a
Ages 12–18
Poseur #4
All That Glitters Is Not Gucci
Rachel Maude
Four young designers race to land their handbag on a magazine cover while catching the eye of a powerful Hollywood taste
Ages 12–17
