Teenage Books -Who am I?
Nonfiction
You Don’t Have to Be Everything: Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves
edited by Diana Whitney
Poems by diverse women exploring emotions, self-image, and empowerment.The Teen Guide to Global Action
by Barbara A. Lewis
Find identity through purpose, activism, and making change.This Book Is About You: A Guide to Being Your Best Self
by Cynthia L. Copeland
Engaging workbook-style guide on friendships, values, and decision-making.Being Me: A Kid’s Guide to Boosting Confidence and Managing Emotions
by Wendy L. Moss
Helpful tools for building emotional awareness, self-regulation, and resilience.Becoming Me: A Work in Progress
by Andrea Pippins
A guided journal for self-expression and identity exploration.The Self-Love Workbook for Teens
by Shainna Ali, PhD
Practical exercises on self-compassion, emotional regulation, and knowing who you are.
Fiction
Starfish
by Lisa Fipps
A powerful novel in verse about body image, bullying, and self-acceptance.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
A humorous and moving story about cultural identity, poverty, and growing up.Piecing Me Together
by Renée Watson
Explores race, class, and the journey of finding one’s voice.El Deafo
by Cece Bell
Graphic novel memoir about growing up deaf and finding inner strength.American Born Chinese
by Gene Luen Yang
A graphic novel tackling cultural identity, stereotypes, and self-acceptance.The Skin I’m In
by Sharon G. Flake
A story about self-esteem, racism, and finding confidence in your own skin.Genesis Begins Again
by Alicia D. Williams
Explores self-worth, family dynamics, and the impact of colorism.Every Body Looking
by Candice Iloh
A coming-of-age novel in verse about identity, family pressure, and claiming space.Brown Girl Dreaming
by Jacqueline Woodson
A poetic memoir of growing up as a young Black girl navigating identity.