Teenage Books -Who am I?

Nonfiction

  1. 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.

  2. The Teen Guide to Global Action
    by Barbara A. Lewis
    Find identity through purpose, activism, and making change.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Becoming Me: A Work in Progress
    by Andrea Pippins
    A guided journal for self-expression and identity exploration.

  6. The Self-Love Workbook for Teens
    by Shainna Ali, PhD
    Practical exercises on self-compassion, emotional regulation, and knowing who you are.

Fiction

  1. Starfish
    by Lisa Fipps
    A powerful novel in verse about body image, bullying, and self-acceptance.

  2. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
    by Sherman Alexie
    A humorous and moving story about cultural identity, poverty, and growing up.

  3. Piecing Me Together
    by Renée Watson
    Explores race, class, and the journey of finding one’s voice.

  4. El Deafo
    by Cece Bell
    Graphic novel memoir about growing up deaf and finding inner strength.

  5. American Born Chinese
    by Gene Luen Yang
    A graphic novel tackling cultural identity, stereotypes, and self-acceptance.

  6. The Skin I’m In
    by Sharon G. Flake
    A story about self-esteem, racism, and finding confidence in your own skin.

  7. Genesis Begins Again
    by Alicia D. Williams
    Explores self-worth, family dynamics, and the impact of colorism.

  8. Every Body Looking
    by Candice Iloh
    A coming-of-age novel in verse about identity, family pressure, and claiming space.

  9. Brown Girl Dreaming
    by Jacqueline Woodson
    A poetic memoir of growing up as a young Black girl navigating identity.