27 Enthralling Books For Teens A Million Times Better Than The Ones Assigned In School

Did you know Steph Curry was once told he was too small and weak to play? Or that Jim Abbott pitched a no-hitter with one hand? The stories of overcoming adversity in this book will inspire your teen to push harder, go farther, and maximize their potential.

A kid that's super into watching shows about young chefs on TV can try his hand at making some of the recipes they do with this cookbook. Yes, it says it's for teens, but at 12 he's close enough to whip up the nutritious and delicious flavor-packed recipes. There are 75 step-by-step dishes for him to try and perfect.

He's been to "book school" and the "school of life" is coming up pretty hastily now that he's eighteen. This book is filled with eight lessons comprised of 99 sections that'll teach him everything he needs to know about finance and money management in particular. It's not complicated or lengthy, it's broken down into bite-sized teen-friendly bites.

Take a few nights off from cooking when you treat him to this cookbook, which is full of teen-friendly, mom-approved recipes. There are 100 recipes to try, each with easy-to-follow instructions, healthy ingredients, and mouthwatering flavors that'll make him leave picky eating habits behind.

The title of this book speaks for itself. Contemporary and historical figures are explored in the book and the tone of the writing has an empowering spin that’ll fire up your feminist energy as you flip through the pages learning about feminist icons.

Your teen will be on the invite list for every birthday and graduation party as soon as they start whipping up some of the sweet treats in this book. Not only does it deliver on awesome recipes, it gives them tips for cool decorations, too.

Before it was a movie starring Emma Watson, it was a book. The Perks of Being a Wallflower has been giving teens all the feels since the early aughts and it has aged very well. Teens having a little trouble finding themselves in the world might find an ally in the book's main character.

One of Us is Lying is the Breakfast Club of the 21st century. Whose phone was it that went off in class? The athlete? The nerd? The hot girl? The burnout? A tale of how four teens who couldn't be more different becoming friends is what your teen's bookshelf needs more of.

Being a teen girl is hard, like really really HARD. Mom and dad can't help them through everything, but this book has the deets that'll help them work through rough stuff like breakups, friend trouble, PMS, their period, and dealing with adversity like sexism.

Libba Bray's A Great and Terrible Beauty series burst onto the scene in the mid-aughts and quickly became a book that all the teen girls were talking about. It's lost no steam since it's debut and continues to be a mystical tale of love, adventure, and friendship.

It may be the 2020s and not the 1820s but etiquette still matters. Your teen will impress at interviews, first dates, meeting the parents, on the phone, and more with this book in their hands. How Rude walks them through how to be calm, cool, and collected in all kinds of situations.

Teens who have a hard time fitting in will find a friend in Norris, the star of this book. Follow along with his journey as he goes from a fish out of water observing his surroundings to a participant in the grand story of his high school experience.

Have a little fun on your next family road trip by breaking out this Would You Rather book that's kid-, teen-, and adult-friendly. It's packed with hilarious situations that you absolutely must pick one of to continue playing.

They've seen the Netflix series, but who wouldn't want more juicy deets behind Lara Jean's letters to boys from her past? This boxed set contains the full story of her journey of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

Unlock your inner artist with ‘How to Draw Cool Stuff.’ This book’s step-by-step illustrations demystify drawing, transforming anyone into a confident artist. From simple shapes to intricate creations, this guide makes drawing cool stuff a breeze.

Orson Scott Card's masterpiece work of science fiction, Ender's Game, has won Hugo and Nebula awards and been turned into a movie starring Harrison Ford. Witness where it all began with the first in the saga, which will capture your attention from the first chapter as children are bred to fight off a hostile alien force, but at what cost?

He might think he knows everything, but he's got a lot to learn. Can he change a tire? Write a resume? Ask a girl on a date? Clean a bathroom to impress said girl on a date? He'll learn all that and more from The Manual to Manhood. It'll teach him skills he'll use for the rest of his life.

Sean Covey is going to make sure your teen makes the best of their teen years. From succeeding in school to ensure career success later to making and keeping friends to getting along with their parents, this book walks them through tough situations and ensures they come out strong.