YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION
Explore our collection of young adult non-fiction books, featuring top picks and bestsellers perfect for teens. Find good books for teens, engaging young adult novels, and must-read teenage literature
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Troublemaker for Justice: The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the March on WashingtonChosen a Best Children's Book of the Year by the Bank Street Center Voted a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews A biography for younger readers about one of the most influential activists of our time, who was...
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Terrible Typhoid Mary: A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in AmericaIn a riveting biography that reads like a crime novel, Sibert medalist and Newbery Honor winner Susan Campbell Bartoletti uncovers the true story of Mary Mallon, a.k.a. Typhoid Mary, one of the most misunderstood women in American history. With archival photographs and text, among...
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It Doesn't Have to Be Awkward: Dealing with Relationships, Consent, and Other Hard-To-Talk-About StuffFrom celebrity M.D. Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter Paulina Pinsky comes an entertaining and comprehensive guide to sex, relationships, and consent in today's #MeToo era. Perfect for teens, parents, and educators to facilitate open and positive conversations around the tricky topic of consent.When...
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Notes from a SickbedIn 2009, Tessa Brunton experienced the first symptoms of myalgic encephalomyelitis (also known as chronic fatigue syndrome). She spent much of the next eight years unwell, in a medical holding pattern, housebound and often alone. In 2017, she found a strategy that helped reduce...
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We've Been There: True Stories, Surprising Insights, and AHA Moments for Adopted TeensCandid, unfiltered stories about how it feels to be a teen adoptee The teen years are full of uncomfortable self-discovery for everyone. But adopted teens grapple with issues that make the coming of age journey immensely more difficult. Many don't have words for what...
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The Ocd Workbook for Teens: Manage Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behavior with CBT and MindfulnessGive teens the tools to take control of their OCDLiving with obsessive-compulsive disorder can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially for teens. It's tough for teens to manage the intrusive thoughts and behaviors that can disrupt their day, but The OCD Workbook for Teens can...
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Galileo and the Magic NumbersSixteenth century Italy produced a genius who marked the world with his studies and hypotheses about mathematical, physical and astronomical truths. His father, musician Vincenzio Galilei said, "Truth is not found behind a man's reputation. Truth appears only when the answers to questions are...
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Origami Pets: Paper Block Plus 64-Page BookCreate all the pets you have ever wanted with these wonderful projects. Enjoy 250 sheets of specially designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 wonderful animal paper projects, from a delightful dachshund to a cuddly...
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Learn to Play Chess: 35 Easy and Fun Chess Activities for Children Aged 7 Years +Volume 2Learn how to play chess--the world's most popular board game! Jessica E Martin helps you improve your skills through 35 fun activities--this isn't just a textbook about the rules! Why not have a game of Face Off, all you need are two rooks and...
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The Struggle to Be Strong: True Stories by Teens about Overcoming Tough Times (Updated Edition)Through thirty first-person teen narratives, including new stories on social media and gender identity, readers learn about seven resiliencies everyone needs to survive and thrive. Otis deals with the real-life consequences of online aggression; Artiqua dates a boy of another race despite her family's...
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Rainbow Revolutions: Power, Pride, and Protest in the Fight for Queer RightsA book about the fight for queer rights, beautifully illustrated with bold and beautiful illustrations by pop artist Eve Lloyd Knight. Around one o'clock in the morning on June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York, sparking days...
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Angela Porter's Zen Doodle Animal Tangles: New York Times Bestselling Artists' Adult Coloring BooksExperience the soothing power of adult coloring with these intricate animal tangles created by New York Times bestselling illustrator and master of the abstract Zen style Angela Porter Zentangle is a fun and relaxing art form that has emerged in the last decade. Its...
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Weird, Scary and Unusual: Haunted Histories and Mind-Blowing MysteriesThis book features 272 pages of freaky facts, scary stories, strange stats, and odd occurrences sure to boggle the mind. Here is a sampling of what you will find in Weird, Scary and Unusual: The Watseka Wonder, one of the most authentic cases of...
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Child of Morning Star: Embers of an Ancient DawnAntoine Mountain follows up his previous memoir From Bear Rock Mountain: the Life and Times of a Dene Residential School Survivor with the book Child of Morning Star: Embers of an Ancient Dawn, a poetic collection of stories that draws on his travels and...
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Black History Leaders: Volume 4: Mariah Carey, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston and Lil Nas XFrom the hit "Fame" and "Female Force" imprints by TidalWave comics, this volume explores the musicians who have made an indelible mark on our culture, including: LaDonna Adrian Gaines, better known as Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco. Lil Nas X, the multi-award-winning rapper...
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Find A Way: How a Water Bottle Took Me from Amputee to All-StateJust days after his sophomore year of high school, Brad Hurtig lost both of his hands in a devastating accident. Everything changed in an instant. He had been a big-time student athlete. What would he be now?Instead of feeling sorry for himself, Brad rejoined...
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Reaching OutFrom the perspective of the young adult he was then, Francisco Jiménez describes the challenges he faced in his efforts to continue his education. During his college years, the very family solidarity that allowed Francisco to survive as a child is tested. Not only...
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The War to End All Wars: World War INonfiction master Russell Freedman illuminates for young readers the complex and rarely discussed subject of World War I. The tangled relationships and alliances of many nations, the introduction of modern weaponry, and top-level military decisions that resulted in thousands upon thousands of casualties all...
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The Me I Want to Be Student Edition: Becoming God's Best Version of YouMaybe you've gone to church and just not felt like you were connecting to the service like everyone else. Perhaps you have been trying to get closer to God but simply hit block after block and feel more frustrated than faith-filled each time you...
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Salt and Honey: Jewish Teens on Feminism, Creativity, and Tradition"Raw, vibrant, and full of love" --Kirkus Reviews"A moving work that encourages solidarity . . . reflect(s)on race, gender, family, religious practice, and culture" --The Jewish Book CouncilIn 78 vibrant works by 62 gifted contributors, Jewish girls, young women, and nonbinary teens voice their...
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