Feelings & Emotions Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about feelings & emotions recommended for kids ages 12–18.

369 books

The Babysitter Murders

Janet Ruth Young

For the teenager grappling with scary or intrusive thoughts. This novel validates the internal struggle of OCD and the f

Ages 14–18

How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic

Carla Naumburg

For the middle-grade child who feels overwhelmed by big emotions, this humorous guide offers clinical tools and mindfuln

Ages 8–12

Damage

Eve Ainsworth

For the teenager struggling with hidden emotional pain or trauma who needs to know they aren't alone in their journey to

Ages 13–18

Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health

Cara Bean

For the teenager navigating big emotions and complex thoughts. This approachable graphic guide explains how the brain wo

Ages 12–18

A Little SPOT Goes to School #2

A Little SPOT of Anger Goes To Middle School

Diane Alber

For the student feeling overwhelmed by the social and academic pressures of sixth grade. This chapter book teaches healt

Ages 8–12

Numb to This: Memoir of a Mass Shooting

Kindra Neely

For the teenager grappling with the long-term emotional impact of trauma or community violence and seeking a path toward

Ages 14–18

(Don't) Call Me Crazy 33 Voices Start the Conversation about Mental Health

Kelly Jensen

For the teen navigating their own mental health journey or trying to understand a friend's experience through diverse, h

Ages 13–18

How to Love: A Guide to Feelings & Relationships for Everyone

Alex Norris

For the teenager navigating the messy world of crushes, consent, and identity. A witty graphic guide that answers big qu

Ages 12–18

The Heart of a Boy Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood

Kate T. Parker

For the boy who feels he does not fit the typical mold, this book celebrates the many ways to be strong, kind, and true

Ages 5–18

How I Made It to Eighteen: A Mostly True Story

Tracy White

For the teenager navigating the heavy realities of depression and eating disorders, this raw memoir offers a companion t

Ages 14–18

Try Not to Breathe

Jennifer R. Hubbard

For the teenager navigating the heavy path of recovery after a mental health crisis, this story offers a quiet, honest l

Ages 14–18

Girling Up and Boying Up #2

Boying Up: How to Be Brave, Bold and Brilliant

Mayim Bialik

A supportive guide for boys navigating the messy transition to adulthood, blending scientific facts with honest advice a

Ages 10–18

Lockwood #2

The Empty Place

Olivia A. Cole

For the child grappling with a heavy loss who needs to know that their sadness is a place they can eventually walk throu

Ages 8–12

Poems for Tortured Souls

Liz Ison

For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first love, heartbreak, and the moody aesthetic of self-discovery through

Ages 12–18

I'm Not Afraid

Lindsay Foust

For the child who struggles with daily what-ifs and nerves. Join Leo as he learns practical ways to face common childhoo

Ages 8–12

Positively Teen A Practical Guide to a More Positive, More Confident You

Nicola Morgan

For the pre-teen or teen feeling overwhelmed by the changes of adolescence. This guide provides science-backed tools to

Ages 11–16

Pity Party

Kathleen Lane

For the child who feels like a 'work in progress' and needs a humorous, surreal way to process social anxiety, insecurit

Ages 8–12

The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl #2

Goth Girl Rising

Barry Lyga

For the teen navigating the rocky transition from a mental health facility back to everyday life while questioning their

Ages 14–18

Something on My Mind

Nikki Grimes

For the child who feels deeply but doesn't always have the words. This collection of poetry and portraits explores the i

Ages 7–12

Exposures: A Graphic Novel About OCD

Lily Williams

For the teenager struggling with intrusive thoughts or rituals, this authentic graphic novel explores the hard but hopef

Ages 10–16

Love Is All You Need

Deb Caletti

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family secrets and the complexity of mental health while falling in love

Ages 14–18

Are We All Lemmings & Snowflakes?

Holly Bourne

For the teenager navigating the heavy pressure of mental health struggles and the overwhelming noise of digital life.

Ages 14–18

Thursday

Catherine Storr

For the teenager navigating the complex reality of a friend's mental health crisis and the deep devotion required to hel

Ages 12–16

Born Scared

Kevin Brooks

For the teenager grappling with severe anxiety or panic disorders, this high-stakes thriller explores what it takes to f

Ages 14–18