Books for Discovering a Talent for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about discovering a talent recommended for kids ages 12–18.

5,266 books

Backwater

Joan Bauer

For the teenager feeling the weight of family expectations while trying to carve out their own path. Follow Ivy as she e

Ages 12–17

My Season with Penguins: An Antarctic Journal

Sophie Webb

For the nature-loving child who dreams of exploration, this firsthand journal reveals the messy, freezing, and fascinati

Ages 8–12

Quiver

Stephanie Spinner

For the child feeling pressured to conform to others' expectations. This exciting myth retelling celebrates a girl's rig

Ages 10–14

The Hero's Guide #2

The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

Christopher Healy

For the child who loves a good laugh and needs to see that even 'perfect' heroes make mistakes, face rejection, and must

Ages 8–12

Be Not Far From Me

Mindy McGinnis

For the teen who needs to see that inner strength and resilience can overcome even the most grueling physical and emotio

Ages 14–18

The Rising Arrow

Hughie Call

For the child adapting to a drastically new environment, this story captures the grit and growth found in the rugged, re

Ages 9–12

Wink

Rob Harrell

For the child navigating a difficult health diagnosis while trying to stay 'normal' at school. A humorous and heartfelt

Ages 9–13

Seeing Stone, The

Kevin Crossley-Holland

For the curious child navigating the transition to adulthood, this medieval tale explores how finding our own story help

Ages 10–14

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

Avi

For the child discovering their own strength when social rules feel suffocating. A sheltered girl must choose between a

Ages 10–14

Impossible Thing to Say, An

Arya Shahi

For the teen exploring how their cultural heritage fits into a world that feels increasingly divided and uncertain.

Ages 14–18

Through the Grapevine

Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss

For the child curious about how a legendary magazine is made or the adult nostalgic for the pop culture of the 70s and 8

Ages 9–14

Becoming A Teenager With Healthy Self-Esteem: Unveiling 12 Proven Keys to Overcome Low Self-Esteem as a Teenager

Phil O. Ikponmwosa

For the teenager struggling with insecurity and the pressure to fit in. This guide offers twelve keys to building authen

Ages 12–17

Throwing Smoke

Bruce Brooks

For the young athlete who feels like their best isn't enough, this story explores the thin line between wanting to win a

Ages 10–14

Dreaming in Indian

Lisa Charleyboy, Mary Beth Leatherdale

For the teen exploring what it means to be Indigenous today beyond history books, this vibrant collection celebrates mod

Ages 12–18

The 9:09 Project

Mark H. Parsons

For the teenager seeking a way to process a deep loss, this story follows J as he uses photography to navigate the quiet

Ages 12–18

Ten Queens: Portraits of Women of Power

Milton Meltzer

For the young girl dreaming of making her mark on the world, these biographies of history's most powerful women prove th

Ages 10–14

A Sibling's Revenge

Angela Marie Streater

For the young reader learning to trust their own instincts and find inner strength when faced with family conflict or da

Ages 12–18

Two-Fisted Science

Jim Ottaviani

For the child who asks how the world works and loves a good story. These graphic biographies bring the history of scienc

Ages 12–18

Is Everyone Ready For Fun?

Jan Thomas

For the child who needs a safe space to navigate the swirl of big feelings and identity shifts that come with growing up

Ages 12–17

Hitch

Jeanette Ingold

For the teen feeling the weight of family responsibility, follow a young man finding his purpose and voice in the rugged

Ages 12–18

Boom Bah!

Phil Cummings

For children navigating high stakes and parent-child friction, this story highlights the importance of teamwork and supp

Ages 6–12

Draw the Dark

Ilsa J. Bick

For the teen feeling overwhelmed by family secrets or a past they can't explain, this chilling mystery explores how buri

Ages 14–18

To Come and Go Like Magic

Katie Pickard Fawcett

For the child who feels restless in their small town and wonders if there is more to life than the familiar faces and pl

Ages 8–12

The Ghost Letters #2

The Phantom Isles

Stephen Alter

For the child who feels a deep connection to the wild and wonders what secrets are hidden in the mountains, this story s

Ages 10–14