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Books for Starting a New Activity for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Starting a New Activity for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about starting a new activity recommended for kids ages 12–18.

1,259 books

Cover of The Sports Pages

The Sports Pages

For the middle-schooler who would rather be on the field than in a book. This high-energy collection uses humor and grit

Cover of The Artsy Smartsy Club

The Artsy Smartsy Club

Daniel Pinkwater

For the child who explores the world with a unique perspective, this quirky adventure celebrates finding wonder in neigh

Cover of Writer to Writer

Writer to Writer

Gail Carson Levine

For the aspiring storyteller who dreams of writing their own book but doesn't know where to start or how to beat writer'

Cover of Punk Rock Karaoke

Punk Rock Karaoke

For the teenager navigating the crossroads of graduation, identity, and finding a community where they can truly be hear

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Cover of The Great American Mousical

The Great American Mousical

Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

For the theater-loving child who thrives on creative collaboration and the magic of the stage, especially when things do

Cover of Road Rash

Mark Huntley Parsons

For the teen seeking their own path, this high-stakes musical journey explores the grit and passion required to chase a

Cover of Good Heavens!

For the child exploring self-expression and performance. These short, engaging plays help children find their voices and

Cover of When Molly Was a Harvey Girl

When Molly Was a Harvey Girl

Frances M. Wood

For the child eager for independence who wants to see how a young person in history navigated the challenges of starting

Cover of Lights, Camera, Cook!

Next Best Junior Chef #1

Lights, Camera, Cook!

Charise Mericle Harper

For the young chef who loves TV competitions but needs to navigate the heat of the kitchen with grace, sportsmanship, an

Cover of Step Up To the Plate, Maria Singh

Step Up To the Plate, Maria Singh

Uma Krishnaswami

For the child exploring their place in a complex world, this story celebrates the courage to play the game you love whil

Cover of Life in Motion

For the child who feels like an outsider in their hobby, this memoir shows how grit and passion can break barriers and l

Cover of Insignia

For the teenager who finds their greatest strengths in digital worlds and wonders how those skills translate to the high

Cover of Wires Crossed

For the child navigating the tricky shifts of a long distance friendship and trying to find their place when social circ

Cover of Cheer Up!: Love and Pompoms

Cheer Up!: Love and Pompoms

Crystal Frasier

For teens navigating the pressure to fit in while staying true to their identity, this graphic novel explores finding ac

Cover of The Unbearable Book Club for Unsinkable Girls

The Unbearable Book Club for Unsinkable Girls

Julie Schumacher

For the teenager who feels like an outsider or is dreading a summer of forced social activities. A story about finding y

Cover of We Are Big Time

We Are Big Time

For the child who feels like an outsider or wants to prove they can stay true to their identity while chasing big dreams

Cover of Kareem Between

Shifa Saltagi Safadi

For the child feeling pulled between different parts of their identity and searching for a way to belong in both worlds.

Cover of Courage

For the child who feels the weight of family expectations or the pressure to belong. This story explores how true braver

Cover of Playing Dad's Song

Playing Dad's Song

D. Dina Friedman

For children navigating the complex waves of grief, this story shows how music and creative expression can provide a pat

Cover of Center Field

For the teen feeling the weight of a parent's expectations or struggling to stay true to their values while competing at

Cover of Clara Schumann: Piano Virtuoso

Clara Schumann: Piano Virtuoso

For the young artist learning that mastery takes grit, this biography shows how Clara Schumann balanced fame, family, an

Cover of Alex Rodriguez

Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

For the young baseball fan who dreams of hitting home runs and wants to see what it takes to reach the top of the Major

Cover of Wildman

For the teen who feels trapped by expectations and is searching for their true self. A high-stakes road trip about shedd

Cover of Love, Football, and other Contact Sports

Love, Football, and other Contact Sports

Alden R. Carter

For the teen navigating the high-stakes world of varsity sports while balancing the quiet, confusing vulnerability of a