The Best Teen Books for Girls Dealing With High School

Navigating high school as a teenage girl can be a confusing and painful time, no matter where on the social spectrum she may fall. Learning about relationships and expectations while finding yourself in the process isn̵7;t easy for anyone. Having a good book to turn to can sometimes provide teen girls with the only reprieve they may find from a world that is otherwise complicated. The best books are the ones that will also grant them the opportunity to reflect upon who they are, who they want to be and who they should be surrounding themselves with along the way.

  1. ̶0;Are You There God? It̵7;s Me, Margaret̶1;

    • This classic novel by Judy Bloom tells the tale of a young girl entering womanhood in a way many teenagers will be able to relate to, even if they are too embarrassed to admit it. Margaret̵7;s fears and expectations for the future will help girls know they are not alone in harboring the same, while also providing insight into certain changes they may otherwise have been too uncomfortable to ask about. Bloom has created a recognizable heroine in whom teen girls have continued to see themselves throughout the years.

    ̶0;The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants̶1;

    • Ann Brashares is the author behind this book, which follows the lives of four best friends who are joined by a shared pair of jeans during their first summer apart. Each embarking upon a journey of self-discovery, their adventures lead them in different directions even as their friendship continues to unite them. With themes surrounding dating, loss, friendship and growing up, ̶0;The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants̶1; will draw teen girls in and help them to reflect upon their own lives and relationships.

    ̶0;The Difference Between You and Me̶1;

    • Written by Madeleine George, this novel explores unspoken relationships and the concept of varied perspectives to each and every situation. Providing the point of view experienced by three different characters, readers are bound to find a perspective to which they relate, even if the theme of same-sex relationships isn̵7;t directly applicable to their lives. The message is clear as these girls each struggle to discover who they are and what they deserve from their futures.

    ̶0;Speak̶1;

    • Laurie Halse Anderson weaves the tale of a young girl ostracized from her social circle after calling the police during a party. As Melinda̵7;s friends turn their backs on her, she struggles to once more find her voice and face what happened at that party. Important issues are explored that all teen girls should contemplate, putting themselves in Melinda̵7;s shoes and questioning how they would cope with her experiences.

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