Taryn Brumfitt
Embrace Your Body
A compassionate, non-preachy guide that helps teens navigate the messy reality of puberty and social media pressure without shaming them.
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Nonfiction · ages 10–14 · 850L · 2021
A gripping memoir that breaks the mold — Rosser's voice is direct and earned, and the story of bringing polo to an underserved Philadelphia community gives kids a real template for courage that isn't about being fearless, but about showing up when the odds are stacked.
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by Susan Kuklin
Nonfiction · ages 14–18 · 820L · 2015
Honest, unsentimental portraits of six trans and non-binary teens—no scripts or inspiration narratives, just real voices on identity, family, safety, and what comes next.
Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith
by Deborah Heiligman
Nonfiction · ages 10–14 · 820L
A masterful dual biography that treats a marriage—not just a scientist—as the subject; teens see how two thoughtful people with genuine disagreements built something real.