7 Best Books For Teenagers To Boost Self-Esteem

1. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Julia Alvarez is a coming-of-age story about a Latina teenager who is struggling to find her identity.

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2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is a story about a freshman in high school who is trying to find his place in the world.

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3. Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell is a love story about two teenagers who are outsiders in their high school.

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4. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson is a story about a high school freshman who is trying to cope with the aftermath of a sexual assault.

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5. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie is a story about a Native American teenager who is trying to find his place in the world.

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6. Looking for Alaska by John Green is a story about a group of teenagers who are trying to make sense of the world around them.

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7. Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli is a story about a quirky and unique teenager who tries to spread kindness and joy in the world.

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