20 Best Books For Girl Tweens (2023 Update)

Did you know that god's light can shine through every facet of your identity? radiant is an invitation for teen girls and young women to enjoy a candid conversation on identity with bestselling author priscilla shirer. you'll hear reflections on life lessons she's gathered from her teen years until now. she'll show you how the light of god's word shaped her identity, and she'll teach you how it can change and shape your life as well. the culture will try to define you, but this world is starving for something different that comes only from the creative genius of your god. you were created to reflect his light. . . . you were created to be radiant.

Tween girls have access to an unbelievable amount of media and information with just a simple click of the remote or mouse. every outlet they turn to attempts to subtly influence their worldview…and what they believe about themselves directly affects how they live.wynter pitts, founder of for girls like you magazine, gives girls a new devotional showing them a correct definition of themselves, opening their eyes to god's truth and the difference it makes in their lives. each daily devotion includes a prayer to help girls apply the lesson." if you've wondered whether there is anything left on the planet to entertain your young beauties that promotes morals you'd approve of, look no further" —author and speaker priscilla shirer

Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! with all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. (medical consultant: cara natterson, md.) you'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. once you feel comfortable with what's happening, you'll be ready to move on to the the care & keeping of you 2! american girl publishing inc our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! with all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. (medical consultant: cara natterson, md.) you'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. once you feel comfortable with what's happening, you'll be ready to move on to the the care & keeping of you 2!

A new york times bestselling series a usa today bestselling series a california young reader medal–winning series in this riveting series opener, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first.twelve-year-old sophie has never quite fit into her life. she’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. the reason? sophie’s a telepath, someone who can read minds. no one knows her secret—at least, that’s what she thinks… but the day sophie meets fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she’s not alone. he’s a telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well…she isn’t. fitz opens sophie’s eyes to a shocking truth, and she is forced to leave behind her family for a new life in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known. but sophie still has secrets, and they’re buried deep in her memory for good reason: the answers are dangerous and in high-demand. what is her true identity, and why was she hidden among humans? the truth could mean life or death—and time is running out.

A lightning strike gave her a super power…but even a super genius can't solve the problem of middle school. this smart and funny novel is perfect for fans of the fourteenth goldfish, rain reign, and counting by sevens.lucy callahan was struck by lightning. she doesn't remember it, but it changed her life forever. the zap gave her genius-level math skills, and ever since, lucy has been homeschooled. now, at 12 years old, she's technically ready for college. she just has to pass 1 more test–middle school! lucy's grandma insists: go to middle school for 1 year. make 1 friend. join 1 activity. and read 1 book (that's not a math textbook!). lucy's not sure what a girl who does calculus homework for fun can possibly learn in 7th grade. she has everything she needs at home, where nobody can make fun of her rigid routines or her superpowered brain. the equation of lucy's life has already been solved. unless there's been a miscalculation? a celebration of friendship, stacy mcanulty's smart and thoughtful middle-grade debut reminds us all to get out of our comfort zones and embrace what makes us different.an npr best book of the yeara kirkus reviews best book of the year"an engaging story, full of heart and hope. readers of all ages will root for lucy, aka lightning girl. no miscalculations here!" –kate beasley, author of gertie's leap to greatness

What advice and tips should every tween know? 101 things every girl should know is the book every middle school aged girl needs! having a trustworthy resource as a reference can relieve some of those pressures. 101 things every girl should know is the perfect gift for tween and teen girls on valentine's day, birthdays, holiday giving, or as a gift of encouragement.

The teen girl's survival guide is your comprehensive resource for surviving those challenging teenage years while making the most of them. – there is nothing quite as challenging as being a teenage girl. from learning to love yourself and exude confidence to perfecting your personal hygiene routine, dealing with friendships, and handling the many bodily changes you may experience, the teen girl's survival guide consists of everything you need to get through these difficult years. – being a teenage girl is tough. anyone who has been through it before knows it's true. from experiencing puberty to handling peer pressure, it may feel like every day is a new challenge for you to overcome. do you often find yourself asking why your friends are often mean to you or how to handle the adverse effects of social media? if so, the teen girl's survival guide is the perfect book for you! in the teen girl's survival guide, you can expect to: understand the importance of being active and living a healthy lifestyle – master your health and wellness while taking better care of yourself – learn more about what to expect while going through puberty and how to handle it – find out how to handle fights and disagreements with friends – discover the best ways to handle peer pressure like a pro – learn to accept yourself for who you are while building your self-esteem and body image – become better at maintaining healthy social media habits – being a teenage girl is much more complicated than it seems, but using this guide as your go-to resource can help you get through some of the most challenging years with minimal stress. the teen girl's survival guide leaves no stone unturned, covering everything from managing stress to improving your mental health, becoming confident, and even preparing for college and beyond! are you ready to learn the best tips and tricks for surviving your teenage years?

One of time magazine’s 100 best ya books of all time – new york times bestsellera modern-day classic from newbery medalist jerry spinelli, this beloved celebration of individuality is now an original movie on disney+! and don't miss the author's highly anticipated new novel, dead wednesday! from the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of “stargirl, stargirl.” she captures leo borlock’ s heart with just one smile. she sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. the students of mica high are enchanted. at first. then they turn on her. stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her: normal. in this celebration of nonconformity, newbery medalist jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love.don’t miss the sequel, love, stargirl, as well as the warden’s daughter, a novel about another girl who can't help but stand out. “spinelli is a poet of the prepubescent. . . . no writer guides his young characters, and his readers, past these pitfalls and challenges and toward their futures with more compassion.” —the new york times

In this beloved first book in the books of bayern, from new york times bestselling author shannon hale, princess ani must become a goose girl before she can become queen.anidori-kiladra talianna isilee, crown princess of kildenree, spends the first years of her life listening to her aunt's stories and learning the language of the birds, especially the swans. as she grows up, ani develops the skills of animal speech, but she never feels quite comfortable speaking with people. so when ani's mother sends her away to be married in a foreign land, she finds herself at the mercy of her silver-tongued lady in waiting, who leads a mutiny that leaves her alone, destitute, and fleeing for her life. to survive, ani takes on work as a royal goose girl, hiding in plain sight while she develops her forbidden talents and works to discover her own true, powerful voice.the first book in master storyteller shannon hale's beloved books of bayern series is equal parts fantastical and romantic, with an unforgettable protagonist to root for at its center.

The latest installment in the new york times bestselling good night stories for rebel girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking black women and girls who showcase the spirit of black girl magic.good night stories for rebel girls: 100 real-life tales of black girl magic, edited by award-winning journalist lilly workneh with a foreword by #blackgirlmagic originator cashawn thompson, is dedicated to amplifying and celebrating the stories of black women and girls from around the world; features the work of over 60 black female and non-binary authors, illustrators, and editors; is designed to acknowledge, applaud, and amplify the incredible stories of black women and girls from the past and present; and celebrates black girl magic around the world. amongst the women featured from over 30 countries are tennis player naomi osaka, astronaut jeanette epps, author toni morrison, filmmaker ava duvernay; aviator bessie coleman, empress taytu betul, journalist ida b. wells, and many other inspiring leaders, champions, innovators, and creators. good night stories for rebel girls: 100 real-life tales of black girl magic is the fourth volume of the new york times bestselling good night stories for rebel girls series which originally launched in 2016. good night stories for rebel girls: 100 real-life tales of black girl magic is published by rebel girls, a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident global generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. about black girl magic cashawn thompson, a proud third-generation native of washington, dc, came up with the concept “black girls are magic” when she was a little girl growing up with her mother, grandmother, and aunts. it sprang forth fully formed from the mind of a poor little black girl who didn’t yet have the words to describe the brilliance she saw in the women in her family, but had heard countless tales of fairies, witches, and magicians. it was just magic to her. and it still is. black girls are magic became wildly popular in 2013 after cashawn began using the phrase online (it was later shortened to the hashtag #blackgirlmagic) to uplift and praise the accomplishments, beauty, and other amazing qualities of black women.

An instant nyt bestseller! four-time hugo award-winning author n.k. jemisin crafts her most incredible novel yet, the first book in the great cities duology, a crackling tale of culture, identity, magic, and myths in contemporary new york city. "a glorious fantasy." –neil gaiman in manhattan, a young grad student gets off the train and realizes he doesn't remember who he is, where he's from, or even his own name. but he can sense the beating heart of the city, see its history, and feel its power. in the bronx, a lenape gallery director discovers strange graffiti scattered throughout the city, so beautiful and powerful it's as if the paint is literally calling to her. in brooklyn, a politician and mother finds she can hear the songs of her city, pulsing to the beat of her louboutin heels. and they're not the only ones. every great city has a soul. some are ancient as myths, and others are as new and destructive as children. new york? she's got six.

A true story from raina telgemeier, the #1 new york times bestselling, multiple eisner award-winning author of smile, sisters, drama, and ghosts raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. it soon becomes clear that raina's tummy trouble isn't going away… and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. what's going on? raina telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face — and conquer — her fears.

Age range 12+ the new gut-wrenching epic from the new york times bestselling author of sky in the deep. for as long as she can remember, tova has lived among the svell, the people who found her washed ashore as a child and used her for her gift as a truthtongue. her own home and clan are long-faded memories, but the sacred symbols and staves inked over every inch of her skin mark her as one who can cast t ehr une stones and see into the future. she has found a fragile place among those who fear her, but when two clans to the east bury their age-old blood feud and join together as one, her world is dangerous close to collapse. for the first time in generations, the leaders of the svell are divided. should they maintain peace or go to war with the allied clans to protect their newfound power? and when their chieftain looks to tova to cast the stones, she sets into motion a series of events that will not only change the landscape of the mainland forever but will give her something she believed she could never have again — a home.

The fascinating stories of these fifty girls who were used by god will inspire young readers.the stories of helen roseveare, corrie ten boom, joni eareckson and many others are brought to life by award-winning author irene howat. each book contains the stories of ten girls who grew up to be used by god in amazing ways. readers will not only be amazed at the bravery, cleverness and faith of these girls, but will be inspired to look to the god who worked through each of them. the books contain ten easy to read chapters of equal length. each character's chapter begins with an incident or memory from their childhood, reminding the reader that people who grew up to do amazing things were once children just like them. the chapters have a fact file, a keynote, a think spot and a prayer to help think through and apply what has been learned in the chapter. the books also conclude with a quiz to see how much the reader remembers. this box set contains all five ten girls books in a cardboard slipcase. the set includes ten girls who changed the world (isobel kuhn; mary slessor; joni eareckson; corrie ten boom; evelyn brand; gladys aylward; jackie pullinger; amy carmichael; elizabeth fry; and catherine booth) ten girls who used their talents (anne lawson; selina countess of huntingdon; mildred cable; katie ann mackinnon; sarah edwards; patricia st john; helen roseveare; harriet beecher stowe; mary verghese; and maureen mckenna) ten girls who made history (mary jane kinnaird; emma dryer; florence nightingale; lottie moon; ida scudder; jeanette li; henrietta mears; bessie adams; betty greene; and elisabeth elliot) ten girls who didn't give in (blandina; perpetua; lady jane grey; anne askew; lysken dirks; marion harvey; margaret wilson; judith weinberg; betty stam; and esther john) ten girls who made a difference (monica of thagaste; katherine luther; susanna wesley; ann judson; maria taylor; susannah spurgeon; bethan lloyd-jones; edith schaeffer; sabina wurmbrand; and ruth bell graham)the lightkeepers introduces readers aged 8-12 to the enjoyment of reading christians biographies.

In this first book of her series, catching waves on her board, joss is all in, 100%. when the surf's up, she pops out her hearing aid, hops on her board, and paddles into the waves. joss is stoked to enter a surfing video contest with her surf sister sofia and murph the surfing bulldog. if she can master a killer aerial like the frontside air and get her brother dylan to catch it on video, maybe she'd even have a shot at winning. but dylan throws her a curve: he dares her to try out for the cheer team. no way joss can't see herself as a cheerleader. (what's with those ginormous hairbows, anyway?) she's 100% surfer girl, and dylan knows it! still, if she takes him up on his dare, then maybe he'll help her with her video it's worth a try, right? 152 pages. paperback. author: erin falligant.

As a teen girl, you are likely feeling pressure and stress from every direction. having good, healthy relationships with friends you can count on makes all the difference. in this guide, psychologist and teen expert lucie hemmen offers ten tips to guide you toward creating and maintaining the social life you want. even better, the real experts that make this guide special are older teen girls who have recently been where you are now–and have plenty to say about it. as you move through this fun and engaging guide, you will get a sense of who you are as a friend, appreciate authentic qualities you can share with others, and get moving toward expanding the quality and quantity of your social connections. before you know it, small steps will lead to big changes and you will find yourself more confident, connected, and happy. grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt), the ten tips guide you in developing yourself in both simple and significant ways. you will engage in thought-provoking exercises and take fun quizzes spaced between tips to get you thinking more deeply about yourself and others. if you're ready to get going on your social life, this book will show you the way.

Being a girl isn't always easy, and growing up is far from a walk in the park. this time of transition is particularly confusing without a confidante to help. meet sarah o'leary burningham, a real-life big sister here to coach preteens through all of life's big moments, from first bras to first periods. filled with letters and testimonials from real girls—as well as confidence-boosting advice and myth-busting sidebars—this fun, accessible, and highly visual book is a must-have for every girl navigating her way through the preteen years.

As a teen girl, you are likely feeling pressure and stress from every direction. having good, healthy relationships with friends you can count on makes all the difference. in this guide, psychologist and teen expert lucie hemmen offers ten tips to guide you toward creating and maintaining the social life you want. even better, the real experts that make this guide special are older teen girls who have recently been where you are now–and have plenty to say about it. as you move through this fun and engaging guide, you will get a sense of who you are as a friend, appreciate authentic qualities you can share with others, and get moving toward expanding the quality and quantity of your social connections. before you know it, small steps will lead to big changes and you will find yourself more confident, connected, and happy. grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt), the ten tips guide you in developing yourself in both simple and significant ways. you will engage in thought-provoking exercises and take fun quizzes spaced between tips to get you thinking more deeply about yourself and others. if you're ready to get going on your social life, this book will show you the way.

Being a girl isn't always easy, and growing up is far from a walk in the park. this time of transition is particularly confusing without a confidante to help. meet sarah o'leary burningham, a real-life big sister here to coach preteens through all of life's big moments, from first bras to first periods. filled with letters and testimonials from real girls—as well as confidence-boosting advice and myth-busting sidebars—this fun, accessible, and highly visual book is a must-have for every girl navigating her way through the preteen years.

– hip, new series targeting teen readers and today's topics filled with fun tips, exciting stories, bulleted lists, and more! – from the creators of the bestselling little black book series that has sold over 200,000 copies! – stylish format that appeals to teen girls and makes reading fun! – cathy bartel has been the support behind one of the largest youth ministries in america, oneighty with over 450 affiliates nationwide!