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Growing up in 1930s Alabama, Jem and Scout Finch live a comfortable life playing with their neighbor Dill, spying on the mysterious recluse Boo Radley, and getting into mischief. But when a black man is accused of raping a white woman, and their lawyer father, Atticus, chooses to defend him, the children soon come face to face with the realities of violence and prejudice in their small town. This powerful story deals with mature themes and presents teen readers with a realistic and moving depiction of racism in the segregated South.

Want to see the movie? The 1962 adaptation won three Academy Awards. Parents should note that it contains racially charged language and courtroom descriptions of sexual violence.

Perfect for: Teens with a strong sense of right vs. wrong.

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After barely surviving the car wreck that kills her beloved parents and younger brother, Mia, a talented cellist, is in a coma. She narrates her life story from this place, hovering between life and death, observing her boyfriend and best friend at her bedside as the doctors work to save her life. In the end, Mia must decide whether to come back to a life without her family or to simply let go. This emotional and thought-provoking book deals with intense themes and has some sexual content that make it most appropriate for teens and up.

Want to see the movie? The 2014 adaptation starring Chloe Grace Moretz stays fairly true to the plot of the book.

Perfect for: Teens who like pondering life’s deeper questions.

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Starr lives in two worlds. Garden Heights is a poor, mostly black neighborhood where her family lives. But at her private high school she鈥檚 surrounded by wealthy, mostly white, privileged kids who have never even driven through Garden Heights. Those two worlds clash violently when, on their way home from a party, her best friend is shot and killed by police in a traffic stop. This raw and emotionally powerful book will inspire thoughtful discussions of racism and #BlackLivesMatter from multiple perspectives.

Perfect for: Kids with a sense of social justice.

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Charlie is a shy, sensitive freshman who struggles to navigate the complex, emotionally charged world of high school after his best friend commits suicide. Written as a series of earnest letters from Charlie to an unidentified recipient, the book鈥檚 approachable style makes this intense coming-of-age tale especially relatable for teens and a good choice for reluctant readers. Parents should note that the book covers Charlie鈥檚 observations on topics including suicide, sex, alcohol, and drugs.

Want to see the movie? The 2012 adaptation, which was directed by the book鈥檚 author, closely follows the plot of the book.

Perfect for: Teens who like emotional coming-of-age stories.

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The hook: Just before the Earth is destroyed to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is rescued by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for The Hitchhiker鈥檚 Guide to the Galaxy. The pair take off on an exciting journey through space, meeting a cast of bizarre characters with names like Zaphod Beeblebrox and Veet Voojagig on the way. Tweens and teens love the irreverent, satirical humor that characterize these books (which were originally a radio series).

Want to see the movie? Check out the 2005 adaptation starring Zooey Deschanel and Martin Freeman.

Perfect for: Tweens with a snarky sense of humor.

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This is a fast-paced story about a group of “vegetarian” vampires secretly living among humans. When Isabella Swan moves to a small town, Edward (a vampire posing as a high school student) can’t resist her, and soon they find themselves falling in love. A perfect pick for tween or teen girls. Find at your local library.

Perfect for: Kids who like to see things from a different point of view.

Want to see the movie? Check out the 2008 adaptation starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.

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Libby and Jack have each had a lot to overcome. Libby, who has been homeschooled since fifth grade when her mother died, is starting high school after surgery helped her lose 300 pounds. Jack has a neurological condition that prevents him from recognizing faces. He鈥檚 popular but he keeps people at a distance to hide his disability. The two meet in detention and become friends, and then fall in love. The story alternates between their points of view and addresses teen issues of bullying, self-acceptance, and friendship.

Perfect for: Kids who are both excited about — and nervous about — starting high school.

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Quentin, a nerdy and philosophical high school senior, has an unrequited crush his childhood friend Margo, the beautiful, quirky, popular girl next door. When Margo climbs in Quentin鈥檚 bedroom window one night and invites him to play a series of wild pranks on her cheating boyfriend, Quentin is game. The next morning, Margo has disappeared, leaving mysterious clues for Quentin to follow. He and his friends embark on a road trip to find her, and Quentin ultimately has to face that his feelings for Margo are about who he imagines her to be. This book by a celebrated author of YA literature will inspire discussions about authentic friendship and love.

Want to see the movie? The 2015 adaptation earns its PG-13 rating for language, theme, and content.

Perfect for: Kids navigating popularity and social politics.

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Three African-American bee-keeping sisters become surrogate mother figures to 14-year-old Lily, a white girl who has run away from home to escape her abusive father and learn the truth about her mother鈥檚 death. Set in South Carolina in 1964, the book explores themes of motherhood and female power against the backdrop of the civil rights movement.

Perfect for: Kids who like to dig deeper.

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If your child loves math and science, they’ll love The Martian. Even if they don’t, this book might change their mind. After a dust storm nearly kills his small crew, astronaut Mark Watney’s co-astronauts evacuate the red planet, assuming he is dead. But he’s alive, and now he’s stuck alone on Mars, with no way to contact Earth. Even if he could call for help, a rescue mission would take months to reach him. Written as Mark’s daily log entries documenting his attempts to grow food and renew his supplies of water and oxygen, this sci-fi novel is like a love letter to science, patience, optimism, survival, and perseverance.

Want to see the movie? The 2015 adaptation starring Matt Damon celebrates the victories afforded by his science education.

Perfect for: Adventurers, explorers, and scientists.

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Knowing that she is dying of cancer, teenaged Hazel tries to discourage a budding romance with Augustus, a boy in her cancer support group. But despite her best intentions, the two fall in love and discover that the joy of making a real connection with another person is worth any risk. This is an intense book that deals with the harsh realities of cancer; but it’s uplifting, beautiful prose makes it an appealing story for teens.

Want to see the movie? The 2014 adaptation starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort wonderfully captures the book.

Perfect for: Teens who like tearjerkers.

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This is an unusual novel about the power of words. The Book Thief takes on the seemingly impossible setting of Nazi Germany and the improbability of Death as narrator and weaves together one of the most compelling stories of the year. Winner of the American Library Association’s Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Fiction, the author聽has created what can only be called an instant classic.

Want to see the movie? Check out the faithful 2013 adaptation starring Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson, though parents should note the film contains some violence and intense themes.

Perfect for: Teens聽who like historical fiction.

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