Books > Teen & Young Adult
1. Becoming by Michelle Obama: This inspiring and moving memoir from former First Lady Michelle Obama is the story of her remarkable journey from the South Side of Chicago to the White House, and how she balanced work, family, and her husband’s political ascendancy.
2. I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai: This autobiography tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani girl who defied the Taliban and fought for the right of girls to receive an education.
3. The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank: This classic diary of a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis during World War II is an inspiring and heartbreaking account of courage, resilience, and hope.
4. The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls: This memoir tells the story of a young girl growing up in a chaotic and dysfunctional family, and her struggles to survive despite the odds.
5. The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X: This autobiography of Malcolm X, a leader of the civil rights movement, is an inspirational story of his journey from a criminal life to a life of activism and service.
6. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green: This bestselling novel tells the story of two teenage cancer patients who fall in love, and their struggle to find meaning in life and death.
7. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand: This is the true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete who survived a plane crash in World War II and endured years of torture and starvation as a prisoner of war.
8. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot: This non-fiction book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, a poor African-American woman who unknowingly had her cells used for medical research, and the ethical issues surrounding her case.
9. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney: This bestselling children’s series follows the misadventures of Greg Heffley, an awkward middle-schooler navigating the ups and downs of life.
10. Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper: This novel tells the story of Melody, a young girl with cerebral palsy who is determined to find her voice and speak out.