Top Empowering Teen Fiction (8 books)

The fiction that helps you grow. This list celebrates Teen & Young Adult books about characters who overcome doubt, embrace their unique identity, and stand tall in the face of pressure. Whether they are battling inner demons, tackling mental health struggles, or learning the hard lessons of self-worth—these stories inspire you to be unapologetically you. Vote for the books that empower and inspire you!

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1	Out of My Mind (Out of My Mind, #1) by Sharon M. Draper (Goodreads Author) 4.35 avg rating — 186,748 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 84,113 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Good Different (Good Different #1) by Meg Eden Kuyatt (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 3,676 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	October, October by Katya Balen 4.36 avg rating — 5,431 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Thing with Feathers by McCall Hoyle (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 2,936 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Huda and Me by H. Hayek 4.09 avg rating — 289 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.67 avg rating — 7,245,289 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Wonder (Wonder, #1) by R.J. Palacio 4.36 avg rating — 1,186,769 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars