It's no secret that teen books bring out some of the freshest and most diverse voices you can read, but did you know that many amazing books for teens were written by teen authors? Check out some of these top picks of brilliant teens who decided to unleash their story for us to enjoy.
In the Forests of the Night is a vampire novel so creepy and gripping that it is almost shocking. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes was only 13 when she wrote it. Pick it up before Halloween!
Karen Bao started writing Dove Arising when she was 17 and used her brilliant imagination to create a suspenseful and action-packed book about a futuristic teen superhero.
Dove Arising is available in other formats.
Hear directly about the struggles and triumphs of a transgender teen from Jazz Jennings, author of the hilarious and inspiring teen memoir Being Jazz.
Being Jazz is available in other formats.
Please Don't Kill the Freshman is the groundbreaking memoir of 17-year-old Zoe, who depicts life as a teenager like only a teen could—full of drama, heartbreak, anger, love, dark humor and friendship.
There are many other great reads for teens, by teens. Share your favorite in the comments!
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