But if they don't bat an eyelash at those, we have more offbeat options that could strike their fancy. If one or all of these speaks to their tastes, we've got deeper cuts that will have them frantically downloading another one. Salinger, and the heartstring-tugging high school romances that made John Green a household name.
You probably already know the seminal works by literary legends like Harper Lee and J.D. And for a lot of teenagers who claim to hate it, finding the subject matter that draws them in may prove the difference between dragging their feet on finishing their required reading list and devouring a new read without grumbling.īecause middle grade and young adult books have more to offer than ever before, there's no shortage of great literature available that speaks directly to the life and times your Gen Zer is going through right now, especially those who are dealing with bullying, LGBTQ+ issues, acceptance or just garden-variety high school angst. Teens who read widely can better handle complex concepts, score better on standardized tests and are often more accepting of those who are different from themselves. Whether your teen is the type to sneak a book under the covers after lights-out or a more reluctant reader, everyone can benefit from getting lost between the pages of a good novel.
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