What are the books that a teenager should read?
- I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai.
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.
- Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.
- Night by Elie Wiesel.
- We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
- Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon.
Do teenagers today read books?
In recent years, less than 20 percent of U.S. teens report reading a book, magazine or newspaper daily for pleasure, while more than 80 percent say they use social media every day, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
What kind of books are read by teenagers and why?
Top 10 Book Genres To Get Your Teens Reading
- 1) Fantasy. Allow your teens to be taken to unforgettable places filled with magic and action.
- 2) Young Adult. Some readers resonate best with books they can relate to.
- 3) Adventure.
- 4) Classics.
- 5) Self-Help.
- 6) Autobiographies.
- 7) Science Fiction.
- 8) Romance.
Do teens even read anymore?
Few late teen-agers are reading many books. A recent summary of studies cited by Common Sense Media indicates that American teen-agers are less likely to read “for fun” at seventeen than at thirteen. In sum, reading has lost its privileged status; few kids are ashamed that they’re not doing it much.
What are the best classic novels for teens?
Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman.
What are some good books for a teenager?
– The Book Thief. Powerful testament to humanity in Nazi Germany. – Defy the Stars. Sci-fi space thriller is a thought-provoking page-turner.
What genre of books do teens like to read?
Action and Adventure.
How do I get my teen to read more books?
Take Teens to Bookstores and Libraries. Bookstores are far less common now than 20 years ago.