29 Best Young Adult Nonfiction Books
Young Adult Nonfiction is a popular category for many book lovers. Our team at Speechify has curated a list of the top Young Adult Nonfiction audiobooks everyone must read.
See the top 29 Young Adult Nonfiction audiobooks below.
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All-Caps YOU
- By: Emma Mae Jenkins
- Length: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Publisher: Two Words Publishing
- Publish date: May 05, 2020
- Language: English
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4.68(94 ratings)
4.68(94 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USDYoung women are under more pressure than ever before: pressure to be pretty, to be successful, to have a perfect selfie game. Is it possible for them to be their true selves? Or must they fit into the same mold as the rest of their peers? Into thisYoung women are under more pressure than ever before: pressure to be pretty, to be successful, to have a perfect selfie game. Is it possible for them to be their true selves? Or must they fit into the same mold as the rest of their peers? Into this world of ever-growing pressure bursts Emma Mae Jenkins with a message of hope and unabashed joy.
Emma Mae knows what it feels like to be judged and bullied, but she chooses to ignore the haters and instead focus on a message of love and acceptance in Jesus Christ. In this powerful devotional, Emma Mae will show young women what it looks like to live a life of rejoicing in God’s love and the incredible excitement they can feel when they “live in ALL CAPS” for Him.
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Land of Hope
- By: Wilfred M. McClay
- Narrator: Adam Verner
- Length: 8 hours 9 minutes
- Publisher: Black Hills Audiobooks, LLC
- Publish date: June 21, 2022
- Language: English
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4.59(431 ratings)
4.59(431 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USDThe American story begins before there was an America at all, except in the imagination of peoples around the world, living in poverty and yearning for freedom. From its beginnings America has been a land of hope, a magnet for people looking for aThe American story begins before there was an America at all, except in the imagination of peoples around the world, living in poverty and yearning for freedom. From its beginnings America has been a land of hope, a magnet for people looking for a new beginning, a new life for themselves and their families. Out of their efforts, a new nation gradually came into being. It was a nation formed by men and women who believed that freedom meant being able to rule themselves, rather than being ruled over by distant kings and princes. Such a nation would be a great experiment, a large republic unlike any other in history. Through a brave war of independence, and wise acts of statecraft, its leaders created a system of government that could protect the ideals of freedom and self-rule that they cherished. It was a brilliant system. But it was far from perfect, especially in its permitting the continued existence of slavery. It could not prevent a bloody and wounding civil war, a terrible contest pitting brother against brother and testing the great experiment to the breaking point–testing, but not breaking. The nation came out of the Civil War and postwar Reconstruction battered, but with a future full of possibility lying ahead.
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Land of Hope
- By: Wilfred M. McClay
- Narrator: Adam Verner
- Length: 9 hours 13 minutes
- Publisher: Black Hills Audiobooks, LLC
- Publish date: June 21, 2022
- Language: English
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4.59(431 ratings)
4.59(431 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USDThe Founders of the American nation would have had trouble recognizing the America that emerged after the Civil War. By century’s end, we had rapidly evolved into the world’s greatest industrial power. It was a nation of large new citiesThe Founders of the American nation would have had trouble recognizing the America that emerged after the Civil War. By century’s end, we had rapidly evolved into the world’s greatest industrial power. It was a nation of large new cities populated by immigrants from all over the world. And it was a nation that was taking an increasingly active role on the world stage, even to the point of acquiring an empire of its own. Many Americans began to wonder whether this modern nation had outgrown its original Constitution. That document had been written back in the eighteenth century, after all, and one of its main goals was limiting the size and scope of government. But did that goal make sense in the dynamic new America of the twentieth century? That became a central question. The Progressive movement and its successors believed it was time to replace the Constitution with laws permitting a larger and more powerful government. Others firmly rejected such changes and insisted on the permanent validity of the Constitution’s ideal of limited government. In addition, with the two great world wars of the twentieth century and the Cold War that came after them, America found itself thrust into a position of overwhelming world leadership?something else that the Founders never imagined or wanted. Such leadership required the development of a large and permanent military establishment whose very existence ran up against the nation’s founding traditions. With the end of the Cold War, America faced a decision. Should it shed the world responsibilities it had taken on during the twentieth century? Or should it treat those responsibilities as a permanent obligation? That debate, which has deep roots in American history, continues to this day.
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Live on Purpose
- By: Sadie Robertson Huff
- Narrator: Sadie Robertson Huff
- Length: 4 hours 39 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: September 28, 2021
- Language: English
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4.58(516 ratings)
4.58(516 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0018.99 USDLearn how to celebrate every moment in life while living enthusiastically and following your God-given passions. New York Times bestselling author Sadie Robertson invites you to reach new depths of faith and new heights of life as you discover howLearn how to celebrate every moment in life while living enthusiastically and following your God-given passions. New York Times bestselling author Sadie Robertson invites you to reach new depths of faith and new heights of life as you discover how to live life to the fullest through 100 relevant devotions.
Live on Purpose takes the life-changing messages from Sadie’s bestselling books Live Fearless and Live and helps you apply those truths through Scripture, prayer, and her passionate message to live well.
Through each of Sadie’s authentic and relatable entries, you’ll take away practical tools for
- overcoming fear and living with confidence
- living without limitations by setting aside fear, anxiety, and comparison
- authentically celebrating every moment in life
- replacing temporary highs with the promises of God
- dreaming big and living life on purpose!
Live on Purpose, which made the USA Today and ECPA bestseller lists, is a valuable message for anyone eager to make a difference in the world and is a perfect gift for the holidays, graduation, birthdays, or a faith anniversary. You’ll discover that when you follow your God-given passions, nothing can stop you from living your most enthusiastic, purposeful life. It’s time to let go of fear and follow God.
Sadie is a wholesome and trusted role model and enthusiastic voice for her generation, reaching millions of teens, young adults, and parents through her books, social platforms, and hit podcast, WHOA That’s Good.
Read Sadie’s additional inspirational bestselling books, Live Fearless and Live.
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Uncover Exciting History
- By: Amy Puetz
- Narrator: Jim Hodges
- Length: 4 hours 19 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2017
- Language: English
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4.5(3 ratings)
4.5(3 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0014.95 USDBring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. What is history anyway? It is the story of real people who did real things. For history to be fun for everyone (even those whoBring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings.
What is history anyway? It is the story of real people who did real things. For history to be fun for everyone (even those who think they hate history), it must go beyond hard facts and meaningless dates to the real people who made the significant events happen. People like George Washington, who bravely crossed the partly frozen Delaware River to attack the British at Trenton. Stories like that of the bold Americans who bravely fought against the Barbary pirates during the little-known Barbary War show how interesting history is.
In this audiobook, you will discover how the US created the Constitution, experience the miraculous victory at the Battle of New Orleans, explore America’s expansion west, and uncover one of America’s best weapons used during World War II.
This audiobook is great for history buffs, those who want the story behind the event, adults who want a snapshot view of American history, and homeschool families for students twelve and up.
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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
- By: Jason Reynolds
- Narrator: Jason Reynolds
- Length: 4 hours 11 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: March 10, 2020
- Language: English
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4.49(42821 ratings)
4.49(42821 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0024.98 USDThe #1 New York Times bestseller and a USAToday bestseller! A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism–and antiracism–in America This is NOT a history book. This is a book about the here and now. A book to help usThe #1 New York Times bestseller and a USAToday bestseller!A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism–and antiracism–in America
This is NOT a history book.
This is a book about the here and now.
A book to help us better understand why we are where we are.
A book about race.The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. This remarkable reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning reveals the history of racist ideas in America, and inspires hope for an antiracist future. It takes you on a race journey from then to now, shows you why we feel how we feel, and why the poison of racism lingers. It also proves that while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and distribute, they can also be discredited.
Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas–and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives.
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Mo’s Bows: A Young Person’s Guide to Start-Up Success
- By: Moziah Bridges
- Narrator: Moziah Bridges
- Length: 3 hours 19 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: October 15, 2019
- Language: English
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4.43(29 ratings)
4.43(29 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0022.98 USDA Young Person’s Guide to Starting Your Own Business Written by a Successful Kidpreneur! Running a successful business can be hard for anyone, but seventeen-year-old Moziah Bridges has becomes a pro at it. His company, Mo’s Bow’s,A Young Person’s Guide to Starting Your Own Business Written by a Successful Kidpreneur!... Read moreRunning a successful business can be hard for anyone, but seventeen-year-old Moziah Bridges has becomes a pro at it. His company, Mo’s Bow’s, is what today’s “kidpreneurs” dream of achieving–a successful business selling a product that one loves and is passionate about. In his book, Mo will share his BOWS of Business: Believe in yourself, take the Opportunity to give back, Work hard/study hard, and have Support from friends and family. He knows there is a Mo’s Bows in every household-kids just need someone to help nurture their talents.
Aimed at young teen readers, Mo’s book will share his journey to success and reveal all the ups and downs and important lessons he learned along the way-as well as provide prescriptive information and tips on how to start your own business and succeed. This will be an inspirational, fun read that will show kids just like Mo how to achieve their dreams. Complete with a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Daymond John, this book is sure to inspire budding young entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals.
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Matthew Espinosa: More Than Me
- By: Matthew Espinosa
- Narrator: Matthew Espinosa
- Length: 1 hours 35 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: April 04, 2017
- Language: English
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4.42(6 ratings)
4.42(6 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0014.99 USDYou may think you know everything about multiplatform entertainer Matthew Espinosa–but he’s here to tell you so much more in his debut book. You know Matthew is burning up the internet with more than 18 million fans across YouTube, Vine,You may think you know everything about multiplatform entertainer Matthew Espinosa–but he’s here to tell you so much more in his debut book.
You know Matthew is burning up the internet with more than 18 million fans across YouTube, Vine, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You know about his starring role in the hit movie Be Somebody. And you know he makes you laugh every time.
More Than Me tells you what you don’t know, offering an inside look at Matthew’s life and a new side of him that’s hilarious and heartfelt.
For the first time, Matthew wants to let the world in on the true story of his wild ride to success and why he loves what he does. In this must-have for any fan, Matthew is ready to share how legendary you can all be–together.
More Than Me cover photo by Chris Eckert.
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I Have the Right To
- By: Chessy Prout
- Narrator: Chessy Prout
- Length: 11 hours 5 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
- Publish date: January 01, 2018
- Language: English
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4.41(1501 ratings)
4.41(1501 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0023.99 USD“A bold, new voice.” —People “A nuanced addition to the #MeToo conversation.” —Vice A young survivor tells her searing, visceral story of sexual assault, justice, and healing in this gutwrenching memoir.The“A bold, new voice.” —People
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“A nuanced addition to the #MeToo conversation.” —Vice
A young survivor tells her searing, visceral story of sexual assault, justice, and healing in this gutwrenching memoir.
The numbers are staggering: nearly one in five girls ages fourteen to seventeen have been the victim of a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault. This is the true story of one of those girls.
In 2014, Chessy Prout was a freshman at St. Paul’s School, a prestigious boarding school in New Hampshire, when a senior boy sexually assaulted her as part of a ritualized game of conquest. Chessy bravely reported her assault to the police and testified against her attacker in court. Then, in the face of unexpected backlash from her once-trusted school community, she shed her anonymity to help other survivors find their voice.
This memoir is more than an account of a horrific event. It takes a magnifying glass to the institutions that turn a blind eye to such behavior and a society that blames victims rather than perpetrators. Chessy’s story offers real, powerful solutions to upend rape culture as we know it today. Prepare to be inspired by this remarkable young woman and her story of survival, advocacy, and hope in the face of unspeakable trauma. -
Brave Face
- By: Shaun David Hutchinson
- Narrator: Shaun David Hutchinson
- Length: 7 hours 21 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
- Publish date: January 01, 2019
- Language: English
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4.41(1970 ratings)
4.41(1970 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0019.99 USDA YALSA 2020 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Selection“[P]rofound…a triumph–a full-throated howl to the moon to remind us why we choose to survive and thrive.” –Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling author ofA YALSA 2020 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Selection
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“[P]rofound…a triumph–a full-throated howl to the moon to remind us why we choose to survive and thrive.” –Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling author of Tradition
“Razor-sharp, deeply revealing, and brutally honest…emotionally raw and deeply insightful.” —Booklist (starred review)
The critically acclaimed author of We Are the Ants opens up about what led to an attempted suicide in his teens, and his path back from the experience.
“I wasn’t depressed because I was gay. I was depressed and gay.”
Shaun David Hutchinson was nineteen. Confused. Struggling to find the vocabulary to understand and accept who he was and how he fit into a community in which he couldn’t see himself. The voice of depression told him that he would never be loved or wanted, while powerful and hurtful messages from society told him that being gay meant love and happiness weren’t for him.
A million moments large and small over the years all came together to convince Shaun that he couldn’t keep going, that he had no future. And so he followed through on trying to make that a reality.
Thankfully Shaun survived, and over time, came to embrace how grateful he is and how to find self-acceptance. In this courageous and deeply honest memoir, Shaun takes readers through the journey of what brought him to the edge, and what has helped him truly believe that it does get better. -
We Are Displaced
- By: Malala Yousafzai
- Narrator: Malala Yousafzai
- Length: 4 hours 1 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: January 08, 2019
- Language: English
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4.4(5666 ratings)
4.4(5666 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0024.98 USDIn this powerful book, Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai introduces the people behind the statistics and news stories about the millions of people displaced worldwide.After her father was murdered, Maria... Read moreIn this powerful book, Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai introduces the people behind the statistics and news stories about the millions of people displaced worldwide.
After her father was murdered, Maria escaped in the middle of the night with her mother.
Zaynab was out of school for two years as she fled war before landing in America. Her sister, Sabreen, survived a harrowing journey to Italy.
Ajida escaped horrific violence, but then found herself battling the elements to keep her family safe.
Malala’s experiences visiting refugee camps caused her to reconsider her own displacement — first as an Internally Displaced Person when she was a young child in Pakistan, and then as an international activist who could travel anywhere in the world except to the home she loved. In We Are Displaced, Malala not only explores her own story, but she also shares the personal stories of some of the incredible girls she has met on her journeys — girls who have lost their community, relatives, and often the only world they’ve ever known.
In a time of immigration crises, war, and border conflicts, We Are Displaced is an important reminder from one of the world’s most prominent young activists that every single one of the 68.5 million currently displaced is a person — often a young person — with hopes and dreams.
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Siempre Contestare Tus Cartas
- By: Caitlin Alifirenka
- Narrator: Chukwudi Iwuji
- Length: 9 hours 33 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: December 05, 2017
- Language: Spanish
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4.39(1 ratings)
4.39(1 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0022.98 USDLa historia veridica de una nina norteamericana de 12 anos y un nino de Zimbabwe, a los que una carta les cambio sus vidas para siempre. Comenzo como una tarea escolar. Todos en la clase de Caitlin escribieron a un estudiante desconocido en algunLa historia veridica de una nina norteamericana de 12 anos y un nino de Zimbabwe, a los que una carta les cambio sus vidas para siempre. Comenzo como una tarea escolar. Todos en la clase de Caitlin escribieron a un estudiante desconocido en algun lugar lejano. Martin tuvo suerte de recibir una carta del proyecto de un amigo por correspondencia. Llegaron solo 10 cartas y habia 50 ninos en la clase. Pero el era el estudiante mas avanzado del grupo, de modo que se le entrego la primera carta. Esta carta fue el comienzo de una correspondencia que se extendio a lo largo de 6 anos y cambio sus vidas. En esta acaparante memoria doble, Caitlin y Martin cuentan como se convirtieron en mejores amigos – y en mejores personas – gracias a sus intercambios epistolares a gran distancia. Es un relato inspirador que ofrece una vision mas alla de la vida propia hacia la maravilla que es el mundo y el lugar que cada persona ocupa en el.
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Feminist AF
- By: Brittney Cooper
- Narrator: Shayna Small
- Length: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: October 21, 2021
- Language: English
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4.38(122 ratings)
4.38(122 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USDLoud and rowdy girls, quiet and nerdy girls, girls who rock naturals, girls who wear weave, outspoken and opinionated girls, girls still finding their voice, queer girls, trans girls, and gender nonbinary young people who want to make the worldLoud and rowdy girls, quiet and nerdy girls, girls who rock naturals, girls who wear weave, outspoken and opinionated girls, girls still finding their voice, queer girls, trans girls, and gender nonbinary young people who want to make the world better: Feminist AF uses the insights of feminism to address issues relevant to today’s young womxn. What do you do when you feel like your natural hair is ugly, or when classmates keep touching it? How do you handle your self-confidence if your family or culture prizes fair-skinned womxn over darker-skinned ones? How do you balance your identities if you’re an immigrant or the child of immigrants? How do you dress and present yourself in ways that feel good when society condemns anything outside of the norm? Covering colorism and politics, romance and pleasure, code switching, and sexual violence, Feminist AF is the empowering guide to living your feminism out loud.
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Straight Up
- By: Trent Shelton
- Length: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publish date: August 04, 2020
- Language: English
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4.35(179 ratings)
4.35(179 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.99 USDNavigating life can be tough sometimes, especially as a teen. Bestselling author and former NFL player Trent Shelton has been through some hard times as well, and he shares his own story of finding himself and a better path forward, providingNavigating life can be tough sometimes, especially as a teen. Bestselling author and former NFL player Trent Shelton has been through some hard times as well, and he shares his own story of finding himself and a better path forward, providing straight-up truths and uplifting advice to help you through the issues you face at school, at home, or within yourself.
Who do you have in your life who’s not afraid to tell you the honest-to-God truth? Who do you have who’s a real source of wisdom when life gets real?
With his trademark combination of raw honesty and practical next steps, motivational speaker Trent Shelton shares the missteps he made growing up and the hard-won lessons he learned in short, easy-to read chapters and thought-provoking questions. Throughout, he provides honest advice to help you find a way through some of the most confusing topics in your own life, including:
- relationships
- friendships
- fear and depression
- and your past trauma
And while you might not make it out of the storms of life completely unscathed, the wisdom and lessons in this book can help you can make it out stronger, and discover the best you waiting inside.
Straight Up is perfect for:
- teens and young adults 13 and up
- anyone looking for inspiration during hard times
- small group use
Interactive exercises to help you implement Trent’s ideas in your own life are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.
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A Face for Picasso
- By: Ariel Henley
- Length: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: November 02, 2021
- Language: English
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4.34(813 ratings)
4.34(813 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0019.99 USDThere was danger in the kind of beauty I was desperate to achieve. At only eight months old, identical twin sisters Ariel and Zan Henley were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome–a rare condition where the bones in the head fuse prematurely. TheyThere was danger in the kind of beauty I was desperate to achieve.
At only eight months old, identical twin sisters Ariel and Zan Henley were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome–a rare condition where the bones in the head fuse prematurely. They were the first twins known to survive it.
Growing up, Ariel and her sister endured numerous medical procedures to keep them alive. Doctors expanded the twins’ skulls and broke bones to make room for their growing organs. After each surgery, the sisters felt like strangers to each
other, unable to recognize themselves in the mirror. Their case attracted international attention. A French fashion magazine said Ariel and Zan “resembled the works of Picasso,” as if they were abstract paintings, not girls just trying to survive.Later, plastic surgeons cut and trimmed and tugged their faces toward a tenuous aesthetic ideal. The girls dreamed of appearing “beautiful” but would settle for “normal.”
Fighting for acceptance was a daily chore. Between besting middle school bullies, becoming a cheerleader in high school, and finding her literary voice in college, Ariel learned to navigate a beauty-obsessed world with a facial disfigurement to
become the woman she is today.From a resonant new voice, here is an unforgettable young adult memoir about beauty, sisterhood, and the strength it takes to put your life–and yourself–back together, time and time again.
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You Have a Brain
- By: Ben Carson, M.D.
- Length: 6 hours 8 minutes
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publish date: February 03, 2015
- Language: English
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4.33(994 ratings)
4.33(994 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.99 USDEight proven principles to help you overcome your self-doubt, conquer your fear of the future, reverse negative thoughts about yourself, and hurdle any other obstacles standing between you and your dreams. But instead of letting his circumstancesEight proven principles to help you overcome your self-doubt, conquer your fear of the future, reverse negative thoughts about yourself, and hurdle any other obstacles standing between you and your dreams.
But instead of letting his circumstances control him, Dr. Carson took control of his attitude and actions, leading to his discovery of eight straightforward but revolutionary principles that helped shape his future.
In You Have a Brain, Dr. Carson unpacks the eight important parts of T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G.—Talent, Honesty, Insight, Being Nice, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth Learning, and God—and presents the stories of people who demonstrated those things in his life.
Through the advice and real-world examples laid out in these pages, you will learn how to incorporate these T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. principles into your own life so that you, like Dr. Carson, can embrace an amazing future filled with incredible success.
You Have a Brain:
- Includes discussion questions at the back of the book
- Unpacks the eight essential parts of Thinking Big: Talent, Honesty, Insight, Strong People Skills, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth Learning, and God
- Is written by Dr. Ben Carson, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, former presidential candidate, and current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Teaches great life lessons for young men and women
- Is the perfect gift for high school and college graduations, birthdays, and confirmations, and a great addition to YA book clubs and YA study groups
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The IF in Life
- By: Rashad Jennings
- Length: 4 hours 56 minutes
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publish date: May 08, 2018
- Language: English
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4.33(149 ratings)
4.33(149 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0018.99 USDIn his first ever book, The IF in Life: How to Get Off Life’s Sidelines and Become Your Best Self, NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings shares his inspiring story and experiences, imparts practical advice, andIn his first ever book, The IF in Life: How to Get Off Life’s Sidelines and Become Your Best Self, NFL running back and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings shares his inspiring story and experiences, imparts practical advice, and encourages readers to follow their dreams.
As a kid, Rashad Jennings dreamed of one day playing in the NFL, but the odds were stacked against him—he was an overweight kid with glasses, asthma, and a 0.6 GPA. Today, Rashad is a record-setting running back who has played with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Oakland Raiders, and the New York Giants.
In The IF in Life, Rashad writes about the decisions that shaped his life. From overcoming injuries and setbacks to reaching goals and everything in between, Rashad’s transparency about his journey will encourage readers to hold on to faith in the midst of uncertainty and win big in life.
Perfect for football fans of all ages, this book also features photos from Rashad’s childhood, college years, and professional career.
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Kian and Jc: Don’t Try This at Home!
- By: Kian Lawley
- Narrator: Kian Lawley
- Length: 1 hours 12 minutes
- Publisher: HarperFestival
- Publish date: June 28, 2016
- Language: English
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4.32(531 ratings)
4.32(531 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0011.99 USDFrom personalities and entertainers Kian Lawley and Jc Caylen comes a completely wild and entirely true account of their rise to internet fame: Kian and Jc: Don’t Try This at Home! More than 7 million YouTube subscribers, 5 million TwitterFrom personalities and entertainers Kian Lawley and Jc Caylen comes a completely wild and entirely true account of their rise to internet fame: Kian and Jc: Don’t Try This at Home! More than 7 million YouTube subscribers, 5 million Twitter followers, and 5 million Instagram followers cannot wait for this sometimes hilarious, sometimes awkward, and always crazy collection of stories and interviews narrated by the Kian and Jc themselves.
Fans of their YouTube channel, KianAndJc, can expect an intimate look at the comedians’ wild ride to fame and insight into their future plans, along with big laughs. This candid record of Kian and Jc’s success documents a whirlwind experience full of highs, lows, and, of course, awesome pranks.
Kian and Jc: Don’t Try This at Home! combines the raucous tone that made the duo YouTube sensations with the sincerity and honesty Kian and Jc fans have been waiting for.
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For Every One
- By: Jason Reynolds
- Narrator: Jason Reynolds
- Length: 25 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
- Publish date: January 01, 2018
- Language: English
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4.29(9979 ratings)
4.29(9979 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.009.99 USD“A lyrical masterpiece.” —School Library Journal (starred review) Originally performed at the Kennedy Center for the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and later as a tribute to Walter Dean Myers, this stirring and“A lyrical masterpiece.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
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Originally performed at the Kennedy Center for the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and later as a tribute to Walter Dean Myers, this stirring and inspirational poem is New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds’s rallying cry to the young dreamers of the world.
For Every One is exactly that: for every one. For every one person. For every one who has a dream. But especially for every kid. The kids who dream of being better than they are. Kids who dream of doing more than they almost dare to imagine. Kids who are like Jason Reynolds, a self-professed dreamer. Jason does not claim to know how to make dreams come true; he has, in fact, been fighting on the front line of his own battle to make his own dreams a reality. He expected to make it when he was sixteen. Then eighteen. Then twenty-five. Now, some of those expectations have been realized. But others, the most important ones, lay ahead, and a lot of them involve kids, how to inspire them: All the kids who are scared to dream, or don’t know how to dream, or don’t dare to dream because they’ve NEVER seen a dream come true. Jason wants kids to know that dreams take time. They involve countless struggles. But no matter how many times a dreamer gets beat down, the drive and the passion and the hope never fully extinguishes–because simply having the dream is the start you need, or you won’t get anywhere anyway, and that is when you have to take a leap of faith.
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Gods at War Student Edition
- By: Kyle Idleman
- Length: 5 hours 44 minutes
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publish date: January 28, 2014
- Language: English
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4.28(71 ratings)
4.28(71 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.99 USDThe next step in becoming a completely committed follower of JesusFalse gods war within each and every one of us, fighting for a place of glory and control in our lives. In this student edition of gods at war, Kyle Idleman, bestselling author of notThe next step in becoming a completely committed follower of Jesus
False gods war within each and every one of us, fighting for a place of glory and control in our lives. In this student edition of gods at war, Kyle Idleman, bestselling author of not a fan, demonstrates how the desire for things like popularity, acceptance, and success can become modern-day idols that keep us from truly following Jesus Christ. Behind the everyday pressures, fears, and lack of purpose is a false god who too often is winning the war in our hearts.
By asking insightful questions and looking at the issues from a teen’s point of view, Idleman reveals which false gods most often take the place of the one true God. Then, using powerful and honest testimonies of people like you who have struggled in each area, gods at war student edition illustrates a clear path away from the heartache of 21st-century idolatry back to the heart of God.
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Courage
- By: Freshta Tori Jan
- Narrator: Dalia Ramahi
- Length: 1 hours 2 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: January 11, 2022
- Language: English
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4.28(37 ratings)
4.28(37 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USDAs a girl and as part of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan, Freshta Tori Jan was persecuted relentlessly. Her family faced kidnappings and daily murder attempts on the bus, on the way to school, in the workplace, and beyond. Freshta’s schoolAs a girl and as part of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan, Freshta Tori Jan was persecuted relentlessly. Her family faced kidnappings and daily murder attempts on the bus, on the way to school, in the workplace, and beyond. Freshta’s school was shut down by the Taliban, and many of her friends were murdered and shot. Her journey through poverty, terrorism, and other forms of injustice has enabled her to be a voice for those unable to share their stories and those unable to receive the opportunities she has sought. She believes in empowering youth in order to bring about change and to be the leaders of today and tomorrow. With a voice that is both accessible and engaging, Freshta brings forward a captivating first-person account of strength, resilience, and determination, delivering compelling narrative nonfiction by young people, for young people.
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Accused
- By: Adama Bah
- Narrator: Joy Sunday
- Length: 1 hours 2 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: October 05, 2021
- Language: English
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4.28(76 ratings)
4.28(76 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USDAdama Bah grew up in East Harlem after immigrating from Conakry, Guinea, and was deeply connected to her community and the people who lived there. But as a thirteen-year-old after the events of September 11, 2001, she began experiencingAdama Bah grew up in East Harlem after immigrating from Conakry, Guinea, and was deeply connected to her community and the people who lived there. But as a thirteen-year-old after the events of September 11, 2001, she began experiencing discrimination and dehumanization as prejudice toward Muslim people grew. Then, on March 24, 2005, FBI agents arrested her and her father. Falsely accused of being a potential suicide bomber, she spent weeks in a detention center being questioned under suspicion of terrorism. With sharp and engaging writing, she recounts the events surrounding her arrest and its impact on her life?the harassment, humiliation, and persecution she faced for crimes she didn’t commit. Part of a series of compelling narrative nonfiction by young people for young people, Accused brings forward a crucial and unparalleled first-person perspective of American culture post-9/11 and the country’s discrimination against Muslim Americans.
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Sometimes You Win–Sometimes You Learn for Teens
- By: John C. Maxwell
- Narrator: Chris Sorensen
- Length: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: February 24, 2015
- Language: English
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4.27(85 ratings)
4.27(85 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.98 USD#1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell brings his common sense self-help lessons to teens! Any setback–a championship loss, a bad grade, a botched audition-can be seen as a step forward when teens possess the right tools to turn#1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell brings his common sense self-help lessons to teens!
Any setback–a championship loss, a bad grade, a botched audition-can be seen as a step forward when teens possess the right tools to turn that loss into a gain of knowledge. Drawing on nearly fifty years of leadership experience, Dr. Maxwell provides a roadmap for becoming a true learner, someone who wins in the face of problems, failures, and losses.
The teachings from Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn have been edited and adapted just for teens. This Young Readers edition features all-new stories of real life figures that overcame adversity early in their lives, including entrepreneur Steve Jobs, Olympic Gold Medalists Gabby Douglas and Mikaela Shiffrin, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Malala Yousafzai.
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Sachiko
- By: Caren B. Stelson
- Narrator: John Chancer
- Length: 3 hours 26 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: December 06, 2016
- Language: English
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4.27(1930 ratings)
4.27(1930 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USD2017 Parents’ Choice Award Winner! This striking work of narrative nonfiction tells the true story of six-year-old Sachiko Yasui’s survival of the Nagasaki atomic bomb on August 9, 1945 and the heartbreaking and lifelong aftermath.2017 Parents’ Choice Award Winner! This striking work of narrative nonfiction tells the true story of six-year-old Sachiko Yasui’s survival of the Nagasaki atomic bomb on August 9, 1945 and the heartbreaking and lifelong aftermath. Having conducted extensive interviews with Sachiko Yasui, Caren Stelson shares the true story of a young girl who survived the atomic bomb and chronicles her long journey to find peace. This special book offers readers a remarkable new perspective on the final moments of World War II and their aftermath.
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Positive
- By: Paige Rawl
- Narrator: Paige Rawl
- Length: 6 hours 48 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: August 26, 2014
- Language: English
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4.27(3119 ratings)
4.27(3119 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.99 USDAn astonishing memoir for the untold number of children whose lives have been touched by bullying. Positive is a must-read for teens, their parents, educators, and administrators–a brave, visceral work that will save lives and resonateAn astonishing memoir for the untold number of children whose lives have been touched by bullying. Positive is a must-read for teens, their parents, educators, and administrators–a brave, visceral work that will save lives and resonate deeply.
Paige Rawl has been HIV positive since birth, but growing up, she never felt like her illness defined her.
On an unremarkable day in middle school, she disclosed to a friend her HIV-positive status–and within hours the bullying began. From that moment forward, every day was like walking through a minefield. Paige was never sure when or from where the next text, taunt, or hateful message would come. Then one night, desperate for escape, fifteen-year-old Paige found herself in her bathroom staring at a bottle of sleeping pills.
That could have been the end of her story. Instead, it was only the beginning. Paige’s memoir, co-written with bestselling author Ali Benjamin (The Truth About Jellyfish), calls for readers to choose action over complacency, compassion over cruelty–and above all, to be Positive.
Paige continues to speak publicly about HIV and bullying, participate in conferences, and contribute to advocacy projects in and beyond her home state of Indiana. Paige has served as an ambassador for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. She hopes that her continued work in this field can help change the way her generation thinks and talks about HIV/AIDS and bullying. To all HIV-positive youth, Paige consistently affirms, “You are living with HIV, but HIV is not who you are.”
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Fierce
- By: Aly Raisman
- Narrator: Natalie Roy Camargo
- Length: 8 hours 14 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: November 14, 2017
- Language: English
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4.27(3242 ratings)
4.27(3242 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0022.98 USDDiscover Aly Raisman’s inspiring story of dedication, perseverance, and learning to think positive even in the toughest times on her path to gold medal success in two Olympic Games–and beyond. Aly Raisman first stepped onto a gymnasticsDiscover Aly Raisman’s inspiring story of dedication, perseverance, and learning to think positive even in the toughest times on her path to gold medal success in two Olympic Games–and beyond.
Aly Raisman first stepped onto a gymnastics mat as a toddler in a “mommy & me” gymnastics class. No one could have predicted then that sixteen years later, she’d be standing on an Olympic podium, having achieved her dreams.
Aly’s road to success was full of hard work, perseverance, and victories, but not without its hardships. Aly faced many obstacles, from naysayers who said she’d never make it in gymnastics to classmates who shamed her for her athletic body to a devastating betrayal of trust. Through it all, Aly surrounded herself with supportive family, friends, and teammates and found the inner strength to remain positive and believe in herself. Now, in her own words, Aly shows what it takes to be a champion on and off the floor, and takes readers on a behind-the-scenes journey before, during, and after her remarkable achievements in two Olympic Games–through her highest highs, lowest lows, and all the moments in between.
Honest and heartfelt, frank and funny, Aly’s story is enhanced with never-before-published photos, excerpts from the personal journals she’s kept since childhood that chronicle memorable moments with her teammates, and hard-won advice for readers striving to rise above challenges, learn to love themselves, and make their own dreams come true.
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The Shapeshifter
- By: Claudia Navone
- Narrator: Claudia Navone
- Length: 18 hours 2 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2019
- Language: English
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4.25(5 ratings)
4.25(5 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0024.95 USDThis is a story of a magical life. A young girl with introductions to the elite of the ballet world discovers who she is through romantic encounters in Monte Carlo, Florence, London, New York City, and many more glamorous locations. She leaves theThis is a story of a magical life. A young girl with introductions to the elite of the ballet world discovers who she is through romantic encounters in Monte Carlo, Florence, London, New York City, and many more glamorous locations. She leaves the world of dance and becomes a fashion editor at one of the top fashion magazines in the world. But her jet-set, celebrity-filled world of fashion does not provide her the happiness she seeks. Through a series of mystical and mysterious events, she awakens to a deeper calling and her true adventure begins.
With twists and turns as sharp as any romance novel, this memoir is part fairy tale, part spiritual primer. Every listener will discover something new about life and about themselves. This is a book to be shared and enjoyed by those seeking the true meaning of their lives. Along the way they will participate in the exciting adventure of unpredictable events taking place in exotic locations across the globe.
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Believe in You
- By: Christina Cimorelli
- Narrator: Christina Cimorelli
- Length: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publish date: October 15, 2019
- Language: English
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4.24(147 ratings)
4.24(147 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0016.99 USDGrowing up can be tough, and sometimes you just need a big sister to help you through it. In Believe in You, the six Cimorelli sisters share their experiences and accumulated wisdom on everything from dating and friendship to faith and family. AsGrowing up can be tough, and sometimes you just need a big sister to help you through it. In Believe in You, the six Cimorelli sisters share their experiences and accumulated wisdom on everything from dating and friendship to faith and family.
As Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, Lauren and Dani tour the world with their music and read their social media messages, they meet and hear from thousands of girls sharing their hearts. Now, in Believe in You, the sisters are connecting with young women who have the same concerns.
The teen years may be difficult, confusing, awkward and scary, but it’s a lot better when you have someone to go to for advice and some positive, encouraging words. Listening to Believe in You is like receiving a big hug and the assurance that you never, ever have to try to change who you genuinely are to be like someone else. You are amazing and unique!
Journaling prompts, prayers, and fun activity tips are available in the audio companion PDF download.
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Live Original
- By: Sadie Robertson
- Narrator: Alex Robertson Mancuso
- Length: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
- Publish date: January 01, 2014
- Language: English
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4.22(2019 ratings)
4.22(2019 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USDSadie Robertson–former star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty and daughter of Willie and Korie Robertson–shares her outlook on life as she opens up about herself and the values that make her family what it is.Sadie Robertson representsSadie Robertson–former star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty and daughter of Willie and Korie Robertson–shares her outlook on life as she opens up about herself and the values that make her family what it is.
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Sadie Robertson represents everything that a well-adjusted teenager should be, even while growing up in the spotlight on Duck Dynasty. She exhibits poise, respect for her family and friends, and a faith that influences her choices. Everyone wants to know how a family as eclectic as the Robertsons are raising such confident, fun, family-loving kids. With this book, Sadie sheds light on the values instilled by her family that make her the person she is.
Sadie lives by a simple list of principles that lead her to personal and spiritual growth and allow the relationships she has with her friends and family to flourish. These values include think happy, be happy; dream big; shake the hate; do something; and many more.
Living as a culturally relevant teen who loves God and her family, Sadie has become a role model for other teens and for parents who are eager to instill the same characteristics in their children.
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Cliff Weitzman is a dyslexia advocate and the CEO and founder of Speechify, the #1 text-to-speech app in the world, totaling over 100,000 5-star reviews and ranking first place in the App Store for the News & Magazines category. In 2017, Weitzman was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his work making the internet more accessible to people with learning disabilities. Cliff Weitzman has been featured in EdSurge, Inc., PC Mag, Entrepreneur, Mashable, among other leading outlets.
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