Books and Magazines

📚 Books

Mental Health & Self-Care

  1. The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love – Sonya Renee Taylor

  2. Unfiltered: How to Be as Happy as You Look on Social Media – Jessica Abo

  3. The Self-Love Workbook for Teens – Shannon Anderson

  4. You Will Get Through This Night – Daniel Howell

  5. Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself – Nedra Glover Tawwab

LGBTQ+ Stories & Identity

  1. Felix Ever After – Kacen Callender

  2. Cemetery Boys – Aiden Thomas

  3. The Black Flamingo – Dean Atta

  4. Juliet Takes a Breath – Gabby Rivera

  5. Loveless – Alice Oseman

BIPOC Empowerment & Representation

  1. Dear Martin – Nic Stone

  2. Clap When You Land – Elizabeth Acevedo

  3. Legendborn – Tracy Deonn

  4. All Boys Aren’t Blue – George M. Johnson

  5. The Hate U Give – Angie Thomas

Creativity & Self-Expression

  1. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear – Elizabeth Gilbert

  2. Writing Down the Bones – Natalie Goldberg

  3. The Artist’s Way for Teens – Julia Cameron

  4. You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience – Tarana Burke & Brené Brown

  5. Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver – Mary Oliver

📖 Magazines & Zines

Mental Health & Well-Being

  1. Teen Breathe – A mindfulness and self-care magazine for teens.

  2. Current Mood – A digital and print magazine exploring mental health through art and storytelling.

  3. Anxy Magazine – A beautifully designed mental health magazine featuring personal essays and art.

LGBTQ+ & BIPOC Representation

  1. them. – A digital magazine dedicated to LGBTQ+ culture and identity.

  2. Autostraddle – A queer culture magazine with a focus on storytelling, activism, and art.

  3. Color Bloq – A publication exploring intersectionality in the queer BIPOC experience.

  4. RaceBaitR – A digital magazine amplifying voices of people of color on identity, culture, and activism.

Creativity & Expression

  1. Rookie Mag (Archive) – Though no longer publishing, this beloved online mag for teens is full of creative inspiration and personal essays.

  2. Teen Ink – A magazine written by and for teens, featuring poetry, fiction, and personal stories.

  3. Illustoria – A beautifully illustrated magazine celebrating storytelling, art, and activism.

Remember, while these resources can offer valuable support and insights, they are not substitutes for professional help. It's essential to seek support from a licensed therapist or counselor if you're struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide.