Educational Resources & Activities for Teens
by the Brightly Editors
Teenagers are already going through a lot, so adding a change to their normal routine can be taxing — both physically and mentally. To help with some of these challenges, we’ve put together educational resources, reading lists that support mental health and wellbeing, and some just-for-fun books and activities for when they want to escape.
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Educational Resources
Diverse & Inclusive Books
Books and Resources to Help You Raise Anti-Racist Children
11 Inspiring Illustrated Biographies That Introduce Kids to Diverse Heroes
Books to Help Kids Understand What It’s Like to Be a Refugee
11 Books That Embrace Disabilities and Differences
19 Books for Kids About the Immigrant Experience in America
Discover the Classics
Classics That Won’t Have Your Teen Reaching for the CliffsNotes
8 New Jane Austen-Inspired YA Books
Banned & Challenged Books Every Tween and Teen Should Read
Tips & Advice
How to Get Kids Into a Learning Mindset at Home
Tips on Balancing Virtual Learning and Work for Parents
How to Talk to Your Children About Climate Change
5 Teacher-Recommended Tips for Exploring Current Events with Your Students
More Resources & Recommendations
A Year of Meaningful Reads: Brightly’s Monthly Themes
12 Books for Soon-to-Be High Schoolers
10 Nonfiction Books for Teens That Are Total Page-Turners
12 Book Recommendations for Kids Who Adored A Wrinkle in Time
Learning the Value of a Dollar: 12 Books to Teach Kids About Money
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Health & Wellbeing
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Just-for-Fun: Reads and Activities
Page-Turning Reads
Navigating the Long and Winding Road: 9 Coming-of-Age Novels for Teens
8 Wise and Witty Graphic Novels Every Teen Should Read
Love is in the Air: 11 Teen Romance Books
Braving It: 14 Books That Teach Children to Be Adventurous
12 Girls from Fiction Who Are Their Own Heroes
12 Uniquely Appealing Books for 13- and 14-Year-Old Boys
Activities
Bookishly Fun Puzzles and Games for Kids and Teens
Dare to Doodle: 7 Unconventional Drawing Books for Kids
Bookish Ways to Keep Kids Entertained
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Reading Guides