Book Ideas For Older Kids & Teenagers
Welcome To AI
Aimed reading age: 9+ years
Welcome to AI is a fascinating introduction to the world of artificial intelligence designed to captivate young readers. Through colourful illustrations and engaging explanations, the book demystifies AI by exploring how machines learn, adapt and even solve problems. It breaks down complex topics like algorithms, neural networks and data in a way that’s both fun and easy to understand, sparking curiosity about the technology that shapes our daily lives.
Readers journey through the possibilities and challenges AI brings, from self-driving cars to virtual assistants, encouraging them to think about the future of AI and its impact on society. It’s an inspiring read that opens young minds to the innovative world of AI and its endless potential.
While AI divides opinion and can be an intimidating and verging on daunting subject for some adults, the fact is that it will be a part of all of our futures and giving children and teens information to equip them will empower them.
Own Your Period
Aimed reading age: 9+ years
Own Your Period by Chella Quint is an empowering, fun, and informative guide that aims to demystify menstruation for young readers, helping them feel confident and in control of their period journey. With humour and honesty, Quint tackles everything from the science behind periods to practical tips for managing symptoms, choosing products and dealing with stigma.
The book’s inclusive approach makes it relatable to all readers, regardless of gender identity and it celebrates the individuality of each person’s experience. Packed with illustrations, activities and real-life advice, Own Your Period encourages readers to embrace their bodies, debunk myths and feel empowered to talk about periods openly and positively. It’s a refreshing, stigma-busting book that turns a potentially awkward topic into one of self-confidence and pride.
How To Love
Aimed reading age: teenagers+
How to Love by Alex Norris is a witty, heartwarming graphic novel that explores the highs, lows and hilarities of love and relationships in a relatable, accessible way. Known for their signature “Oh No” comics, Norris takes readers on a journey through the complexities of love—whether it’s self-love, friendships, romantic relationships, or even the awkwardness of dating.
The book balances humour with insight, offering an honest look at both the awkwardness and sweetness of human connection. Norris’s colourful illustrations and clever humour make it easy to laugh at the often messy, confusing emotions involved in loving others and ourselves. How to Love is a perfect read for anyone who wants to feel less alone in navigating love’s quirky, unpredictable path.
Teen Journal Range
Aimed reading age: teenagers
This teen journal range—including titles like Be Brave, Be Kind, Be Positive—is designed to inspire teens toward self-discovery, resilience and positivity. Each journal focuses on a unique theme, such as courage, kindness or optimism, encouraging teens to reflect on their personal growth and challenges in a constructive, supportive way. These journals blend prompts, activities and affirmations, guiding teens to explore their emotions, set personal goals and build self-confidence.
With their vibrant designs and approachable tone, these journals appeal to teens who are looking to navigate life’s ups and downs while developing a positive mindset and strong sense of self. Each book provides a safe space to reflect, dream and find encouragement, helping teens develop tools for emotional resilience, empathy and self-belief.
Though aimed at teens we found this a great resource to use with tweens. For example, if they have a social issue with one of their school friends, instead of giving direct advice you can use these books to find the problem or something similar and read through it together.
Illumipedia
Aimed reading age: 7-12 years
In Illumipedia discover animals, insects, dinosaurs and the ocean deeps with your three-colour lens as you explore the world and its natural phenomena like never before.
Bringing together content from five books in the iconic Illumi series, this new treasury spans the best of Nature, Oceans, Bugs and Dinosaurs – across six continents. Each spectacular artwork is really three images in one: use the magic lens to reveal different layers to the environment you’re in.
Each chapter begins with an introduction to one of six continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America and Australasia & Oceania.
- In the Nature section, your red lens reveals daytime animals, your blue lens reveals nocturnal animals, and your green lens reveals the environments they live in.
- In the Oceans section, your red lens reveals fish, your blue lens shows the other creatures that call each ocean home, and your green lens sheds light on underwater seascapes.
- In the Bugs section, meet insects through your red lens, other creepy-crawlies through your blue lens, and the miniature worlds they inhabit through your green lens.
- In the Dinosaurs section, witness – what else? – dinosaurs through your red lens, other prehistoric creatures through your blue lens, and long-gone environments through your green lens.
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