Here are the 21 books that will change every girls life forever

Hey guyys!!! It's me your dashing Serena. So today i will be posting some inspiring books that I've read and felt teary about,mainly for girls tho.

Young women see strong literacy skills as a perfect way to achieve those aspirations. Therefore, we think it’s never been a better time to put books in front of their eyes.

These books teach girls how to be Independent, Persevering, Brave and Keep being themselves no matter what.

Noughts & Crosses – Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman changes the course of history in the first of an incredible series. In a fictional world where native African people have colonised Europe, Sephy, a young black ‘Cross’, and Callum, a white ‘Nought’ have to hide their friendship as interracial relationships of any kind are frowned upon. By turning societal norms on their head, Blackman teaches young children about power dynamics and race in a thrilling set of novels. These are essential reading for everyone.

Animal Farm – George Orwell

‘All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.’ A relatively short story that teaches teens about the dangers of power and corruption through a tale that’s easy for all ages to find intriguing. When the animals of Manor Farm overthrow their human master, they believe their lives will become better. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case, as two pigs named Napoleon and Snowball take over, and a ruthless regime begins, the animals soon realise that a happier life may not be possible.

Little Women – Louisa May Alcott

Centered around four sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – this classic novel is hilarious, sometimes sad, and teaches younger women that growing up isn’t always that easy. The emphasis in this novel is that by being a good and moral person, you can live a fulfilling life, regardless of how much money you have. By being reminded constantly throughout that wealth is no guarantee of happiness, and that the support of family is one of the most important and valuable parts of life, teens can truly learn complex and enriching lessons from the March girls.

Goodnight Mr Tom – Michelle Margorian

One of the most beautiful and heart-wrenching tales of friendship, loss, and love. Willie Beech is a young evacuee from London, who is sent to live with Tom Oakley in the countryside. Initially sent to ‘Mister Tom’ by his abusive mother, who wanted Willie to live with someone religious, the two characters find that they need each other more than they first realised. Get the tissues ready for this one, as the beautifully happy ending comes after a lot of heartbreak.

Anne of Green Gables – LM Montgomery

A classic children’s novel that was first published in 1908, we follow Anne Shirley, an orphan from the fictional community of Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia. When she is sent to the farm of Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert by accident – the siblings had wanted a boy to help Matthew on the land – they decide to let her stay. In the first of eight wonderful books, we find out that Anne is an imaginative and fiery young girl, and she is finally able to get what she’s always craved, a home. Anyone can pick this book up and find joy in this tragicomedy, make sure the younger readers in your family don’t miss out.

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ – Sue Townsend

The first book of the brilliant Adrian Mole series, and told from the perspective of Adrian’s teenage diary, teenagers can relate to him as he feels like he is treated like a child by all the adults around him. He deals with all of his problems with equal scorn, from spots to girls, as well the Falklands war. And not to forget his sworn enemy, Margaret Thatcher. Townsend’s writing deals with the interactions between adults and teenagers perfectly, and as such, your teens will love these books.

To Kill A Mockingbird – Harper Lee

Harper Lee magnifies the topic of rape and race in 1930s America through the lens of two children, Scout and Jem Finch. The mockingbird in this story is Tom Robinson, a black man charged with the rape of a white woman. When lawyer Atticus Finch, the children’s father, is appointed to defend Robinson, the children are forced to experience the injustices of the world first-hand. Although some of the topics covered in the book are fairly adult, they are told with the warmth and humour of a child, and that’s why this story is essential for those who want to learn about the cruelties of the world.

Confessions of Georgia Nicolson Series – Louise Rennison

You’ll recognise the first two books in this series through their adaptation in film: Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. The ten books in this series follow Georgia and her friends as she clumsily bundles her way through school with hilarious consequences. These books will teach your teens about dealing with low self-esteem, the changes in their bodies, and how friendships can change as they grow up. An absolute must-have.

Elsewhere – Gabrielle Zevlin

A modern classic. Zevlin uses her literary powers to teach us about forgiveness, grief, and how to let people take care of you when you’ve lost everything. A truly beautiful and refreshing way of dealing with death for young adults. The book begins when Liz is killed in a hit and run accident. She wakes up on a boat on the way to Elsewhere, a place where everyone ages backward until they reach the age of 7, and is sent back to earth as a baby to be reborn.

Perks of Being a Wallflower – Steven Chbosky

A modern cult classic, Charlie is caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it. Capturing the exact moment that teens become adults perfectly on paper, Chbosky brings the school world to life sensitively and beautifully. Sexual abuse and drugs are prevalent, so make sure your teens are ready for that, but this book is an essential read to show how trauma can manifest itself in children, and how it can be worked through together.

Holes – Louis Sachar

Stanley Yelnats is one of the unluckiest boys alive, and when he gets sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile facility in the desert, he begins to reassess everything he knows. Holes touches on many interconnecting stories that bring this book to an incredible and satisfying end. Younger readers will be gripped by the storyline and can learn about how certain choices can have far-reaching consequences.

Girl Online – Zoe Sugg

Internet sensation Zoella’s debut novel was the fastest-selling book in 2014, and introduced young adults to romance in a familiar and modern way. The book teaches children that they need to be cautious about their online activity, as we see the world through the eyes of Penny Porter, a 15-year-old girl living in Brighton. Penny blogs about all the problems in her life, school drama, friends, family, boys, and her panic attacks. Things go awry for her when she travels to New York with her mother, where she meets musician Noah, and falls in love. This causes Penny’s blog to go viral, which means she has to deal with a whole host of new problems.

The Scorpio Races – Maggie Stiefvater

Stiefvater is probably best known for her young adult fantasy series The Wolves of Mercy Falls, and The Raven Cycle, but this standalone novel is the perfect novel to get your fantasy obsessed teen into her writing. Set on the fictional island of Thisby, every year, thousands of people gather to watch the Scorpio Races, where people ride gigantic water horses in a death-defying race. In the book, Sean Kendrick tames the wild beasts and is an expert rider, he meets Puck Connolly, a young girl forced to enter the races to save her family.

The Kissing Booth – Beth Reekles

This book tells the story of Elle Evans, who’s pretty, popular, but never been kissed. When she decides to run a kissing booth for the school carnival, she never expects she’ll have to sit in it, let alone have her first kiss with school bad boy Noah Flynn. From then on, her life is turned upside down, as she experiences changes in her body, unreliable boys, and experiences the importance of friendship.

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before – Jenny Han

If you haven’t seen the film on Netflix, where have you been? Dig into this amazing young romance novel inspired by author Han’s habit of writing letters to boys she had crushes on as a teenager. We follow Lara Jean as she has to manoeuvre the world of dating boys in High School, and how she becomes more independent from her family the older she gets.

The Fault in our Stars – John Green

Get the tissues at the ready for this one. We follow 16-year-old Hazel, a terminal cancer patient who expects to live the last years of her life alone, but when she meets the gorgeous Augustus Waters at a Cancer Kid Support Group, she falls head over heels in love. John Green writes a beautiful story of young romance of two kids who have no time left in the world. About life, death and the people in between.

Everything, Everything – Nicola Yoon

Madeleine is eighteen, and has never left her home. This is because she has a rare genetic condition known as SCID, or ‘bubble baby’ disease, she must live in a germ free environment. When Olly moves in next door, he wants to become her friend, and things start to unravel when they fall in love. What follows is a beautifully written story, that shows the world described ornately through Madeleine’s eyes, someone who gets to experience her surroundings for the first time as an adult. A beautiful and necessary read for any teenager.

Eleanor & Park – Rainbow Rowell

If you’ve never forgotten your first love, this is the book for you. Set across one school year in 1986, we go on a journey with Eleanor – the typical new girl in town, who sticks out like a sore thumb – and Park – quiet, careful, and impossibly cool. Neither of their families want them to be together, but the more they spend time with each other, the harder they fall in love. This modern version of Romeo & Juliet is one for the older readers, but is a must to help them understand what it feels to be ostracised for loving someone.

The Prom – Saundra Mitchell, Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin & Bob Martin

Based on a Broadway Musical of the same name, the book adaptation takes place in middle America, where we meet Emma, and her secret relationship with the closeted Alyssa. Emma wants to take Alyssa to the school prom, but when the PTA (run by Alyssa’s mother) find out, they cancel the whole thing. Some down-and-out Broadway performers find out about Emma and Alyssa’s plight, and what follows is a tale of acceptance, the changing of beliefs, and retribution.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – Ransom Riggs

A book that inspired the Tim Burton-directed motion picture and four sequels. The story is a modern classic that uses vernacular photographs alongside the narrative to help paint an incredible picture for teens to run wild with their imagination. Set in rural Wales, the tale follows Jacob in the aftermath of his grandfather’s death. Following clues left by his grandfather, Jacob ends up at Miss Peregrine’s home, and what follows is a magical tale, where the power and strength of youth prevails.

The Color Purple – Alice Walker

The book that inspired a Steven Spielberg film, and a Grammy-winning musical. The Color Purple tells the tragic tale of two sisters – Celie and Nettie – and the abuse they face throughout their lives in the Deep South between World War One and Two. This incredible story teaches young women about how they should always stay strong and keep fighting. The themes throughout are graphic, but will help open the readers’ eyes to some of the realities women have faced in history, plus the story contains plenty of uplifting moments as the sisters come to thrive in spite of difficult times.