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• Life Skills Book for Teens

  Everything You Need to Know to Be More Independent

  Stiles, Maureen,

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  Get information about a broad range of topics in this helpful guide, from health to social skills and money management.

• Finances IRL

  Bongiorno, Elissa,

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  From bank accounts to saving to investing and credit scores, this accessible book dives into a number of concepts about money and finance.

• The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager

  Cope, Andrew, 1966-

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  Advice for seeking happiness in several areas of life.

• Preparing for College IRL

  Bongiorno, Elissa,

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  There are a lot of moving pieces when first starting college. Learn about some practical tips and things to expect when embarking on a college career in this guide.

• Embrace Your Freedom

  Winning Strategies to Succeed in College and in Life

  Glotzbach, Philip A.,

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  Guidance about skills and other experiences new college students can expect from the former president of Skidmore College.

• Self-care IRL

  Klatte, Kathleen A.,

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  What is self-care? Why is it important for everyone, especially teens? Learn more about the concept of self-care and some helpful practices for real life.

• Why You Should (or Shouldn't) Go to College

  a Modern Guide for Understanding Your College and Career Choices

  Cordova, Catherine Gorman, 1990-

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  Is college the right decision for you? This book is full of data and information to help in making an informed decision about whether or not college is the path for you to take now.

• Getting a Job IRL

  Klatte, Kathleen A.,

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  Job hunts can be overwhelming sometimes, especially when you’re just getting started in the job market. This book offers advice and answers to common questions.

• Fiske Guide to Colleges. 2025

  Fiske, Edward B.

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  This guide to colleges includes stories from former students, tips for deciding on a school, and information on hundreds of colleges. Updated every year!

• Life Skills for Young Adults

  How to Manage Money, Find a Job, Stay Fit, Eat Healthy and Live Independently : Everything a Teen Should Know Before Leaving Home

  Bowe, Ferne

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  Life after high school involves a lot of different skills. From taking care of your living space to managing your budget, this book covers a variety of important skills teens may need as adults.

• Cramm This Book

  So You Know WTF Is Going on in the World Today

  Seltzer, Olivia,

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  If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on in the world, from current events to historical events that shape them, this book has you covered. Written by the founder of The Cramm website, this book explains a variety of helpful topics.

• Getting Things Done for Teens

  Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World

  Allen, David, 1945 December 28-

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  It’s easy to get distracted by everything going on around us. In this book, the authors offer tips and tricks for setting goals and focusing on achieving them.

• Beyond the Bell

  12 Lessons for Navigating Your Life After High School

  Pyrch, Melissa,

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  Using stories from her own life and the lives of her students, Pyrch offers tips for students getting ready to leave high school.

• Almost Adulting

  All You Need to Know to Get It Together (sort Of)

  Rose, Arden,

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  Written by an influencer and vlogger, this book offers the author’s tips for different situations in life from traveling alone to online interactions.

• Paying for College

  Chany, Kalman A.,

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  A thorough guide to the financial aspects of paying for college. Includes information on filling out a FAFSA form, finding scholarships, comparing offers, and more.

• What the Fact?

  Yasmin, Seema, 1982-

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  There’s so much information online it can be hard to tell what’s true and what is mis- or disinformation. This book offers some strategies for identifying sources that may not be accurate.

• College Admission 101

  Expert Advice for the New Challenges in Admissions, Testing, Financial Aid, and More

  Franek, Robert,

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  In a question-and-answer format, the president of The Princeton Review answers questions readers have about applying, and paying, for college.

• College Admission Essays

  Brenner, Jessica,

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  If you’re getting ready to start writing the essays for your college applications, this book has advice for how to get started.

• Stress Less

  a Teen's Guide to a Calm Chill Life

  Tompkins, Michael A.,

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  Written by a licensed psychologist, this book offers advice for recognizing stress and tips on how to manage stressful feelings and situations.

• Valedictorians at the Gate

  Standing Out, Getting In, and Staying Sane While Applying to College

  Sabky, Rebecca Munsterer, 1978-

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  Wondering how to make your application stand out? In this book, a former director of admissions shares some of her tips and tricks for prepping for college.