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Books in our collections that can encourage the important conversations for mental wellbeing and suicide prevention.

Updated August 31, 2025
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Luminary : a magical guide to self-care
Scelsa, Kate
Paper Book
A collection of mystical practices and exercises, Luminary is a "respectful, in-depth" (Booklist), and one-of-a-kind guide to mindfulness and self-care for teens to support a life of empowerment, confidence, and, of course, magic! Self-care is not only necessary, it...
Life inside my mind : 31 authors share their personal struggles
Burkhart, Jessica
Paper Book
"Who better to raise teens' awareness of mental illness and health than the YA authors they admire?" --Booklist (starred review) "[A] much-needed, enlightening book." --School Library Journal (starred review) Your favorite YA authors including...
The emotionally intelligent teen : skills to help you deal with what you feel, build stronger relationships, & boost self-confidence
McNally, Melanie
Paper Book
Build a solid foundation for mental health and wellness with this fun and engaging guide--just for teens! Do you ever feel misunderstood? Do you get upset easily, or struggle to manage difficult thoughts and feelings like sadness, anger, frustration, or worry? Does it feel like...
All boys aren't blue : a memoir-manifesto
Johnson, George M.
Paper Book
In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue explores their childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. A New York Times Bestseller! Good Morning America,...
A quick & easy guide to queer & trans identities
G, Mady
Paper Book
A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys! In this quick and easy guide to queer and trans identities, cartoonists Mady G and Jules Zuckerberg guide you through the basics of the LGBT+ world! Covering...

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