Best Christian books for teens

Teenagers face big questions. These books help teens grow in the faith given them in Baptism and taught in the Catechism, and help parents walk alongside them.

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers.”1 Timothy 4:12

Some of the most widely read Christian books for teens are The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. GospelShelf lists 864 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.

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Cover of The Picture of Dorian GrayThe Picture of Dorian GrayOscar Wildewidely published (3012 editions); Catholic publisher (Ignatius Press)Cover of A Midsummer Night's DreamA Midsummer Night's DreamWilliam Shakespearewidely published (1505 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Thomas Hailes Lacy)Cover of Great ExpectationsGreat ExpectationsCharles Dickenswidely published (1489 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd)Cover of The Power of Positive ThinkingThe Power of Positive ThinkingNorman Vincent Pealerated 4.1/5 by 131 Open Library readers; widely published (91 editions)Cover of The HobbitThe HobbitJ.R.R. Tolkienwidely published (482 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Zondervan)
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Questions people ask

What Christian book helps with teens?

Some of the most widely read Christian books for teens are The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. GospelShelf lists 864 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.

Are there teens books for my church tradition?

Yes. Titles here come from these traditions: Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Pentecostal, Non-denominational, Orthodox. Use the tradition filter or the lists below. Tags are assigned by publisher.

What does the Bible say about this?

1 Timothy 4:12: "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers." (KJV). Teenagers face big questions. These books help teens grow in the faith given them in Baptism and taught in the Catechism, and help parents walk alongside them.

Staff picks

Staff pickLuther's Small Catechism for KidsStaff pickCover of The Spirituality of the CrossThe Spirituality of the CrossStaff pickTreasury of Daily PrayerStaff pickCover of God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of LifeGod at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of LifeStaff pickCover of Little visits with JesusLittle visits with JesusStaff pickCover of Law and Gospel: How to Read and Apply the BibleLaw and Gospel: How to Read and Apply the BibleStaff pickCover of The Hiding PlaceThe Hiding PlaceStaff pickCover of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Complete SetThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Complete Set

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