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BOOKS FOR TEENS (Fiction & Nonfiction)

Death is Hard to Live With
Bode, Janet
Teenagers talk openly on how they cope with loss.
Teens
Bantom, 1995

Helping Teens Cope with Death
Dougy Center
This guide helps concerned, caring adults work with grieving teens.
Adults with Teens
Dougy Center, 1999

The Grieving Teen
Fitzgerald, Helen
Compassionate guide covering a wide range of situations dealing with grieving a death.  It addresses difficult emotions, and new situations.
Teens
Fireside, 2000

When A Friend Dies
Gootman, Marilyn E.
Easy to use question and answer format with quotations from teens.
Teens
Free Spirit Press, 2005
DT, ES, HD, SH, SD

Teenagers Face to Face With Bereavement
Gravelle, Karen & Haskins, Charles
17 adolescents tell their stories, touching on guilt, anger, depression, feeling suicidal, school, holidays, and more.
Teens
Universe (Simon & Schuster), 2000
SH

The Music Thief
Griffin, Peni
Story of Alma finding hope and easing her pain through music after her brother’s murder.
Teens
Henry Holt, 2002

Bereaved Children and Teens*
Grollman, Earl A.
This book serves as a guide to help children and teens after the death of someone they know.
Older Teens, Professionals, Adults
Beacon Press, 1995

Teenagers Talk About Grief
Kolf, June
This book give firsthand accounts of experiences on teen grief.
Teens
Baker House Books, 1990

Losing Someone You Love—When a Brother or Sister
DiesRichter, Elizabeth
15 adolescents describe their various responses to the loss of a sibling. Photos.
Teens
Putnam, 1986
DT, SH, SD

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Fiction Books for Children to Read Alone or with Adults
Nonfiction Books for Children & Families
Loss of a Grandparent
Intermediate and Junior High
Suicide, Homicide, 9-11, & Other Trauma
Grieving Loss - Miscarriage or Perinatal
Death of a Partner
General
Professional
Workbooks Dealing with Death
Other Media