Happy back to school season! School and education has always been such a major part of my life. For me there are a lot of aspects to an education, not just learning algebra and going to class. There is building a strong foundation to move forward, finding passion and deciding what you are excited about, and taking new opportunities through extra curriculars and chances provided to you. All the books below take place at a school, but focus in a different space of the education process.
Changing Your Life (Core Classes)
Princess Academy (series) by Shannon Hale – Middle Grade/Fantasy
We are Okay by Nina LaCour – Young Adult/Contemporary
Educated by Tara Westover – Adult/Autobiography
Following Passion (Field of Study)
The Glass Castle by Jeanette Wells – Adult/Autobiography
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson – Young Adult/Contemporary
Truly Devious (series) by Maureen Johnson – Young Adult/Mystery
Taking Chances (Extracurriculars)
Again, but Better – New Adult/Contemporary
Check, Please! – Young Adult/Contemporary/Graphic Novel
Smash it! by Francina Simone – Young Adult/Contemporary
Pretend adult here 