Artists in Teen Fiction

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

• Melinda uses art to deal with an emotional trauma

Shark Girl by  Kelly Binghm

• Jane must learn to use her keft hand todraw after her right arm is amputated.

Frannie in Pieces by Delia Ephron

• After her father dies, Frannie, an arts and crafts counselor at  a summer camp, becomes obsessed with death.

Total Constant Order by Crissa Jean Chappell

• Fin meets up with Thayer, a graffiti artist, who is also on medication.
    

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

• Craig finds an unusual art while in the hospital.
   

The Opposite of Invisible by Liz Gallagher

• Alice has always been interested in art, but she discovers glass blowing after taking a workshop.

A Little Friendly Advice by Sioghan Vivian

• Ruby gets interested in photography when her mom gives her an old Polaroid camera.

Harley Like a Person by Cat Bauer

• Harley searches for her birth father and connects with art.

Better Than Running at Night by Hilary Frank

Eyes of Van Gogh by Cathryn Clinton