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.
• See also: Mother-Daughter Relationship  

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

• 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

Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier

I am J by Cris Beam