How Long Does It Hurt: A Guide to Recovering from Incest and Sexual Abuse for Teenagers, Their Friends, and Their Families
By Cynthia Mather
288 pages, Jossey-Bass
This book provides detailed information on how it feels to be sexually abused, what it’s like after you tell, and tips on being patient through recovery.
It Could Never Happen to Me
By Michelle Richards
170 pages, Page Three Publishing
15-year-old Keisha Morgan is flattered when her new stepbrother takes an interest in her, but she doesn't know what to do when his interest becomes sexual. This powerful story about stepfamilies asks important questions about loyalty, courage, and telling the truth.
It Happened to Me: A Teen's Guide to Overcoming Sexual Abuse
By Lee Carter
182 pages, New Harbinger Publications
This book is a real story about a teen that was sexually abused. A workbook helps teens understand how their abuse is affecting their lives, and provides suggestions for getting help.
My Aunt is a Pilot Whale
By Anne Provoost and Ria Bleumer
150 pages, Women's Press, 1994
Anna and Tara are cousins who face sexual abuse in their family.
Strong at the Heart: How It Feels to Heal from Sexual Abuse
By Carolyn Lehman
176 pages, Farrar, Straus & Giroux
This book focuses on the stories of 11 teens that have experienced sexual abuse. They describe what happened and how they got help.
Such a Pretty Girl
By Laura Wiess
224 pages, MTV Books, 2007
This novel tells the story of Meredith, a young teen who was sexually abused by her father. His release from jail forces Meredith to come to terms with her past.
This Side of the Sky
By Marie-Francine Hebert
112 pages, Red Deer Press, 2006
Mona and her sister Bird don’t know what to do when they become witnesses to sexual abuse. Together, they learn why they need to speak out and how to move on.