Summer is a great time of year to catch up on reading. Here at the Ad Council, our staff has read many books over the years that helped inspire us to get involved in the field of public service. As part of our recurring series called “Books that Inspire,” our summer interns put together a list of books that have inspired them to want to make the world a better place.

We had a fun time compiling some favorite books from our tween years, and wanted to share them with you. These stories cover topics like friendship, acceptance and loyalty — messages that still resonate with us today. So next time you find yourself looking for a new book to read, look no further than our list of our favorite tween novels! Read more on AdLibbing.