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 motivated them to want to make the world a better place.

It wasn't difficult to list favorite books from our teenage years. Addressing topics such as non-conformity, standing up for beliefs and pursuing dreams, these are sure to inspire positive thinking. Some of these we still keep on our desks to re-read and reignite our passion. Read more on AdLibbing.