| Source | Chicago Defender |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 11, 2026, 10 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 11, 2026, 10 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicagodefender.com/4-books-helping-teens-make-sense-of-the-world-right-now/ |
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**By Alvin Buyinza**
** _(This story originally appeared on WordInBlack.com.)_**
Political upheaval, mass layoffs, violence — for teens trying to understand a
complicated world, the right book can offer clarity, comfort, and escape. And
books can also give students who might be feeling lo...