True Letters from a Fictional Life by Kenneth Logan

Another read with humor while tackling serious issues. James seems to have it all going for him; popular, all-star athlete, funny, sort of boyfriend to Theresa. But when James is at his desk he writes letters telling the truth, never intending to send them. When the letters get sent James is forced to confront his truths.

The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith

A modern version of the novel Speak this story is told in four parts, freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, and senior year, the reader move's through Eden's high school experience after her sexual assault seeing how one incident can completely change a person.

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

This heartwarming story will appeal to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled in school. Ally has learned to adapt, and thinks she has everyone fooled until a new teacher arrives. He can see that she's struggling, and helps her learn to understand her dyslexia.

Schizo by Nic Sheff

This is a quick read even though it covers the heavy issue of mental illness. Miles is an unreliable narrator but takes the reader on a trip of what it is like to live with schizophrenia.