Books About Self-harm

The Best Self-harm Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about self-harm? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Self-harm

Impulse
Sale price
$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2007

Impulse

By Ellen Hopkins · Book #1 in the Impulse series

Three teens face their darkest moments at a psychiatric hospital, seeking hope and redemption after failed suicide attempts.

666 pages· 55,424 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 83,585 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Vanessa, Tony, and Conner find themselves at Aspen Springs, a psychiatric hospital, after each attempted to end their life. Vanessa hides behind a facade, Tony seeks solace in pills, and Conner battles inner turmoil despite a seemingly perfect life. As they confront their pasts and demons, they must decide if they can help each other find a path to healing. Will they seize this second chance, or will their struggles consume them? Their intertwined journeys reveal the power of friendship and resilience in the face of despair.
Light Enough to Float
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2024

Light Enough to Float

A teen battles an eating disorder in a treatment facility, seeking control and self-love.

352 pages· 22,779 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 962 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Evie, a teenager grappling with an eating disorder, enters an inpatient facility where her days are filled with therapy and calorie counting. As winter progresses, she confronts her fears and learns to embrace herself, aided by caregivers and fellow patients. Will Evie find the strength to reclaim her life and self-worth amidst the struggle for control and belonging?