10 Best Graduation Book Ideas: Favorites and New Releases (2021)

By: Grown and Flown

If you’re thinking of ways to celebrate the accomplishments of your graduate, consider one of these books as a congratulatory send off to college or the real world. Most importantly, don’t forget to take the time to add a few lines of love of your own.

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Graduation Book Ideas 

The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College 

Naked roommate

Harlan Cohen is the dean of advice for college-bound kids. His New York Times bestselling book is now in a 7th edition and there is no wonder why. Cohen brings a wealth of experience in navigating college based on his 400+ college visits and interviews with more than 1000 students. This book covers much of what college students might expect with tips spanning day one of freshman year to graduation. And, yes, there is a Tip #16 The Naked Roommate.

The Hero Code: Lessons Learned From Lives Well Lived

hero code

Admiral William McRaven, retired United States Navy four-star admiral and special ops commander, draws from his life experiences of meeting everyday “heroes” to offer fundamental lessons in how to live a good life.  Author of best-selling book, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World, this new guide can help your soon-to-launch young adult find their path as they leave home.

Your Turn: How to Be an Adult

Your turn

Bestselling author, Julie Lythcott-Haims, rocked the parenting world with her blockbuster guide, How to Raise an Adult.  In her latest book, she offers advice to our teens and young adults, giving them insight into how to take next steps in “adulting.” As the mother of two, and former Stanford freshman dean, she draws on her rich experiences in working and living with this age group and offers an abundance of real-world examples to her readers.

Napkin Finance

Napkin Finance

There is so much to learn about money and this Wall Street Journal best-seller will provide your teen with a foundation in financial literacy. This can be their go-to resource when they have questions about their student loans, submitting out their income taxes and so much more. We completely agree with this reviewer from the New York Times who said  “This is the best personal finance primer I have read in years.”

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse

The boy, mole, fox and hound

If you’re looking for a book to inspire your teen and remind them of universal truths about friendship, love and home, THIS is the book for you. Charlie Mackesy is the beloved British illustrator/author of this best-selling book.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” asked the mole.

“Kind,” said the boy.

GMorning, GNight: Little Pep Talks for You & Me

Good Morning Good Night

There may be no one in the arts (and beyond) who inspires more admiration than Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the amazing musical, Hamilton. But before he created that mega-masterpiece, he was creating daily tweets to inspire his followers. This book is a collection of his very best and is a New York Times Bestseller.

Congratulations, by the way: Some Thoughts on Kindness

Graduation book ideas for high school and college seniors

Author, MacArthur Genius Grant Fellow, and Syracuse University creative writing professor George Saunders gave a commencement speech in 2013. The New York Times printed Saunders’ speech, in full, and it began to be shared by millions within just a few days. This slender volume contains his wonderful and wise words for grads.

Do Your Laundry or You’ll Die Alone: Advice Your Mom Would Give if She Thought You Were Listening

Do Your Laundry 1

Becky Blades is a super-talented artist who writes with just the right balance of wit and wisdom. Her book, now in a second edition, is perfect for any young woman in your life (15-25) because of the messages of empowerment, understanding and optimism she so beautifully conveys. It is a little manual for life, and who doesn’t need that?  For more about how and why Blades wrote her book, read our interview and review here.

The Last Lecture

Last Lecture

When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, found out he had terminal cancer, he began to write a final lecture to his students. That talk, “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams,” was later turned into this touching book.

Graduation Book Ideas For Parents

Grown and Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults

Grown and Flown paperback

Our book is filled with advice from experts and some of the best parenting writers we know. For families with soon-to-be-freshmen, we included our best tips for what to buy (and not buy) for college shopping, how to move into the dorm, and…how to say goodbye.

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If your looking for some books to give your high school graduate, these 11 books make great graduation gifts. This list is awesome because it has a bonus list for books for parents too! #graduation #graduationgifts #giftideas #gifts #graduationideas #books #booksforteens #highschool #teens #teenagers



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