
Teens read, it’s just a matter of who wrote the book and what it’s about. I don’t think teens will completely ignore the book if the authors were to publish another version. I understand that “Chicken Soup” has online forums, a YouTube channel and is available on other social media platforms, but there’s something special about reading a book. My first suggestion is that “Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul” should stay a book. In that vein, I have a few suggestions as to what an updated version of what “Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul” should look like. The original book explored some issues that are extremely relevant and appeal to teenagers today, such as mental health, peer pressure, family issues and friendship issues. The stories could be written by current teenagers (at the time) or by adults reflecting on their teenage years.Īfter reading the first two books myself (well, I read most of the second one), I was more interested in what would happen in the next two books, but was also very curious about what a version of the series published in the present day would look like. To ensure authenticity, the authors had teenagers from a California high school read through the stories and give their feedback before its publication. And each one speaks to you and not at you,” said the authors in the book’s introduction. “There are stories of triumph and stories so sad that you will definitely cry. Kimberly Kirberger joined the author and compiler team for this project.

“Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul” was the founders’ first attempt to appeal to teenagers.


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