Chicken Soup for the Soul has been “changing lives one story at a time”® since 1993 with more than 250 books that provide hope, inspiration, and tips for a better life. Virtually every title becomes a self-help bestseller.
Each book contains 101 true, personal stories submitted by ordinary people with extraordinary experiences to share. The topics are wide-ranging, but always inspirational and entertaining, covering everything from faith and spirituality to family, marriage, pets, and overcoming challenges of all kinds.
Life values such as gratitude, forgiveness, mindfulness, positive thinking, and giving back are a big part of the series, with specific self-help books that help readers of all ages, from children to the elderly.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Teens

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Teens
A new kind of Chicken Soup for the Soul book for teenagers - with the tools you need to handle whatever life throws at you.
This new collection of real-life experiences that happened to other teenagers will help you "think positive" and be the very best, happiest version of yourself. These true stories are organized into chapters that will inspire you to:
- Be You – being yourself is really the best solution
- Make True Friends – finding friends who are right for you
- Do the Right Thing – real-life examples where doing it right pays off
- Make the Effort – why trying hard is worth it
- Face Your Challenges – you’ll see you’re not alone
- Count Your Blessings – gratitude really is the key to happiness
- Treasure Your Family – even if they drive you crazy, they’re the best
- Look to the Future – how to put it all in perspective
Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.
About the Author
Amy Newmark is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Chicken Soup for the Soul.