Books That Help Young People Think
Books That Help Young People Think for Themselves
Featured Books
Discover George's most popular works
Free Money
Free Money
Ages 7-12
A children's book about money, choices, value, and responsibility.
The Stupid Ideas Series
Stupid Ideas Book 1
Ages 13-18
A bold exploration of dangerous myths and social pressure facing teens.
The Stupid Ideas Series
Stupid Ideas Book 2
Ages 13-18
Debunking myths about health, habits, and personal choices.
The Stupid Ideas Series
Stupid Ideas Book 3
Ages 13-18
Exploring relationship myths and emotional intelligence.
The How To Series
How To: Make Friends & Keep Them
Ages 12-18
Practical strategies for building genuine friendships.
The How To Series
How To: Handle Stress & Pressure
Ages 12-18
Tools and techniques for managing stress in everyday life.
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George's books are organized into focused series, each exploring different themes and audience needs.
Free Money
A children's book about money, choices, value, and responsibility.
The Stupid Ideas Series
A bold nonfiction series for teens and young adults that challenges dangerous myths.
The How To Series
Practical books for teens and young adults that help with everyday challenges.
Growing Hearts & Minds
A thoughtful book about helping children develop kindness, emotional awareness, and compassion.
Browse by Themes
Find books that address the topics and challenges that matter to your readers.
Money & Financial Literacy
Understanding money, choices, value, and responsibility.
Making Smart Choices
How to think critically and make decisions that matter.
Peer Pressure & Social Dynamics
Navigating social pressure and staying true to yourself.
Health & Wellness
Building healthy habits and understanding wellbeing.
Relationships & Connection
Building genuine friendships and understanding relationships.
Emotions & Emotional Intelligence
Understanding and managing emotions effectively.
About George Kanis
George is a Dutch author who writes books for children, teens, young adults, parents, and educators. His books focus on real-life subjects that matter: money, choices, friendship, health, habits, emotions, kindness, pressure, and personal growth.
George's writing is direct, warm, practical, and honest. He believes books should not only be read, but also talked about, questioned, remembered, and used in real life.
"I write books that help young people think for themselves, ask better questions, and build stronger choices."Learn More About George →
Publishing & Rights
Interested in publishing, international rights, school licenses, or partnerships? Get in touch with George about opportunities.