About the book
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is an emotional story about shy, introspective, and intelligent freshman Charlie that readers see through letters Charlie writes to an anonymous pen pal. Set in the early 90s around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the letters follow Charlie as he tries to navigate family drama, new friendships, sex, drugs, and more on the sidelines. A true coming-of-age novel for young adults, The Perks of Being a Wallflower has received critical acclaim and provoked heated discussions by readers.
Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.
About this Site
This pathfinder helps visitors find information on the teen health and wellness topics covered in The Perks of Being a Wallflower as well as other relevant information about the book, the author, and other books that might be of interest to young adult readers who have enjoyed reading Chbosky's novel. This book discusses sensitive topics such as sex and drugs that young adults face themselves. It is a good foundation for opening teens up to questions about these topics and they may be interested in researching more after reading this novel. Website links are highlighted in green.
This pathfinder was created by Stephanie Roell for a graduate course at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
This pathfinder was created by Stephanie Roell for a graduate course at Indiana University-Indianapolis.