Best Handwriting Workbook for Teens (2026): Picks Compared

Finding the best handwriting workbook for teens starts with the script the reader needs, cursive or print, and the age the book is written for. We compared the listings below by what each one publishes: page count, listed reading age, grade level and publication date, so you can match the book to the teen.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Cursive Handwriting by Lalgudi	9.7/10	Buy
2	Cursive Handwriting by Mars	9.7/10	Buy
3	Print Handwriting by Mars	9.6/10	Buy
4	Print Handwriting by Lalgudi	9.5/10	Buy
5	Science Facts Handwriting by Roberts	9.4/10	Buy

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Cursive Handwriting by Lalgudi

Sujatha Lalgudi·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Cursive practice for teens who are moving from letter tracing to connected words and simple sentences.

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Pros

• The listing states 108 pages, from single letters to connected words and simple sentences
• The listing states a reading age of 13 to 18 years, which fits a teen reader
• The listing gives a publication date of July 14, 2019 and an ISBN, so the edition is easy to check

Cons

• The listing shows a 2019 publication date and does not say the workbook is revised
• Motivational quotes and affirmations run through the practice, which some teens may skip
• Cursive only, so a teen who needs print practice should choose another title

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Cursive Handwriting by Mars

Leslie Mars·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Cursive tracing for teens, with quotes from historical thinkers, from single letters to longer quotes.

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Pros

• The listing states 139 pages of letters, words and sentences to trace and write
• Wide-ruled lines, which the listing describes as a step toward smaller handwriting
• The listing says it is ideal for high school seniors and up, with a reading age of 12 to 18 years

Cons

• The description says revised in 2025, but the publication date is November 13, 2019
• Built around quotes from historical figures, which some teens may find more than they need
• Cursive only, so a print learner will want a different title

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Print Handwriting by Mars

Leslie Mars·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Print practice for teens with motivational quotes, moving from letters and words to full sentences.

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Pros

• The listing states 137 pages of letters, numbers, words and sentences
• Guided directional arrows and bold and dotted examples, according to the description
• College-ruled lines at 9/32 inch, as the listing states

Cons

• Recommended grade 3 to 7 and ideal ages 8 to 12 conflict with the listed reading age of 12 to 18 years
• The description says revised in 2024, but the publication date is October 22, 2021
• Listed as independently published, with no newer edition stated

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Print Handwriting by Lalgudi

Sujatha Lalgudi·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Print writing practice for teens and tweens, starting with the alphabet and moving to words and sentences.

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Pros

• The listing states 108 pages of print practice with tracing and dot-to-dot guides
• Covers letters, short words, number words and full sentences, per the description
• Publication date of June 18, 2020 is stated, with the publisher listed as independently published

Cons

• No reading age or grade level is stated, so check a sample page for fit
• The description says practice starts with the basic alphabet, which an older teen may find too basic
• Published in 2020 with no newer edition stated

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Science Facts Handwriting by Roberts

Ellie Roberts·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Print practice in which each exercise uses a science fact, for a young teenager who wants a more varied routine.

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Pros

• Each exercise uses a science fact, which the description says can start discussions with family and friends
• Large font and a worksheet for rewriting a full sentence
• The listing states 101 pages and a publication date of June 25, 2019

Cons

• No reading age or grade level is stated, so check a sample page for fit
• The science topics are the main focus, so a teen who wants plain handwriting drills may prefer another title
• Published in 2019 with no newer edition stated

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More picks to compare

• Cursive Workbook by BrainWaveTeens and young adults new to cursive; the listing also says intended age 6-9.Check on Amazon
• Small Print Handwriting by MubasherTeens 12 to 17 wanting neater notes; reading age 9+, from customers.Check on Amazon
• Print Handwriting by Modern Kid PressTeens 12 to 18 practicing print, with inspirational words and open-ended prompts.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 16 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the teen reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. Only some picks state a reading age, and one of those also gives a grade level that does not match it, so read that listing closely. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best handwriting workbook for teens

Start with the script the teen needs

Cursive and print are different practice. The cursive titles here move from letter tracing to connected words, while the print titles mix letters, words and sentences. If a teen already writes neatly and wants a flowing hand, also see our best cursive workbook for kids list.

Check the reading age against the reader

A listed reading age tells you more than a page count does. Where a listing gives 12 to 18 years, the teen’s current level should sit inside that range. Where the listing’s grade or age band disagrees with the reading age, read a sample page before buying. For more choices, browse our best workbook for handwriting list.

Before you buy

• Check the publication date and any revision note, since some listings say revised in a later year than their publication date.
• Check the reading age and grade level against the reader, since one listing pairs a reading age of 12 to 18 years with ideal ages of 8 to 12.
• Check the script in the title, since cursive and print titles both appear here, and the description names which one the book teaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should a teen learn cursive or print first?

That depends on what the teen writes at school and at home. Both kinds of practice appear in this list, so match the script to the work the teen needs to do.

What reading age do these workbooks list?

The cursive workbook by Sujatha Lalgudi gives 13 to 18 years, and the cursive workbook by Leslie Mars gives 12 to 18 years. Some listings give no reading age at all, so check their sample pages.

Does any of these workbooks include an answer key?

The listings here do not state an answer key, so confirm the contents on the listing before you buy.

Still deciding? Our top pickCursive Handwriting by Lalgudi

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