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Books About Embarrassment for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Embarrassment for Ages 12–18

Navigating the social minefield of the teenage years means facing moments where every mistake feels like a public disaster. These stories help your teen process those burning cheeks and awkward silences by showing them that vulnerability is actually a shared part of growing up. We have gathered over 800 titles that tackle the complexities of identity and self consciousness during the transition into adulthood.

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For the child who loves gross out humor and daredevil stunts, this collection of absurd stories turns embarrassing momen

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Shakespeare Shapiro #1

Spanking Shakespeare

Shakespeare Shapiro is turning every mortifying high school failure and awkward encounter into a memoir he hopes will fi

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The Boy Project: Notes and Observations of Kara McAllister

Armed with charts and graphs, Kara McAllister tracks the mysteries of boys through the principal's office and middle sch

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24 Girls in 7 Days

Alex Bradley

For the teenager navigating the high-pressure world of high school dating and the sheer awkwardness of finding a prom da

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Grow Up, Tahlia Wilkins!

For the child feeling nervous about their body changing or facing the social pressure of a first period right before a b

Cover of Tell Me This Isn't Happening

Tell Me This Isn't Happening

Robynn Clairday

For the teenager navigating the cringeworthy hurdles of a new school and social circles, this story offers a relatable l

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Tripping Over the Lunch Lady

Nancy E. Mercado

For the child who feels like a magnet for awkward moments, these hilarious stories show that even the most embarrassing

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Lizzie McGuire #5

Lizzie McGuire has until three o'clock to ditch her dorky unicorn sweater and save her reputation before the school year

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Bruno and the Crumhorn

Ursula Dubosarsky

For the child who feels overwhelmed by quirky family expectations or the embarrassment of being forced into a hobby that

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The Fashion Disaster That Changed My Life

A public wardrobe malfunction feels like the end of the world in this relatable story of recovering from a middle school

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The Trouble With Mothers

Margery Facklam

A boy faces an embarrassing disaster when his own mother’s book is accused of being pornography and targeted for a schoo

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Ditched: A Love Story

For the teen navigating the highs and lows of social expectations, this mystery helps process the pressure of 'perfect'

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Camp Run-A-Muck #3

Chopped-up Birdy's Feet

For the child who loves gross-out humor and wacky situations. This slapstick story helps kids navigate the absurdity of

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid #2

Greg Heffley is back at school and desperate to stop his older brother Rodrick from exposing a mortifying secret about h

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Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Twelve-year-old Bingo Brown faces the messy trials of growing up as he tries to survive the daily tribulations of middle

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Carter Finally Gets It

High school freshman Will Carter faces a gauntlet of awkward mishaps and painful lessons before discovering that the tou

Cover of Deep and Meaningful Diaries from Planet Janet

Deep and Meaningful Diaries from Planet Janet

Sixteen-year-old Janet documents the messy reality of her Dark Phase as she balances family drama, school, and romance i

Cover of Miracle Wimp

High school is a comedic minefield for Tom Mayo as he deals with wood shop mishaps, awkward dates, and a group of bullie

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Jack's Black Book

For the adolescent finding their voice through writing while navigating a chaotic home life and the hilariously cringey

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Diva Without a Cause

For the teenager navigating the gap between their everyday life and their big dreams. Shiraz's funny diary entries explo

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Carter's Unfocused, One-Track Mind

High school sophomore Will Carter faces a chaotic year of complicated relationships and the sudden news that his girlfri

Cover of The Graduation of Jake Moon

The Graduation of Jake Moon

Standing in a parking lot while friends shout insults at a confused old man, Jake realizes the person in the dumpster is

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The Creature from the Seventh Grade #2

For the child navigating the social awkwardness of middle school and wishing they could transform into someone, or somet

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Willow Falls #2

Turning twelve means Rory can finally do everything on her list, but a movie shoot at school and a strange prediction ma

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Embarrassment for Other Ages

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