Books Like Awkward
Families who loved Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the weight of a social mistake or the pressure to choose between peer groups. It provides a mirror for the intense embarrassment and 'cringe' moments that define the middle school experience. The story follows Peppi, a girl who shoves a kind classmate to avoid being teased, and her year-long journey toward making a genuine apology. This graphic novel expertly handles themes of social hierarchy, club rivalries, and the courage it takes to admit you were wrong. It is perfectly pitched for ages 8 to 12, offering a secular and realistic look at how friendships are built and repaired. Parents will appreciate how it validates the difficulty of being brave in the face of peer pressure while modeling healthy conflict resolution.
