Families who loved Boying Up: How to Be Brave, Bold and Brilliant by Mayim Bialik often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their son starts asking questions about body changes, social hierarchies, or the confusing shift from childhood to adolescence. It serves as a comprehensive, science-backed manual for boys navigating puberty and the social pressures of growing up. Written by Mayim Bialik, who holds a PhD in neuroscience, the book blends biological facts with practical advice on everything from hygiene and nutrition to romantic feelings and digital citizenship. It is highly appropriate for boys aged 10 to 14 who are entering middle school and looking for a non-judgmental, secular resource that validates their experiences. Parents will appreciate the way it balances clinical information with a supportive, 'older sister' tone that encourages boys to be both physically and emotionally healthy.
