Families who loved My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmermann 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 daughter starts wearing oversized hoodies to hide her body or seems paralyzed by the unwanted attention of puberty. It is a lifeline for girls who feel like their physical development has outpaced their emotional readiness, making them feel like public property rather than people. Greer Walsh is a high schooler who feels defined entirely by her size 34DD breasts, which she refers to as The Girls. The story follows her journey from literal and figurative hiding to finding confidence through joining the volleyball team. It tackles the shame, humor, and frustration of the adolescent female experience with incredible honesty. Parents will appreciate how it validates the very real anxiety of being sexualized too early while offering a hopeful path toward self-acceptance and agency.