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Poetry About Growing Up
Explore poetry books about growing up for children.
142 books
Woke Baby
Mahogany L. Browne
For parents wanting to share their values of social justice and community from day one, this rhythmic board book turns a
Ages 0–3
Anpao: An American Indian Odyssey
Jamake Highwater
Follow a young boy's epic journey to manhood through a tapestry of traditional North American Indian legends woven into
Ages 12–18
The Dream Keeper
Langston Hughes
Rhythmic blues, soulful songs, and lyrical verses celebrate the Black experience and the enduring beauty of human dreams
Ages 8–12
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Things I Have to Tell You: Poems and Writing by Teenage Girls
Betsy Franco
For parents of teenage girls, this collection offers a profound, authentic look into the turbulent emotional landscape o
Ages 12–18
Wearing My Mother's Heart
Sophia Thakur
For the teen navigating the transition to adulthood who needs to hear that their voice, their heritage, and their evolvi
Ages 14–18
Poems for Tortured Souls
Liz Ison
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first love, heartbreak, and the moody aesthetic of self-discovery through
Ages 12–18
Margarita Engle's Memoirs #2
Soaring Earth
Margarita Engle
For the teenager navigating the pressure of world events while trying to find where they belong between two different cu
Ages 12–18
Everyone Starts Small
Liz Garton Scanlon
For the child who feels small or impatient to grow up, this lyrical journey shows how even the grandest parts of nature
Ages 3–7
Back to Class
Mel Glenn
Sixty-five poems capture the private thoughts, pressures, and dreams of high school students and the teachers who guide
Ages 12–18
Popina & Slumberina: The Ultimate 'Bye-Bye Blankie' Picture Book!
Irit Tal
For the toddler who isn't ready to let go of their favorite comfort object, this gentle rhyming story turns parting with
Ages 2–5
Falling Hard: 100 Love Poems by Teenagers
Betsy Franco
One hundred teenagers from all backgrounds share raw, honest poems about the messy reality of obsession, heartbreak, and
Ages 12–18
If: A Father's Advice to His Son
Rudyard Kipling
A father shares his timeless hopes and steady wisdom through the verses of this celebrated poem, brought to life with be
Ages 6–10
What Could I Be
Fizz Walsh
For the child who loves to wonder what the future holds. This collection of rhyming poems invites little ones to imagine
Ages 3–8
Helen Frost Nature Poetry #2
Hello, I'm Here!
Helen Frost
For the child taking their own first wobbly steps toward independence, this poetic journey follows a newborn crane as it
Ages 2–5
This Powerful Rhyme: A Book of Sonnets
Helen Plotz
Spanning centuries of literature, these 130 sonnets capture the power of rhyme and the beauty of structured verse from t
Ages 11–18
It's Raining Laughter
Nikki Grimes
These joyful poems and photographs celebrate the everyday experiences and laughter of African American children growing
Ages 4–9
Something on My Mind
Nikki Grimes
For the child who feels deeply but doesn't always have the words. This collection of poetry and portraits explores the i
Ages 7–12
General Store
Rachel Field
A young girl dreams of her future shop, filled with everything from bolts of colorful fabric to bunches of sweet bananas
Ages 4–8
Ow-em-gee!
Rachael Atkins
For the child who experiences every small mishap as a major drama, these funny poems turn daily 'OMG' moments into relat
Ages 6–11
Knocking on Windows
Jeannine Atkins
Reeling from a heavy trauma, a young writer finds the courage to speak back to the world through letter-poems addressed
Ages 14–18
A Caribbean Dozen Poems from Caribbean Poets
John Agard, Grace Nichols
Thirteen poets share the warmth of the sun and the rhythm of the islands through vivid memories of growing up in the Car
Ages 8–12
The Singular Life of Aria Patel
Samira Ahmed
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of grief and the pressure to meet family expectations while trying to find their o
Ages 12–18
I Dream for You
David Wax, Brett Blumenthal
A soothing bedtime poem for parents to share their deepest hopes with their little ones, featuring tender animal familie
Ages 0–3
Judith Viorst's Poetry Collections #1
If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries
Judith Viorst
Losing your pants on the diving board or having to eat more liver are just a few of the hilarious and relatable problems
Ages 7–11
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Young Adult
(1947)
Middle Grade
(634)
Graphic Novels
(517)
Picture Books
(322)
Early Readers
(106)
Board Books
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Growing Up by Age Group
Books for Growing Up for Ages 0–3
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