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Poetry About Growing Up
Explore poetry books about growing up for children.
142 books
Quiet Storm
Lydia Omolola Okutoro
Young authors of African ancestry share their perspectives on family, pride, and spirituality in this collection of orig
Ages 12–18
Secret Places
Charlotte S. Huck
Gentle verses by celebrated poets capture the quiet wonder of finding a world all your own, from tucked-away corners to
Ages 4–8
The Story of The Not-so-colorful Butterfly
Bruce DeLong
For the child who feels different or plain compared to their peers, this rhyming tale celebrates the quiet beauty found
Ages 3–7
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Make Magic! Do Good!
Dallas Clayton
A boy with a beard wants to be six forever and a monster fears children in this collection of poems where imagination ha
Ages 5–10
Rimshots: Basketball Pix, Rolls, and Rhythms
Charles R. Smith Jr.
The thump of the ball and the swish of the net come alive through high-energy poems and photographs that celebrate the s
Ages 8–12
Blue Lipstick
John Grandits
Fifteen-year-old Jessie navigates the humor and chaos of high school through a collection of poems that capture the true
Ages 10–15
Swimming Upstream: Middle School Poems
Kristine O'Connell George
New lockers, changing friendships, and the daily ups and downs of life in a new school come alive through this collectio
Ages 10–14
Robert's Concrete Poems #1
Technically, It's Not My Fault
John Grandits
Step into the mind of an eleven-year-old boy as he navigates the hilarious and bizarre realities of his daily life throu
Ages 9–13
Fernie and Me #1
Fearless Fernie
Gary Soto
Rhythmic verses capture the daily life of two best friends as they navigate the hallways and challenges of their school
Ages 8–12
Photo-Illustrated Poetry Collections #4
My Friend's Got This Problem, Mr. Candler
Mel Glenn
A powerful collection of poetic monologues capturing the raw voices of high schoolers as they navigate life's hurdles in
Ages 12–18
Is This Forever, or What?: Poems & Paintings from Texas
Naomi Shihab Nye
Vibrant paintings and regional poetry capture the sweeping landscapes and unique spirit of life across the state of Texa
Ages 12–18
I Never Did That Before Poems
Lilian Moore
For children navigating the excitement and nerves of new milestones, these gentle poems celebrate everything from losing
Ages 3–7
Brown Girl, Brown Boy #1
Brown Girl, Brown Girl
Leslé Honoré
Rhythmic verses call on brown girls to draw strength from the women who came before them as they chase their own bright
Ages 4–8
Step Gently Out #7
Wait and See
Helen Frost
Stunning photography and lyrical words capture the quiet, patient world of the praying mantis as it moves through the be
Ages 3–7
Emily Stew With Some Side Dishes
Thomas Rockwell
Whimsical verses blend deep childhood feelings with a dash of wild imagination to create a quirky and sweet collection o
Ages 6–10
The Gift Outright: America to Her Poets
Helen Plotz
For students and teens looking to connect with the heart of the American story through the diverse, powerful voices of p
Ages 12–18
Mother Goose
Great Grandmother Goose
Helen Cooper
Step back into the Middle Ages with eighty ancient rhymes that children used to sing hundreds of years ago.
Ages 6–12
The Usborne Book of
Poems for Young Children
Sam Taplin
Bright illustrations accompany a mix of classic and modern verses in this introduction to the world of poetry for the yo
Ages 3–7
Calma Harrison #2
Am I Right or Am I Right?
Barry Jonsberg
Sixteen-year-old Calma Harrison tries to fix the strange behavior of everyone in her life, only to discover how wrong he
Ages 12–16
Wonder Why
Ruth Peabody Harnden
Rhythmic verses capture the fleeting feelings and everyday discoveries that make being a child such a unique and curious
Ages 5–9
No Going Back
Patrick Flores-Scott
After leaving youth detention, seventeen-year-old Tony fights to stay on the right path while navigating toxic old relat
Ages 12–18
Class Dismissed!
Mel Glenn
Voices from the hallway and the back of the classroom come alive in seventy poems that capture the private hopes and qui
Ages 12–18
More Formats for Growing Up
Chapter Books
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Young Adult
(1947)
Middle Grade
(634)
Graphic Novels
(517)
Picture Books
(322)
Early Readers
(106)
Board Books
(8)
Growing Up by Age Group
Books for Growing Up for Ages 0–3
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Books for Growing Up for Ages 4–7
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