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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,905 books
Once Was Lost
Sara Zarr
For the teen processing the heavy weight of a parent's sudden death and the complicated truths that often surface during
Ages 12–18
The Celestial Kingdom #3
Never Ever After
Sue Lynn Tan
For the teen navigating the tension between their family's expectations and their own growing need for autonomy while fi
Ages 14–18
Making Friends with Alice Dyson
Poppy Nwosu
For the teenager feeling the weight of high school labels and the pressure to be perfect while navigating their first br
Ages 14–18
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Of Mermaids and Orisa #1
Skin of the Sea
Natasha Bowen
For the teen seeking their place in the world while balancing ancient duties and personal convictions. A sweeping West A
Ages 12–18
Bright Burning Stars
A.K. Small
For the teenager navigating the heavy pressure of elite performance and the thin line between healthy ambition and self-
Ages 14–18
House of Night #2
Betrayed
P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast
While Zoey masters her new powers at the House of Night, a string of mysterious deaths among local teens threatens the l
Ages 14–18
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Spike It!
Matt Christopher
Thirteen-year-old Jamie struggles with her new stepsister, especially when they both end up on the same competitive voll
Ages 8–12
Waterfire Saga #2
Rogue Wave
Jennifer Donnelly
Ancient talismans and sea dragon nests await as Serafina and her friends race to identify a mysterious foe beneath the w
Ages 10–14
They'll Never Catch Us
Jessica Goodman
For the teen navigating high-stakes pressure and complicated sibling bonds, this mystery explores the dark side of compe
Ages 14–18
Between Worlds
Skip Brittenham
For the teen who feels trapped in a boring routine and longs for a life of purpose, magic, and high-stakes adventure.
Ages 10–16
Escape Under the Forever Sky
Eve Yohalem
The daughter of an ambassador must use her deep knowledge of African wildlife to survive the elements after escaping kid
Ages 10–14
Prophecy of the Sisters #3
Circle of Fire
Michelle Zink
Lia races against time to track down missing prophecy pages and convince her twin sister to join a dangerous fight for t
Ages 12–18
Don't Look Back
Jennifer L. Armentrout
For the teen navigating the pressure to fit in while discovering who they actually want to be. A suspenseful look at sec
Ages 14–18
The Sky Inside #2
The Walls Have Eyes
Clare B. Dunkle
Martin discovers the terrifying truth beneath his comfortable society and flees to a secret school to save his sister an
Ages 10–14
Shutter
Laurie Faria Stolarz
For the teen processing the heavy weight of family secrets and the longing for closure after a profound loss.
Ages 14–18
Fairytale Retellings #3
Fathomless
Jackson Pearce
A sea monster must steal a soul to become human, but she is competing for the same boy's heart as Celia, a girl with mys
Ages 12–18
The Secret Year
Jennifer R. Hubbard
High school senior Colt turns to a secret journal to understand the girl he loved, uncovering the hidden life she led be
Ages 14–18
The Storms Saga #1
Heir of Storms
Lauryn Hamilton Murray
For the teen navigating the pressure of hidden talents and the fear of being truly seen while finding where they belong
Ages 14–18
Time Will Tell
Barry Lyga
For the teen navigating the weight of family secrets, this thriller explores how the past impacts the present and the co
Ages 14–18
Never Ever After #2
For Ever More
Sue Lynn Tan
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family legacy and the challenge of choosing who to trust when their world fe
Ages 13–18
Light Years #2
Supernova
Kass Morgan
For the teen navigating complex social groups and learning that standing up for what is right often means questioning th
Ages 14–18
The Bone Spindle #3
The Cursed Rose
Leslie Vedder
For the teen exploring the complexities of identity while seeking a place where they truly belong, even when caught betw
Ages 12–18
Constellation #3
Defy the Fates
Claudia Gray
For the teen exploring the boundaries of their own identity and what it means to be truly human while standing up for th
Ages 14–18
Gossip Girl #2
You Know You Love Me
Cecily von Ziegesar
Blair Waldorf wants the perfect seventeenth birthday, but her Ivy League dreams and a distracted boyfriend are turning t
Ages 14–18
More Formats for Growing Up
Chapter Books
(7109)
Middle Grade
(627)
Graphic Novels
(503)
Picture Books
(318)
Poetry
(138)
Early Readers
(101)
Board Books
(8)
Growing Up by Age Group
Books for Growing Up for Ages 0–3
(1283)
Books for Growing Up for Ages 12–18
(13059)
Books for Growing Up for Ages 4–7
(4804)
Books for Growing Up for Ages 8–11
(11169)