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Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,947 books
Prophecy of the Sisters #1
Prophecy of the Sisters
Michelle Zink
Twin sisters Lia and Alice become instant enemies when an ancient prophecy and a mysterious mark turn them against each
Ages 12–18
The Fountains of Silence
Ruta Sepetys
For the teen uncovering the weight of family secrets or seeking to understand how silence can shape a nation's history l
Ages 14–18
Stay Dead
April Henry
For the teen who loves high-stakes puzzles and stories of survival. Milan must outrun assassins and the elements to expo
Ages 12–18
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How to Be an Antiracist
How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
Ibram X. Kendi, Nic Stone
For the teenager asking big questions about fairness and identity, this guide provides the language and history to help
Ages 12–18
The Demonata #2
Demon Thief
Darren Shan
Kernel Fleck can see swirling patches of light, but his strange gift becomes a terrifying weapon when a window opens int
Ages 12–17
The Avatar Chronicles #3
Edda
Conor Kostick
For the teen navigating the blurring lines between their digital and real-world identities while facing high-stakes conf
Ages 12–18
The Softwire #3
Wormhole Pirates on Orbis 3
P.J. Haarsma
For the young reader navigating a world where they feel like a cog in a machine, this space adventure explores finding y
Ages 10–14
Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World
Frederick Joseph, Porsche Joseph
For the teenager overwhelmed by the world's problems, this essential handbook transforms anxiety into action through his
Ages 12–18
Skipshock
Caroline O'Donoghue
For the teenager grappling with the weight of family secrets and the feeling that their life is spinning out of control
Ages 14–18
The Devouring Gray #2
The Drowning Summer
C. L. Herman
For the teen navigating the heavy shadows of a family legacy while searching for their own identity and first love amids
Ages 14–18
Ashes on the Waves
Mary Lindsey
For the teen navigating the intensity of a first deep love while dealing with complicated family expectations and the we
Ages 12–18
Girl Overboard
Aimee Ferris
For the teen navigating the pressure of high-status social circles while trying to keep their own sense of self and smal
Ages 12–17
Far From You
Tess Sharpe
After surviving the attack that killed her best friend, Sophie must hunt for the murderer while fighting to prove her so
Ages 14–18
I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This #2
Lena
Jacqueline Woodson
On the run from their abusive father, Lena and Dion disguise themselves and travel in search of family and a place where
Ages 12–16
When We Wake #2
While We Run
Karen Healey
In the year 2128, the first revived cryonics patient is on the run from the government with a secret that could change t
Ages 14–18
The Witches' Kitchen
Allen Williams
A girl named Toad wakes up with no memory and must escape a bubbling cauldron, joining forces with an imp and a fairy to
Ages 9–14
Lia and Beckett's Abracadabra
Amy Noelle Parks
For teens navigating social anxiety or feeling overwhelmed by expectations, this book offers a magical journey of self-a
Ages 13–17
Pretenders #1
Pretenders
Lisi Harrison
Five high school freshmen reveal their true selves, secret crushes, and family dramas through a collection of private jo
Ages 12–17
Audacity
Melanie Crowder
For the teen seeking a spark of courage to challenge unfairness, this lyrical story follows a young immigrant finding he
Ages 12–18
Horribly Famous
Charles Dickens and His Pen Pals
Tracey Turner
For the student who finds history books dry: this humorous look at Charles Dickens uses letters and diaries to make Vict
Ages 8–13
Lottery Boy
Michael Byrne
Living on the streets of London is hard enough, but now an orphan named Bully is running for his life with a winning lot
Ages 12–17
Dream State #2
Found in the Game
Christopher Keene
For the teen who feels more at home in virtual worlds than the real one, exploring how digital courage translates to rea
Ages 12–18
The Obernewtyn Chronicles #5
The Stone Key
Isobelle Carmody
Elspeth must race to stop a vengeful enemy from using mind control to unleash a devastating plague upon her world.
Ages 13–18
Stay
Deb Caletti
For the teenager or parent navigating the warning signs of an obsessive relationship and the courageous, difficult journ
Ages 14–18
More Formats for Growing Up
Chapter Books
(7356)
Middle Grade
(634)
Graphic Novels
(517)
Picture Books
(322)
Poetry
(142)
Early Readers
(106)
Board Books
(8)
Growing Up by Age Group
Books for Growing Up for Ages 0–3
(1337)
Books for Growing Up for Ages 4–7
(5035)
