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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
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Jagged Little Pill
Jagged Little Pill: The Novel
Eric Smith
For teens navigating complex family dynamics, societal pressures, and the raw emotions of adolescence, this novel explor
Ages 14–18
Rainbow Boys #3
Rainbow Road
Alex Sanchez
Three young men embark on a summer cross-country road trip after graduation, meeting new people and defining their own p
Ages 14–18
All Our Hidden Gifts #2
The Gifts That Bind Us
Caroline O'Donoghue
For the teenager grappling with the fear of being left behind while friends move on, and the weight of standing up again
Ages 14–18
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Rainbow Boys
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The Princess Diaries #1
The Princess Diaries
Meg Cabot
Mia is a typical freshman flunking Algebra until her father drops a bombshell: he is the crown prince of Genovia, making
Ages 12–17
Matthew Meets the Man
Travis Nichols
Fifteen-year-old Matt just wants to play drums and navigate his first relationship, if only the nagging authority figure
Ages 12–16
Smooth
Matt Burns
For the teenager struggling with self-image and the heavy weight of social expectations while navigating the physical an
Ages 14–18
Somebody Everybody Listens To
Suzanne Supplee
For the teenager dreaming of a bigger life, this story follows a girl finding the courage to chase her goals while navig
Ages 12–17
The Way I Used to Be #1
The Way I Used to Be
Amber Smith
Eden’s world is shattered in an instant, forcing her to spend four years of high school hiding her trauma while slowly f
Ages 14–18
Tiffany Aching #3
Wintersmith
Terry Pratchett
Tiffany Aching accidentally starts a seasonal crisis after a dance gone wrong, catching the eye of the Wintersmith while
Ages 10–15
Class Pictures
Marilyn Sachs
Pat looks back on the evolving bond between two best friends, tracing their shared journey from the first day of kinderg
Ages 10–14
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Hansen, Irene Dunlap
For the preteen navigating the ups and downs of middle school, from changing friendships to family shifts, offering comf
Ages 9–14
Julia's Story
Ruth Elwin Harris
Julia, always in her sister's shadow, discovers her own strength and identity. She finds a kindred spirit in her guardia
Ages 12–18
We Used to Be Friends
Amy Spalding
For the teenager navigating the painful, quiet end of a once-unbreakable bond. This story explores how best friends can
Ages 14–18
The Great Godden
Meg Rosoff
For the teenager navigating the blurry lines between admiration and obsession, this atmospheric summer tale explores the
Ages 14–18
LBD #3
Diva Without a Cause
Grace Dent
For the teenager navigating the gap between their everyday life and their big dreams. Shiraz's funny diary entries explo
Ages 12–16
Every Little Thing in the World
Nina de Gramont
After being caught joyriding, sixteen-year-old Sydney is sent to a wilderness camp while grappling with the secret of an
Ages 14–18
Fire From the Sky
Moa B. Åstot
For the teenager navigating the weight of family tradition while discovering their first queer love in a community where
Ages 14–18
The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind
Meg Medina
Sonia Ocampo flees the heavy burden of being her village's luck charm, only to risk everything on a dangerous journey to
Ages 12–18
Runa
J. Alison James
A Swedish summer turns dark when a discovery in a medieval church pulls Runa into the ancient, implacable rites of her V
Ages 10–14
Daughter of Venice
Donna Jo Napoli
Facing a life confined to a convent, Donata disguises herself as a boy to explore the hidden corners of 1592 Venice beyo
Ages 12–17
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen #3
Confessions of a Teenage Hollywood Star
Dyan Sheldon
For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of big dreams and social drama. Lola deals with the chaos of a movie film
Ages 12–16
The Daughters #1
The Daughters
Joanna Philbin
For the teen feeling overshadowed by a parent's success, this story explores finding your own voice while navigating hig
Ages 12–17
Rainbow Boys #3
Boyfriends with Girlfriends
Alex Sanchez
Lance and Allie face the complications of new relationships and unexpected feelings as they explore their identities and
Ages 14–18
Moxie
Jennifer Mathieu
High school football rules this small Texas town, but sixteen-year-old Viv is ready to spark a feminist revolution with
Ages 12–18
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(634)
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(517)
Picture Books
(322)
Poetry
(142)
Early Readers
(106)
Board Books
(8)
Growing Up by Age Group
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