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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
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Fly Like a Girl One Woman's Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the Home Front
Mary Jennings Hegar
For the teenager who wants to challenge the status quo, this memoir follows a combat pilot fighting for her life in Afgh
Ages 12–18
Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote
Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau
For the teenager asking why their vote matters or wondering about the history of fairness in America, this book connects
Ages 12–18
Fairytale Retellings #2
Sweetly
Jackson Pearce
Magical candy offers Gretchen a chance to forget the monster that took her sister, but a dark presence still waits in th
Ages 13–18
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How the Other Half
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Paul Faustino #2
The Penalty
Mal Peet
A star soccer prodigy vanishes, leading a journalist into a mystery where modern sports reporting meets the ancient, pow
Ages 13–18
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #2
The Hidden Staircase
Carolyn Keene
Nancy Drew faces one of her most famous early challenges as she investigates a mysterious haunting and searches for a se
Ages 8–12
How the Other Half #1
How the Other Half Die
P. C. Roscoe
For the teen grappling with the unfairness of the world, this high-stakes thriller explores survival and the widening ga
Ages 14–18
Everness #1
Planesrunner
Ian McDonald
Armed with a map of billions of parallel earths and a knack for Indian cooking, Everett Singh races across the multivers
Ages 12–16
Lies We Tell About the Stars
Susie Nadler
For the teenager grappling with a friend's sudden disappearance or the heavy weight of secrets following a life-altering
Ages 13–18
Try Not to Breathe
Jennifer R. Hubbard
For the teenager navigating the heavy path of recovery after a mental health crisis, this story offers a quiet, honest l
Ages 14–18
The Life and Death Parade
Eliza Wass
For the teenager grappling with the 'why' behind a sudden loss and seeking a place to belong while processing intense gr
Ages 14–18
The Delusionist
Don Calame
For the teen navigating the pressure of big dreams, where the line between talent and trickery blurs and high-stakes amb
Ages 14–18
Exchanged
Dan Perucco
For the teen who feels like their family doesn't recognize them anymore or fears for a sibling's safety in a changing wo
Ages 12–18
Strange and Terrible Things: A Guide to Creatures That Haunt Our Dreams
Devin Forst
For the curious reader who finds wonder in the dark. This guide explores global folklore to help older kids process the
Ages 10–14
Always a Catch
Peter Richmond
Jack must choose between his talent for piano and the pressures of his new boarding school football team as he struggles
Ages 13–18
The Similars #1
The Similars
Rebecca Hanover
For the teen navigating the heavy fog of grief who feels like a stranger in their own life while questioning what truly
Ages 12–18
When
Victoria Laurie
For the teen grappling with the weight of things they can't change, this supernatural mystery explores the heavy burden
Ages 12–18
It's Your World Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!
Chelsea Clinton
Learn how to tackle global challenges like climate change and poverty through clear facts, inspiring stories, and action
Ages 10–14
Stalking Shadows
Cyla Panin
For the teen who feels the weight of protecting a loved one from their own self-destructive nature while carrying the bu
Ages 14–18
How the Other Half #2
How the Other Half Kill
P. C. Roscoe
For the teen navigating the burden of high expectations or hidden secrets, this supernatural thriller explores the weigh
Ages 13–18
The Witchery #2
Shadow Coven
S. Isabelle
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family legacy while trying to find their own circle of trust in a world that
Ages 14–18
Lady Slayers #1
Blood Countess
Lana Popović
A scullery maid’s dream job as a confidante to the glamorous Elizabeth Báthory turns into a nightmare as she realizes sh
Ages 14–18
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #2
Song of the Dark Crystal
J. M. Lee
For the teen finding their voice in a world of complex loyalties, this epic quest explores what it takes to stand up aga
Ages 12–17
Bad Call
Stephen Wallenfels
What began as a simple camping trip in Yosemite National Park spiraling into a terrifying fight for survival after a ser
Ages 14–18
The School of Possibilities
Seita Parkkola
For the child who feels like their individuality is a problem to be solved. This atmospheric story explores the importan
Ages 11–15
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