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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,905 books
We Speak in Storms
Natalie Lund
For the teen feeling haunted by the past or struggling to find their place, this story explores how shared trauma can be
Ages 14–18
Up Close
Johnny Cash
Anne E. Neimark
For the reader grappling with the idea that heroes can be flawed. This biography explores the deep faith, addiction, and
Ages 10–15
Everything We Never Said
Sloan Harlow
For the teenager navigating the messy aftermath of loss while grappling with the guilt of moving on and the discovery th
Ages 14–18
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Lone Wolf
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Secrets Never Die
Vincent Ralph
For the teenager grappling with the weight of hidden mistakes and the fear of social exposure in an increasingly public
Ages 14–18
The List #2
The Last Lie
Patricia Forde
For the young person starting to question authority and realizing that words, music, and art are the ultimate tools for
Ages 10–14
Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science
Marc Aronson, Marina Budhos
For the teenager asking deep questions about how the world became so interconnected. Explore how a simple kitchen staple
Ages 12–18
Marianne Dreams
Catherine Storr
For the child feeling trapped by illness or boredom who finds that their imagination is a powerful but sometimes frighte
Ages 9–12
Carl Hobbes Thriller #2
Goldstrike
Matt Whyman
On the run in London, Carl Hobbes must program a powerful supercomputer to shield himself and his girlfriend from relent
Ages 14–18
Five Total Strangers
Natalie D. Richards
For the teenager who feels the urgent pressure of family expectations and the chilling anxiety of being trapped in an un
Ages 14–18
Lone Wolf #7
Castle Death
Joe Dever
For the teen who loves being the hero: an interactive fantasy where your choices determine if you survive the traps of a
Ages 12–18
Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe
Steve Sheinkin
For the teenager grappling with questions of moral courage and the weight of history, this high-stakes true story explor
Ages 12–18
Lone Wolf #8
The Jungle of Horrors
Joe Dever
For the teen who loves to be the hero of their own story: this interactive quest empowers readers to make life-or-death
Ages 10–16
Let's Split Up
Bill Wood
For the teen who loves a spooky thrill and finding their place in a tight-knit group. A modern, high-stakes mystery abou
Ages 14–18
Daughters of a Dead Empire
Carolyn Tara O’Neil
For the teen grappling with conflicting viewpoints, this survival story explores how two enemies find common ground duri
Ages 12–18
The Adventures of Sajo and Her Beaver People
Grey Owl
For the child who shares a deep, soulful bond with animals and feels the weight of responsibility for their well-being.
Ages 8–12
This Woven Kingdom #4
Every Spiral of Fate
Tahereh Mafi
A magical wedding turns into a countdown to murder as Alizeh must outrun her enemies on dragon-back while wrestling with
Ages 14–18
The Cauling Trilogy #1
The Cauling
Ed Newbery-King
Willow can't cast spells like the other witches in her village, but a family secret about the Norse God Loki sends her o
Ages 12–18
Answers in the Pages
David Levithan
When a school book assignment causes a town-wide scandal, Donovan and his classmates must decide when to stay quiet and
Ages 8–13
A Clue Mystery #3
In the Ballroom with the Candlestick
Diana Peterfreund
Blackbrook Academy descends into chaos as a dark secret and a suspicious death force the Murder Crew to work together to
Ages 13–18
Through the Looking Glass: Finding the Real Me
Lila Thompson
Sixteen-year-old Ivy Rivers starts an anonymous project to help her peers share their truths, only to find she must fina
Ages 13–18
Catalyst
Laurie Halse Anderson
Kate Malone's logically organized life spirals out of control when she is forced to share a room with her nemesis while
Ages 14–18
Beige
Cecil Castellucci
For teens feeling stuck in who they "should" be, this novel explores finding your authentic voice and identity amidst un
Ages 13–18
The Little Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A young prince travels from his tiny asteroid to distant planets, learning poignant lessons about the true nature of lov
Ages 8–18
The Logan Family Saga #5
Let the Circle Be Unbroken
Mildred D. Taylor
In 1930s Mississippi, the Logan children witness their community’s struggle for justice while navigating internal family
Ages 10–14
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