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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,947 books
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
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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
Logan Family #3
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
Ramona Blue
Julie Murphy
Standing six feet tall with blue hair, Ramona balances multiple jobs and family crises in her Mississippi trailer park w
Ages 14–18
History Is All You Left Me
Adam Silvera
For teens navigating the devastating loss of a first love and the complex layers of grief, guilt, and mental health that
Ages 14–18
The Lost Coast
Amy Rose Capetta
Danny follows a spell to a town of teenage witches to find a missing girl, only to discover a body in the woods and a de
Ages 14–18
Once Upon a Kiss
Robin Palmer
After a freak accident, sixteen-year-old Zoe wakes up thirty years in the future, where she is suddenly popular but miss
Ages 12–17
Protogena Chronicles #1
Protogenesis
Alysia Helming
Searching for her missing mother in the heart of Greece, Helene is pulled into a world where ancient myths are real and
Ages 13–18
Tell Me No Lies
Adele Griffin
Lizzy's quiet life is transformed by a reckless new friend and a long-awaited crush, but hidden secrets soon threaten to
Ages 14–18
Avatars #3
Kingdom of Twilight
Tui T. Sutherland
Trapped on a magical Viking ship during a god-crazy storm, Tigre must face his guilt and fear to save a wounded friend a
Ages 12–18
The Last Order
Kwame Mbalia
Former stormtroopers Finn and Jannah must confront their painful military pasts while racing to save kidnapped children
Ages 12–18
Ghost Stories
Beneath the Haunted Bridge
Lila Hawthorne
Sixteen-year-old Mara hears her late brother’s melody under a bridge, leading her to uncover ghostly clues and staged ac
Ages 12–18
Kiss
Jacqueline Wilson
Sylvie clings to the imaginary worlds she shares with her best friend Carl, even as the pressures of being fourteen and
Ages 12–15
Queens of India #2
Queen of Water
Devika Rangachari
Princess Kundavai must choose between her own desires and the survival of the Chola dynasty when an assassination attemp
Ages 13–18
The Last Hours #1
Chain of Gold
Cassandra Clare
Cordelia Carstairs enters a glittering world of demons and secrets in Edwardian London while fighting to clear her fathe
Ages 14–18
Divergent #1
Divergent
Veronica Roth
In a society split into five virtuous factions, sixteen-year-old Beatrice must choose between her family and her true se
Ages 13–18
Simon Snow #2
Wayward Son
Rainbow Rowell
Simon Snow beat the villain and won the war, but now he's stuck on the couch. A road trip across the American West might
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)
