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Young Adult About Growing Up

Explore young adult books about growing up for children.

1,947 books

Cover of Waifs and Strays

Waifs and Strays

Charles de Lint

For the teen seeking a sense of belonging in a world that feels both gritty and magical, these stories explore finding o

Cover of Listening at the Gate

The Seeker Chronicles #3

Listening at the Gate

Seventeen-year-old Kat leaves her aunt's home for the coast, only to be swept into political upheaval and a high-stakes

Cover of Hood

Jenny Elder Moke

For the teenager grappling with a sudden family secret or navigating the transition from a sheltered life to finding the

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Cover of The Silent Stars Go By

The Silent Stars Go By

Sally Nicholls

For the teen navigating the weight of a difficult secret or the pressure of social expectations. A quiet, moving story a

Ages 14–18

Cover of The Daughters Break the Rules

The Daughters #2

The Daughters Break the Rules

For the teen navigating the pressure to maintain a perfect image while dealing with the consequences of their mistakes a

Cover of The Love That Split the World

The Love That Split the World

During her final summer in Kentucky before college, Natalie encounters a mysterious apparition and a new boy named Beau

Cover of Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood

Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood

Meredith Ann Pierce

Follow a healer with flowers interwoven in her hair as she escapes captivity and travels with talking animals to uncover

Cover of Betty Cornell's Teen-Age Popularity Guide

Betty Cornell's Teen-Age Popularity Guide

Peek into the social world of 1951 through this vintage handbook on dating, parties, and the secrets to becoming the mos

Cover of Crown Duel

Countess Meliara vows to defend her people from a greedy king, leading her into an unprepared war. After the fighting, s

Cover of Wrapped

Jennifer Bradbury

Agnes Wilkins enters the glittering world of 1815 London society only to find herself entangled with a wealthy collector

Cover of Fire and Hemlock

Fire and Hemlock

Diana Wynne Jones

Polly's nineteen-year-old life feels normal until she realizes her childhood memories are shifting, pointing toward a my

Cover of First-Year Orientation

First-Year Orientation

Lauren Gibaldi, Eric Smith, Adi Alsaid, Anna Birch, Gloria Chao, Jennifer Chen, Dana L. Davis, Olivia A. Cole, Bryan Bliss, Kristina Forest, Kathleen Glasgow, Lance Rubin, Farah Naz Rishi, Aminah Mae Safi, Sam Maggs, Phil Stamper

For the teen standing at the threshold of a new life: a diverse collection of stories exploring the nerves, excitement,

Cover of The Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay

The Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay

For queer teenagers navigating identity and self-acceptance, this book offers a reassuring journey of finding courage, c

Cover of The Six Rules of Maybe

The Six Rules of Maybe

Scarlet has always been the quiet listener for others, but her world shifts when her sister returns home, forcing her to

Cover of Nightbirds

Kate J. Armstrong

For the teenager beginning to question the expectations placed upon them by family and society while searching for a gro

Cover of Anthem

The Sixties Trilogy #3

Two cousins board an old school bus in 1969 for a cross-country journey to find a brother drafted for the Vietnam War.

Cover of Deadly Unna?

In a coastal Australian town, two football teammates from different backgrounds form a bond that challenges the prejudic

Cover of Last Chance Dance

Last Chance Dance

For the teenager navigating the sting of a sudden breakup and the pressure to find their 'forever' person before high sc

Cover of Red Mantle

The Red Abbey Chronicles #3

Maria Turtschaninoff

For the young person navigating the tension between their education and their roots, or seeking the courage to bring cha

Cover of 24 Girls in 7 Days

24 Girls in 7 Days

For the teenager navigating the high-pressure world of high school dating and the sheer awkwardness of finding a prom da

Cover of You'd Be Home Now

You'd Be Home Now

Kathleen Glasgow

Emory has always played the role of the good sister, but a tragic accident forces her to redefine herself amidst her bro

Cover of Everybody Sees the Ants

Everybody Sees the Ants

Struggling with family fights and school bullies, fifteen-year-old Lucky Linderman escapes into dreams of his missing gr

Cover of Time After Time

Time Between Us #2

Time After Time

Tamara Ireland Stone

For the teen navigating the ache of a long-distance relationship and the heavy realization that love sometimes requires

Cover of United We Spy

Gallagher Girls #6

For the teenager who is navigating the high stakes of growing up while trying to find where they truly belong among thei

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)