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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,947 books
And Not Afraid to Dare: The Stories of Ten African-American Women
Tonya Bolden
Witness the grit and brilliance of ten icons like Toni Morrison and Jackie Joyner-Kersee as they break barriers and make
Ages 10–15
The List of Things That Will Not Change
Rebecca Stead
Everything is changing as Bea’s father prepares to marry his boyfriend, but a special list helps her hold onto the thing
Ages 8–12
Henry and Mudge #9
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps
Cynthia Rylant
Henry and his big dog Mudge investigate mysterious thumping noises at night while staying at Grandmother's house in this
Ages 5–8
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Edge
Michael Cadnum
Zachary's quiet life with his mother in California is slowly upended as the reality of local violence begins to seep int
Ages 14–18
Spirit Animals (Pamela Hicks) #1
Hunting Spirit Animals
Pamela Hicks
For teens processing the heaviness of loss and looking for their place in the world while navigating systemic injustice
Ages 14–18
The Girls of Canby Hall #3
You're No Friend of Mine
Emily Chase
Constant fighting between her best friends at Canby Hall makes life difficult for Faith as she tries to make her own big
Ages 12–16
Kate in Waiting
Becky Albertalli
Best friends Kate and Andy face a test of their bond when they both fall for the same guy in this charming, theater-focu
Ages 12–18
Five Nights at Freddy's: Tales from the Pizzaplex #2
Happs
Scott Cawthon, Elley Cooper, Andrea Waggener
Sinister technology and unsettling mysteries await in this collection of short stories set within the chilling world of
Ages 12–18
Heaven #2
The First Part Last
Angela Johnson
Bobby is a typical restless teenager, but his world shifts toward diapers and doctors when he discovers he is about to b
Ages 13–18
The Hunger Games #3
Mockingjay
Suzanne Collins
Katniss Everdeen becomes the target of the Capitol’s quest for revenge in this high-stakes conclusion to the rebellion a
Ages 13–18
The Maze Runner #3
The Death Cure
James Dashner
Thomas recalls the secrets WICKED tried to erase and risks everything for his friends as the final, deadly test of the G
Ages 12–18
Two Boys Kissing
David Levithan
Two seventeen-year-olds attempt a 32-hour marathon kiss to break a world record, watched over by the spirits of a previo
Ages 14–18
Shadow of a Bull
Maia Wojciechowska
Manolo is torn between following in his famous father’s footsteps as a bullfighter or following his own dream to be a do
Ages 10–14
Planet Janet #1
Planet Janet
Dyan Sheldon
Sixteen-year-old Janet records every awkward moment of her life as she experiments with a Dark Phase, new diets, and the
Ages 12–17
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky
Introverted Charlie writes letters about the highs and lows of his freshman year as he finds his place among a new group
Ages 14–18
Rascal
Sterling North
A boy and his pet raccoon share a carefree summer of adventure in a small Midwestern town just as a world at war begins
Ages 8–14
Flour Babies
Anne Fine
Simon finds himself caring for a bag of flour as if it were a real baby while navigating the complicated emotions of his
Ages 10–14
Keeping You a Secret
Julie Anne Peters
Holland Jaegar's senior year takes an unexpected turn when she meets CeCe Goddard and realizes her feelings for her new
Ages 14–18
Aristotle and Dante #1
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Ari is a lonely, angry teen with family secrets, but an unexpected friendship with Dante sparks a transformative summer
Ages 14–18
I Miss You, I Hate This
Sara Saedi
For the teen struggling with isolation or a changing friendship. This novel explores how distance and a global crisis te
Ages 14–18
Sisters of the Quantock Hills #4
Frances' Story
Ruth Elwin Harris
Frances Purcell struggles to balance her passion for landscape painting with the heavy responsibility of caring for her
Ages 12–18
The Wrath and the Dawn #1
The Wrath & the Dawn
Renée Ahdieh
For teens who love epic romance and intricate mysteries, this book explores finding love in unexpected places while chal
Ages 14–18
The Twilight Saga #4
Breaking Dawn
Stephenie Meyer
Bella faces a heart-pounding turning point where her choice to join the immortals or remain human could ignite a devasta
Ages 13–18
Rainbow Boys #2
Rainbow High
Alex Sanchez
For teens navigating the emotional hurdles of coming out, choosing a college, and building healthy relationships while f
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)