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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,947 books
Go and Come Back
Joan Abelove
Alicia observes two visiting anthropologists with humor and skepticism as they try to understand her village life deep i
Ages 12–17
Saving Hamlet
Molly Booth
After falling through a theater trapdoor, Emma lands in 1601 London where she must help William Shakespeare stage the ve
Ages 12–17
Marcia
John Steptoe
Marcia is a young teenager who must find her way through the sudden, life-changing challenges of an unexpected pregnancy
Ages 12–17
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J. Albert Mann
Sixteen-year-old Eve faces a grueling recovery after surgery, navigating heavy grief and a growing dependence on her pai
Ages 14–18
Shadowmancer #2
Wormwood
G. P. Taylor
A deadly comet races toward 1756 London as a doctor and his housemaid protect an ancient book of power from dark forces
Ages 12–17
The Running Man
Michael Gerard Bauer
A reclusive veteran and a young artist are brought together by a portrait commission, forcing both to look past neighbor
Ages 13–17
Crocodile Burning
Michael Williams
A young man from Soweto sees his world expand and transform when he earns a spot in a musical production bound for the b
Ages 12–17
Hearts Collide
Evelyn Sloane
For young adults exploring the complexities of first love and self-discovery, and the intense emotions found in deep con
Ages 12–18
Chasing Butterflies
Evelyn Sloane
For young adults navigating self-discovery, this story tenderly explores the courage it takes to pursue fragile dreams a
Ages 13–18
The Giver Quartet #1
The Giver
Lois Lowry
For the child questioning the rules of their world and discovering that life's greatest joys often come with its deepest
Ages 11–14
Beauty Sleep
Kathryn Evans
For teens who question the darker side of beauty, this psychological thriller explores a disturbing procedure promising
Ages 13–18
You Could Be So Pretty
Holly Bourne
For the teen navigating complex feelings about societal beauty standards and the intense pressure to conform, this book
Ages 13–18
Loveboat, Taipei #1
Loveboat, Taipei
Abigail Hing Wen
Ever Wong expected a boring summer school program in Taiwan, but found a wild world of nightlife and new friends that mi
Ages 14–18
A Swift Pure Cry
Siobhan Dowd
In 1984 Ireland, teenager Shell struggles to keep her family together until a secret pregnancy sparks a scandal that cha
Ages 14–18
Damar #1
The Blue Sword
Robin McKinley
For the teen who feels like an outsider and is searching for where they truly belong, even if it means stepping far outs
Ages 12–18
New Boy
Julian Houston
A teenage boy leaves Virginia to become the first Black student at a 1950s Connecticut boarding school, facing a world e
Ages 13–18
Raybearer #1
Raybearer
Jordan Ifueko
Tarisai desperately wants to join the Crown Prince’s Council, but she is haunted by a magical wish from her mother: gain
Ages 12–18
Caraval #1
Caraval
Stephanie Garber
A magical, week-long performance becomes a high-stakes hunt when Scarlett must win a legendary game to save her kidnappe
Ages 13–18
That Dark Infinity
Kate Pentecost
For teens grappling with finding their true self and purpose amidst a world full of secrets and ancient magic. This epic
Ages 14–18
The Forest of Hands and Teeth #2
The Dead-Tossed Waves
Carrie Ryan
Trapped between a dark forest and a hungry ocean, Gabry must leave her safe lighthouse to face the secrets of the dead a
Ages 14–18
The Queen's Thief #2
The Queen of Attolia
Megan Whalen Turner
For the teen processing a major setback or physical change. This gripping fantasy explores how to find strength and iden
Ages 12–18
Private Peaceful
Michael Morpurgo
Determined to protect his older brother, fourteen-year-old Thomas Peaceful lies about his age to join the front lines of
Ages 12–18
How I Stole Johnny Depp's Alien Girlfriend
Gary Ghislain
Fourteen-year-old David races through the streets of Paris with Zelda, a girl who is convinced she must find Johnny Depp
Ages 12–17
Copper Sun
Sharon M. Draper
A fifteen-year-old Ashanti girl fights to survive unimaginable sorrow after being taken from her home and transported to
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)
