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Young Adult About Growing Up

Explore young adult books about growing up for children.

1,905 books

Cover of The Blue Sword

For the teen who feels like an outsider and is searching for where they truly belong, even if it means stepping far outs

Cover of New Boy

A teenage boy leaves Virginia to become the first Black student at a 1950s Connecticut boarding school, facing a world e

Cover of Raybearer

Tarisai desperately wants to join the Crown Prince’s Council, but she is haunted by a magical wish from her mother: gain

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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

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The Forest of Hands and Teeth #2

The Dead-Tossed Waves

Trapped between a dark forest and a hungry ocean, Gabry must leave her safe lighthouse to face the secrets of the dead a

Cover of The Queen of Attolia

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

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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

Cover of How I Stole Johnny Depp's Alien Girlfriend

How I Stole Johnny Depp's Alien Girlfriend

Fourteen-year-old David races through the streets of Paris with Zelda, a girl who is convinced she must find Johnny Depp

Cover of 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

Cover of Lizzo: Award-Winning Musician

Movers, Shakers, & History Makers

Lizzo: Award-Winning Musician

Karen Latchana Kenney

For the young reader curious about the journey to music stardom, this biography celebrates Lizzo's path to becoming an a

Cover of Girls Garage: How to Use Any Tool, Tackle Any Project, and Build the World You Want to See

Girls Garage: How to Use Any Tool, Tackle Any Project, and Build the World You Want to See

For the young person eager to build, create, and gain practical skills, this book inspires confidence and breaks down ge

Cover of The Dead House

Journal entries and psychiatric notes piece together the chilling story of a teen girl who may be sharing her body with

Cover of The Geography of Girlhood

The Geography of Girlhood

Follow the messy, beautiful path from age 14 to 18 through verse that captures the intensity of first kisses and the com

Cover of How (Not) to Find a Boyfriend

How (Not) to Find a Boyfriend

Allyson Valentine

For teens navigating the tricky waters of first crushes and romantic relationships, this witty read offers a lighthearte

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Lou with the Band

Alexandra Leigh Young

Lou trades her small-town life for a world tour as a roadie, discovering underground parties and a new identity while na

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Voices Anthologies #1

Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World

Essays, comics, and poems from pop-culture icons and authors create a scrapbook-style guide to what it means to be a fem

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The O'Keefe Family #3

A House Like a Lotus

Madeleine L'Engle

Polly travels to Cyprus and Greece to find herself after a stinging betrayal by her mentor, exploring romance and danger

Cover of The Splendid Mosaic of Life

The Splendid Mosaic of Life

For the teen navigating the highs and lows of growing up, this collection of poetry and prose offers a gentle guide to s

Cover of Footfree and Fancyloose

Bass Ackwards and Belly Up #2

Footfree and Fancyloose

Elizabeth Craft, Sarah Fain

For the teen weighing the pressure of the traditional college path against the pull of their own unconventional dreams.

Cover of The Tightrope Walkers

The Tightrope Walkers

Dominic Hall feels the pull of two very different lives: the artistic freedom of a girl on a makeshift tightrope and the

Cover of Of Jenny and the Aliens

Of Jenny and the Aliens

As alien music reaches Earth and the world panics, Derek just wants to win over Jenny, even if it means taking dating ad

Cover of While We're Young

While We're Young

For the teenager navigating the bittersweet tension between holding onto high school memories and the daunting, exciting

Cover of Finding Yvonne

Yvonne relies on her violin to get by, but an unexpected pregnancy and doubts about her musical future force her to make

Cover of Anne of Windy Poplars

Anne of Green Gables #4

Anne of Windy Poplars

L. M. Montgomery

Anne Shirley moves into a cozy tower room to start her new job as a principal, but she must first win over a skeptical t

More Formats for Growing Up

Chapter Books(7109)Middle Grade(627)Graphic Novels(503)Picture Books(318)Poetry(138)Early Readers(101)Board Books(8)

Growing Up by Age Group

Books for Growing Up for Ages 0–3(1283)Books for Growing Up for Ages 12–18(13059)Books for Growing Up for Ages 4–7(4804)Books for Growing Up for Ages 8–11(11169)