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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,947 books
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
Ages 10–14
Girls Garage: How to Use Any Tool, Tackle Any Project, and Build the World You Want to See
Emily Pilloton
For the young person eager to build, create, and gain practical skills, this book inspires confidence and breaks down ge
Ages 12–18
The Dead House
Dawn Kurtagich
Journal entries and psychiatric notes piece together the chilling story of a teen girl who may be sharing her body with
Ages 14–18
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The Geography of Girlhood
Kirsten Smith
Follow the messy, beautiful path from age 14 to 18 through verse that captures the intensity of first kisses and the com
Ages 14–18
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
Ages 13–17
Idol Gossip #2
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
Ages 14–18
Alice #14
The Grooming of Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Alice and her friends set out to transform themselves through exercise the summer before ninth grade, facing the pressur
Ages 12–15
Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World
Kelly Jensen
Essays, comics, and poems from pop-culture icons and authors create a scrapbook-style guide to what it means to be a fem
Ages 12–18
Gossip Girl #11
Don't You Forget About Me
Cecily von Ziegesar
Sharp wit and high-stakes melodrama follow the provocative lives of prestigious New York City private school students in
Ages 14–18
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
Ages 14–18
The Splendid Mosaic of Life
Yanal Majid
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of growing up, this collection of poetry and prose offers a gentle guide to s
Ages 13–18
Footfree and Fancyloose #1
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.
Ages 14–18
The Tightrope Walkers
David Almond
Dominic Hall feels the pull of two very different lives: the artistic freedom of a girl on a makeshift tightrope and the
Ages 14–18
Of Jenny and the Aliens
Ryan Gebhart
As alien music reaches Earth and the world panics, Derek just wants to win over Jenny, even if it means taking dating ad
Ages 14–18
Fox Ridge
While We're Young
K. L. Walther
For the teenager navigating the bittersweet tension between holding onto high school memories and the daunting, exciting
Ages 14–18
Finding Yvonne
Brandy Colbert
Yvonne relies on her violin to get by, but an unexpected pregnancy and doubts about her musical future force her to make
Ages 14–18
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
Ages 12–18
Eden West
Pete Hautman
Seventeen-year-old Jacob has never stepped beyond the fence of his isolated community, but a girl from the outside is ab
Ages 14–18
Aristotle and Dante #2
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Aristotle and Dante navigate the final year of high school and a secret love while the outside world is shaped by the he
Ages 14–18
Cherry Money Baby
John M. Cusick
For the teen weighing a secure path against a risky dream, this story explores what happens when small-town roots collid
Ages 14–18
Bass Ackwards and Belly Up #1
Bass Ackwards and Belly Up
Elizabeth Craft, Sarah Fain
Four best friends skip the expected college path to chase dreams of acting, writing, and backpacking through Europe to f
Ages 14–18
Roomies
Sara Zarr, Tara Altebrando
Two strangers from opposite coasts share their lives through email during the final summer before they move into a Berke
Ages 14–18
The Book of Dust #3
The Rose Field
Philip Pullman
For the young adult navigating the complexities of their own beliefs while standing up against systems that limit person
Ages 14–18
Ida, in Love and in Trouble
Veronica Chambers
For the teen navigating a life-altering choice or seeking her own voice when society tries to silence it, this novel exp
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)
