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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,947 books
Gossip Girl #8
Nothing Can Keep Us Together
Cecily von Ziegesar
For the teen navigating the high-stakes pressure of graduation, college choices, and the bittersweet end of longtime fri
Ages 14–18
Red Moon at Sharpsburg
Rosemary Wells
As the Civil War rages around her, India Moody studies science with a neighbor and finds the courage to survive the terr
Ages 12–17
Private Lessons
Cynthia Salaysay
For the teenager navigating the thin line between intense ambition and manipulation within a high-pressure mentor relati
Ages 14–18
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North of Beautiful
Justina Chen
Terra hides her scarred face and follows her father's rules until an unexpected collision with a quirky Goth boy forces
Ages 13–18
The Infernal Devices #2
Clockwork Prince
Cassandra Clare
Will faces the ultimate dilemma of the heart while caught in a complicated tangle of affection and loyalty involving his
Ages 14–18
The Fortunes of Indigo Skye
Deb Caletti
An unexpected fortune lands in a waitress's lap after she scolds a customer, turning her simple post-graduation plans in
Ages 14–18
Crazy Loco
David Rice
Nine stories capture the vibrant, everyday lives of Mexican American kids growing up in the Rio Grande Valley of souther
Ages 10–14
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn for Teens
John C. Maxwell
For the teen who is struggling with a recent failure, bad grade, or sports loss and needs a roadmap to bounce back and g
Ages 12–18
The Firebringer Trilogy #3
The Son of Summer Stars
Meredith Ann Pierce
Jan, the unicorn prince, must use his mastery of fire to unite former enemies and lead his people back to their long-los
Ages 12–17
Man Made Boy #1
Man Made Boy
Jon Skovron
Stitched together from parts and hidden under Times Square, Boy escapes his basement life for a wild, monster-filled roa
Ages 13–18
Stella Etc. #5
Sweet-talking TJ
Karen McCombie
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first crushes while trying to keep their best friendships from getting tan
Ages 10–14
Back When You Were Easier to Love
Emily Wing Smith
For the teenager grappling with the confusing end of a first love and the difficult realization that a person they adore
Ages 14–18
The Sky Inside #1
The Sky Inside
Clare B. Dunkle
For the child who has begun to question if the world is truly as it seems, this story navigates the shift from sheltered
Ages 10–14
Soldier Boys #3
Missing in Action
Dean Hughes
During WWII, a boy moves to Utah and struggles to face the truth about his missing father and a new friend from a nearby
Ages 10–14
Utopia, Iowa
Brian Yansky
Jack sees ghosts everywhere, and while he’d rather focus on his crush, the local spirits keep demanding he solve their m
Ages 13–18
10 Blind Dates #1
10 Blind Dates
Ashley Elston
After a holiday breakup, Sophie is forced into ten chaotic blind dates arranged by her boisterous family, ranging from u
Ages 12–18
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between
Jennifer E. Smith
Clare and Aiden, on the eve of college, embark on one last date, reliving their romance and confronting the tough questi
Ages 12–18
I Wanna Be Where You Are
Kristina Forest
For the teen following her heart against her mother's wishes, this road trip romance celebrates the courage it takes to
Ages 12–18
Emmett
L. C. Rosen
For teens navigating the messy lines between friendship and romance, this queer retelling of Emma explores the growing p
Ages 14–18
Rainbow Boys #1
Rainbow Boys
Alex Sanchez
Three very different high school seniors grapple with secrets, first loves, and the challenges of coming out while forgi
Ages 14–18
Never Vacation with Your Ex
Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka
For the teen navigating the messy aftermath of a breakup while trying to live up to high family expectations and a publi
Ages 14–18
Jack Henry #4
Jack's Black Book
Jack Gantos
For the adolescent finding their voice through writing while navigating a chaotic home life and the hilariously cringey
Ages 10–14
Little Do We Know
Tamara Ireland Stone
Two former best friends are forced to confront the rift between them after a life-saving moment changes everything they
Ages 14–18
Temping Fate
Esther M. Friesner
For the teen feeling overwhelmed by new responsibilities or the pressure to control their future, this witty tale explor
Ages 12–17
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)
