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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,947 books
Obviously: Stories from My Timeline
Akilah Hughes
Akilah shares hilarious, honest essays about moving from a small Kentucky town to New York City to chase her dreams of w
Ages 12–18
Rapture Practice
Aaron Hartzler
A teenager searches for his own identity while balancing a deep love for his family and the expectations of his religiou
Ages 14–18
Disney Villains #9
Never Never
Serena Valentino
James escaped Neverland as a baby, but as he grows up in London, he will do anything—even join a pirate crew—to find his
Ages 10–16
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Piper Perish
2 books in this category
The Me Series #2
Chasing Dreams, Finding Me
Eliza Northwood
For young adults grappling with their future paths and personal identity, this book offers a poignant journey of self-di
Ages 13–18
Life: An Exploded Diagram
Mal Peet
Against the backdrop of the 1960s and the threat of nuclear war, Clem falls in love with a wealthy farmer’s daughter, un
Ages 14–18
The Sacred Stones #2
Guardians of the Tall Stones
Moyra Caldecott
For the young adult seeking a sense of purpose while navigating high expectations and the weight of their own unique gif
Ages 13–18
This Night Is Ours
Ronni Davis
For the teenager standing at the edge of adulthood, navigating the tension between following a parent's rigid path and d
Ages 14–18
Alex Quartet #3
Alex in Rome
Tessa Duder
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of expectations and the ache of recent loss while standing on the brink of
Ages 13–18
Famous in Love #1
Famous in Love
Rebecca Serle
For teens dreaming of stardom, this book explores the glitz and challenges of sudden fame, first love, and navigating Ho
Ages 14–18
Um, Like... OM: A Girl Goddess's Guide to Yoga
Evan Cooper
For the teen girl navigating the stress of school, social circles, and self-image, this guide offers yoga and mindfulnes
Ages 12–17
Adrian Mole #1
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4
Sue Townsend
Teenage intellectual and poet Adrian Mole navigates the gloom of puberty, parents, and poetry in this hilariously honest
Ages 12–16
The Tulsa Chronicles #2
That Was Then, This Is Now
S. E. Hinton
Childhood best friends Mark and Bryon find their brother-like bond disintegrating as they are pulled into the dangerous
Ages 12–18
Thirsty
Jas Hammonds
Blake finds herself drowning in the pressures of an elite sorority, where the only way to feel bold enough to fit in is
Ages 14–18
Wonderland
Joanna Nadin
Jude is desperate to escape her small town through acting, but her best friend's return brings a dangerous spark that ch
Ages 14–18
The Lake Effect
Erin McCahan
Briggs Henry spends his final summer before college assisting an eccentric woman on Lake Michigan while falling for the
Ages 14–18
King Biscuit
Michael Loyd Gray
For the young adult reflecting on their place in the world while navigating the deep complexities of racial history and
Ages 12–18
Yours from the Tower
Sally Nicholls
For the teen feeling the weight of sudden adulthood and the distance of childhood friends as they navigate life's first
Ages 14–18
The Summer of Us
Cecilia Vinesse
A celebratory European rail trip becomes a messy web of old secrets as five friends face their final two weeks together
Ages 12–18
Piper Perish #1
Piper Perish
Kayla Cagan
Piper’s dreams of escaping to New York art school are thrown into chaos after a public breakup and a series of life-alte
Ages 14–18
Shift
Jennifer Bradbury
For the teenager grappling with the changing nature of childhood bonds and the uncertainty of what comes after high scho
Ages 12–18
Touch Me
James Moloney
Rugby player Xavier McLachlan has always focused on the game, but everything changes when he falls for Nuala, a girl who
Ages 14–18
The Foreseeable Future
Emily Adrian
For the teenager grappling with the pressure to follow a pre-planned path while discovering that life's most meaningful
Ages 14–18
The Demonata #5
Blood Beast
Darren Shan
Grubbs Grady fears the family curse is finally taking hold as he experiences terrifying symptoms of a werewolf transform
Ages 12–17
Piper Perish #2
Art Boss
Kayla Cagan
Piper Perish finally made it to New York City to be an artist, but the city is tougher than it looks. Painting all night
Ages 14–18
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Picture Books
(322)
Poetry
(142)
Early Readers
(106)
Board Books
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Growing Up by Age Group
Books for Growing Up for Ages 0–3
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