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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,905 books
I Was There
Hans Peter Richter
A young German boy recounts his daily life and growing involvement within the Hitler Youth movement during the rise of t
Ages 12–17
Imogen, Obviously
Becky Albertalli
Self-proclaimed ally Imogen Scott begins to question her own identity when she pretends to be her best friend's ex-girlf
Ages 14–18
Wildflower #2
The Road to You
Alecia Whitaker
For the teen navigating the balance between a public persona and their true self while chasing a big dream.
Ages 12–17
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Rules for Being a Girl
Candace Bushnell, Katie Cotugno
After a trusted teacher crosses the line, star student Marin refuses to be silenced and starts a feminist book club to r
Ages 14–18
A Twisted Tale #8
Unbirthday
Liz Braswell
For the teen navigating the transition to adulthood who feels the weight of responsibility and the urge to fix a world t
Ages 12–18
Althea & Oliver
Cristina Moracho
For the teenager grappling with the changing nature of a lifelong friendship as health challenges and growing pains thre
Ages 14–18
Westmark #2
The Kestrel
Lloyd Alexander
As Westmark faces invasion, Theo transforms into a ruthless warrior known as 'the Kestrel,' battling his conscience. Mea
Ages 12–18
Modern Retellings #1
Jane
April Lindner
An orphaned nanny finds herself drawn to her employer, a brooding rock star, in this modern twist on a classic tale of s
Ages 14–18
The Sparrow Will Fly
Dink Kearney
For the teen feeling trapped by expectations or a difficult home life, this story explores finding the courage to define
Ages 12–18
Ask the Passengers
A.S. King
Astrid Jones sends silent love to the passengers in airplanes overhead, seeking a connection she can't find in a town th
Ages 14–18
Audre & Bash Are Just Friends
Tia Williams
Audre hires a mysterious fun consultant to help her complete a list of wild dares during a scorching Brooklyn summer of
Ages 14–18
Outside Beauty
Cynthia Kadohata
For the teen navigating complex family dynamics and the sudden separation of siblings who must find their own worth beyo
Ages 12–17
Everything, Everything
Nicola Yoon
A teenage girl allergic to the outside world risks everything for a boy next door in a story told through texts, charts,
Ages 12–18
The Kayla Chronicles
Sherri Winston
Aspiring journalist Kayla Dean joins the dance team to expose discrimination, only to find herself caught between her fe
Ages 10–14
Alice #15
Simply Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Alice's freshman year brings a big breakup, a secret admirer, and challenges with friends and family. As she juggles sch
Ages 12–18
4 Tigers #3
Krahm's Secrets
Alexander Trost
For the teen navigating a world that feels increasingly complex, where finding one's true identity and inner strength is
Ages 13–18
Jatta
Jenny Hale
For the teen navigating a secret burden or feeling like an outsider in their own family, this dark fantasy explores the
Ages 12–18
Girlhood: Teens around the World in Their Own Voices
Masuma Ahuja
Personal diary entries and candid photos capture the real daily lives, dreams, and diverse experiences of thirty teenage
Ages 12–18
All Our Hidden Gifts #3
Every Gift a Curse
Caroline O'Donoghue
Maeve’s magic is growing darker and harder to control just as a dangerous cult begins kidnapping teens in Kilbeg, forcin
Ages 14–18
Pride
Ibi Zoboi
Zuri Benitez fights to protect her Bushwick home from gentrification while clashing with the arrogant boy across the str
Ages 13–18
The Walter Boys #2
My Return to the Walter Boys
Ali Novak
For the teenager navigating the pull between past comforts and future dreams, this sequel explores finding one's place i
Ages 14–18
The Young World #1
The Young World
Chris Weitz
A mysterious illness has claimed every adult and child, leaving Jefferson and Donna to lead a tribe of teenagers through
Ages 14–18
Dark Breaks the Dawn #1
Dark Breaks the Dawn
Sara B. Larson
Princess Evelayn unlocks her full magical potential on her eighteenth birthday, just as the stakes for her kingdom reach
Ages 12–18
Impostors #1
Impostors
Scott Westerfeld
For the teen struggling to find their own voice while living in a sibling's shadow or meeting high family expectations.
Ages 12–18
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(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)
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(4804)
Books for Growing Up for Ages 8–11
(11169)
