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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,947 books
A Taste for Love
Jennifer Yen
For the teen navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to stay true to their own passions and heart.
Ages 12–18
Spoiled #2
Messy
Heather Cocks, Jessica Morgan
Seventeen-year-old Max gets caught in a web of Hollywood secrets and complicated romance while ghost-writing a blog for
Ages 13–18
Earthshine A Young Adult Science Fiction Fantasy
Kadee Carder
For teens grappling with their place in a complex world, this story explores self-discovery, resilience, and belonging a
Ages 13–18
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More Than Just a Pretty Face
Syed M. Masood
For the teen struggling to balance cultural expectations with their own passions, especially when they feel their unique
Ages 12–18
So Let Them Burn #1
So Let Them Burn
Kamilah Cole
Faron Vincent, a gods-blessed heroine, liberated her island from dragon-riding enemies. Now, she faces an impossible cho
Ages 12–18
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #3
Tides of the Dark Crystal
J. M. Lee
The Skeksis have turned on the Gelfling, and Amri must quickly master the art of leadership to keep his friends and his
Ages 12–18
Bloodlines #4
The Fiery Heart
Richelle Mead
Sydney Sage uses forbidden magic to protect vampire secrets, but the arrival of her sister and a brewing rebellion make
Ages 14–18
Yes, No, Maybe So
Becky Albertalli, Aisha Saeed
Shy Jamie and frustrated Maya team up for a local election, knocking on doors and finding their voices during a high-sta
Ages 12–18
Love, Decoded
Jennifer Yen
For the teen feeling the weight of high expectations who needs to learn that making mistakes is a part of finding where
Ages 12–18
Battle of the Bands
Lauren Gibaldi, Eric Smith
For the teenager finding their voice through creative outlets, these stories celebrate the messy, electric energy of per
Ages 14–18
Dear Universe
Florence Gonsalves
Chamomile balances the stress of senior year with her father's illness until an absurdly dressed volunteer helps her fin
Ages 14–18
Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel
Sara Farizan
Leila navigates the flutter of a first crush on a new classmate while weighing how and when to open up about her identit
Ages 14–18
The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean
David Almond
Hidden behind a locked door for years, Billy Dean emerges from his secret room into a broken world where he must face th
Ages 14–18
The Law of Loving Others
Kate Axelrod
Emma's return from boarding school is shattered by her mother’s mental health crisis, leading her to question her past a
Ages 14–18
Rick Riordan Presents
It Lurks in the Night
Sarah Dass
An emergency landing on a cursed island turns a final high school boat trip into a nightmare when a dead friend mysterio
Ages 14–18
Drums, Girls, & Dangerous Pie #2
After Ever After
Jordan Sonnenblick
Two friends lean on each other to handle the lingering effects of cancer treatment while dreaming of life beyond eighth-
Ages 10–14
A Heart for Christmas
Sophie Jomain
April is spending a mountain Christmas learning to trust her new heart after a transplant, just as a face from her past
Ages 13–18
Impostors #3
Mirror's Edge
Scott Westerfeld
For the teen navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to define their own values apart from their famil
Ages 12–18
Frostblood Saga #3
Nightblood
Elly Blake
Ruby is caught between her love for a Frost King and her fire heritage, all while a vengeful deity threatens to release
Ages 13–18
Medicine Walk
Ardath Mayhar
For the child stepping into big responsibilities, this survival story follows a boy's grueling desert trek to save his f
Ages 10–14
grl2grl
Julie Anne Peters
Raw emotions and vulnerable moments define these stories of young women navigating first loves, gender identity, and the
Ages 14–18
Shooting Star
Fredrick McKissack Jr.
Jomo is a star on the football field, but his quest for greatness leads him down a dangerous path when he turns to perfo
Ages 12–17
After
Amy Efaw
For parents seeking to discuss deep denial, the weight of perfectionism, and the path to accountability after a devastat
Ages 14–18
The Memory Book
Lara Avery
Facing a rare disorder that threatens her future, Sammie begins a journal to her future self to capture every precious m
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)
