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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,947 books
Maybe We're Electric
Val Emmich
For the teenager who feels defined by their physical differences or social mask, this story explores the raw beauty of b
Ages 12–18
Teens in Israel
Michael Burgan
For the curious middle schooler wondering what life is like halfway across the world, this book bridges cultural gaps by
Ages 11–16
The 100 #4
Rebellion
Kass Morgan
One month after landing on Earth, four young leaders must protect their people from a terrifying new threat that tests t
Ages 14–18
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Florence Nightingale The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse
Catherine Reef
Step into the nightly rounds of the nurse who braved the Crimean War to save lives and forever changed the way the world
Ages 12–18
More Than this
Patrick Ness
For the teen grappling with existential questions or the weight of past mistakes. This profound story explores what it m
Ages 14–18
Altered #1
Altered
Jennifer Rush
Anna is fleeing a mysterious agency with four genetically altered boys, desperate to recover their erased memories and d
Ages 13–17
A Mango-Shaped Space
Wendy Mass
Mia sees the world in a wash of color, where every sound and number has its own hue. Follow her journey as she learns to
Ages 10–14
Illusive #1
Illusive
Emily Lloyd-Jones
A botched vaccine leaves Ciere with the power of illusion, forcing her to join a band of super-powered thieves to steal
Ages 12–18
The Shadows Between Us #2
The Darkness Within Us
Tricia Levenseller
Chrysantha is determined to kill the mysterious heir who stands in the way of her fortune, refusing to let any man take
Ages 14–18
Sound Check
Jennifer Fenn
Deaf drummer Win feels the beat through his feet, but a choice about a cochlear implant could change how he hears the mu
Ages 14–18
The Dead List
Jennifer L. Armentrout
For the older teen navigating the intensity of first love while facing a high-stakes threat in their hometown.
Ages 14–18
A Twisted Tale #1
A Whole New World
Liz Braswell
In this 'Twisted Tale,' Jafar rises to power, breaking the laws of magic and threatening Agrabah. Street rat Aladdin and
Ages 12–18
Briarheart
Mercedes Lackey
For the teen who feels a fierce need to protect those they love, this reimagined fairy tale explores the weight of respo
Ages 12–18
Your Blood, My Bones
Kelly Andrew
Trapped in a cycle of ritualistic death, a semi-immortal boy and a girl with volatile magic must decide if they are enem
Ages 14–18
Mechanica #2
Venturess
Betsy Cornwell
For the teenager grappling with their family history and who they are meant to be. This steampunk journey explores findi
Ages 12–18
The Devouring Gray #2
The Deck of Omens
Christine Lynn Herman
For the teenager grappling with a complicated family legacy or the heavy weight of secrets. This story explores how to h
Ages 14–18
Fairytale Retellings #4
Cold Spell
Jackson Pearce
When her boyfriend vanishes with a stranger, Ginny leaves Atlanta behind to face wild wolves and thieves in a dangerous,
Ages 13–18
The Returning
Christine Hinwood
Cam survived a six-year war, but returning home with one arm and haunting questions forces him to search for the truth a
Ages 14–18
Six of Crows #2
Crooked Kingdom
Leigh Bardugo
Six outcasts must fight through a city of betrayal and old ghosts in this high-stakes conclusion to a dangerous heist th
Ages 14–18
Rags & Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales
Melissa Marr, Tim Pratt
For the teen who loves peeling back the layers of old stories to find the grit, magic, and darkness underneath. A star-s
Ages 14–18
The Girls I've Been #2
The Girl in Question
Tess Sharpe
A backpacking trip turns deadly when Nora's murderous stepfather takes a hostage by mistake, forcing a group of friends
Ages 14–18
Egg & Spoon
Gregory Maguire
For the reader grappling with social inequality and the desire to change their destiny, this Russian folk-inspired tale
Ages 12–18
Circle Nine
Anne Heltzel
Abby lives a secluded life in a cave-palace with her companion Sam, but fragments of her true identity begin to surface
Ages 14–18
So Witches We Became
Jill Baguchinsky
A private island getaway turns into a supernatural nightmare as a vengeful mist and a devouring beast force a group of f
Ages 14–18
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