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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,905 books
The Folk of the Air #1
The Cruel Prince
Holly Black
Stolen away to the treacherous High Court of Faerie, mortal Jude must use trickery and grit to survive the wicked Prince
Ages 14–18
Bone Gap
Laura Ruby
Finn saw Roza get kidnapped, but his face-blindness makes him an unreliable witness in a town that already treats him li
Ages 14–18
Baby and Solo
Lisabeth Posthuma
In a 1990s video store, Joel tries to hide his past under a new name until a sharp-witted coworker makes him question if
Ages 14–18
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House of Marionne #1
House of Marionne
J. Elle
Quell must master elite magic and pass high-society rites to hide the deadly, forbidden power in her blood from the assa
Ages 14–18
The Girl from Everywhere #2
The Ship Beyond Time
Heidi Heilig
For the teen grappling with the weight of family expectations and the desire to rewrite a difficult future while finding
Ages 13–18
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
Jennifer E. Smith
A long flight to London turns into a life-changing journey for seventeen-year-old Hadley when she finds an unexpected co
Ages 12–18
Rift Walkers #2
The Exiles
Rae Lewis
For the teen who feels like an outsider or struggles with the pressure to conform, this high-stakes adventure explores f
Ages 13–18
Love & Gelato #3
Love & Olives
Jenna Evans Welch
Sun-drenched Santorini holds more than just ancient myths as Liv searches for the lost city of Atlantis and the truth be
Ages 12–18
Gossip Girl #5
I Like It Like That
Cecily von Ziegesar
Spring break in Sun Valley and Manhattan brings a whirlwind of high-fashion drama, complicated romances, and shifting lo
Ages 14–18
The Cage #3
The Gauntlet
Megan Shepherd
For the teen grappling with questions of autonomy and sacrifice while navigating high-stakes pressure to protect those t
Ages 14–18
Dangerous Play
Emma Kress
After a sexual assault, Zoe and her field hockey teammates transform into a group of vigilantes seeking justice in their
Ages 14–18
The Diviners #4
The King of Crows
Libba Bray
Eight friends must flee across a jazz-age America on the brink of supernatural war to make a final stand against an army
Ages 14–18
Turtles All the Way Down
John Green
Sixteen-year-old Aza hunts for a fugitive billionaire while trying to be a good friend and daughter amidst the tightenin
Ages 14–18
Tillerman Cycle #3
A Solitary Blue
Cynthia Voigt
Jeff's world is upended when the mother who left years ago suddenly returns, forcing him to find a way to heal the growi
Ages 12–17
Rikers High
Paul Volponi
For teens facing a world that feels stacked against them or seeking to understand the harsh realities of the juvenile ju
Ages 14–18
She Drives Me Crazy
Kelly Quindlen
A fender bender with a beautiful nemesis leads to a high-stakes fake-dating scheme where a basketball player and a cheer
Ages 14–18
Rise of the Empress #1
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns
Julie C. Dao
To reach the imperial throne, beautiful Xifeng must abandon the man she loves and feed a dark, blood-hungry sorcery that
Ages 14–18
Behind the Smile
Shanita Black
For the teenager who feels pressured to hide their struggles, this story addresses the exhaustion of masking anxiety and
Ages 12–18
Unstoppable!
Maggie Nichols
For the young athlete or advocate learning to find their voice and reclaim their joy after facing systemic injustice or
Ages 12–18
Alex Rider #7
Snakehead
Anthony Horowitz
After crash-landing in Australia, Alex Rider goes undercover to infiltrate a dangerous human smuggling ring and uncover
Ages 10–14
A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic
Debbie Rigaud
For the teen exploring their heritage while navigating high school crushes, this vibrant story honors the power of famil
Ages 12–18
The Cannibals
Cynthia D. Grant
For the teen navigating the shark-infested waters of high school, this satirical look at popularity helps them find thei
Ages 12–17
The Crown's Game #1
The Crown's Game
Evelyn Skye
For the teen navigating high stakes and complex choices where doing what is right means risking everything. A magical du
Ages 13–18
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Lois Duncan
For the teenager grappling with the heavy weight of a secret mistake. This classic thriller explores how buried guilt ca
Ages 12–17
More Formats for Growing Up
Chapter Books
(7109)
Middle Grade
(627)
Graphic Novels
(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)
Books for Growing Up for Ages 4–7
(4804)
Books for Growing Up for Ages 8–11
(11169)
