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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,905 books
Backwards
Todd Mitchell
A mysterious consciousness called the Rider experiences Dan's life in reverse, searching for the small moments and misse
Ages 14–18
Seven Faceless Saints #1
Seven Faceless Saints
M. K. Lobb
A murderer stalks the streets of Ombrazia, forcing a rebel disciple and a weary guard captain to confront a corrupt syst
Ages 14–18
Shadows
Robin McKinley
For the teen feeling weighed down by family secrets and the pressure to fit in, this urban fantasy explores finding your
Ages 12–18
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Forgotten
Cat Patrick
London Lane forgets her past every night, but disturbing visions of the future force her to hunt for secrets buried in t
Ages 13–18
Little Thieves #2
Painted Devils
Margaret Owen
A thief's lie about a fake goddess spirals out of control when the deity actually manifests and demands a human sacrific
Ages 14–18
The Library of Broken Worlds
Alaya Dawn Johnson
In a library of ever-changing tunnels, the daughter of a god must uncover buried atrocities to stop an ancient war deity
Ages 14–18
The Bone Spindle #2
The Severed Thread
Leslie Vedder
The prince is awake, but a sinister bond and a creeping darkness remain. Fi and Shane must find a hidden city to break t
Ages 12–18
Homestretch
Paul Volponi
A runaway boy finds a sense of home and a makeshift family among the horses and trainers at a local racetrack.
Ages 12–17
All American Boys
Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely
For teens grappling with news of racial injustice and the complex choice between staying silent or standing up for what
Ages 12–18
Everland #3
Ozland
Wendy Spinale
Survivors huddle in the shadows of a castle while a small group of rebels plots to end a virus and take down the ruthles
Ages 12–18
The Great Destroyers
Caroline Tung Richmond
Giant mechanical soldiers battle in an Olympic-style Cold War arena where Jo must pilot her mecha to save her family fro
Ages 12–18
The Bridge
Bill Konigsberg
For the teenager or parent navigating the darkness of depression, this story explores the profound 'what-ifs' of mental
Ages 14–18
That's Not What Happened
Kody Keplinger
For the teenager grappling with how the media or community twists the truth after a tragedy. This powerful story explore
Ages 14–18
The Shadow House Chronicles #1
Shadow House
A.R. Silverberry
For the teenager grappling with deep-seated anxieties or the weight of family secrets, this atmospheric mystery offers a
Ages 12–18
Merrow
Ananda Braxton-Smith
Torn between her island home and legends of the sea, Neen searches for the truth behind her mother's mysterious disappea
Ages 10–14
Tales of Beauty and Madness #1
Wayfarer
Lili St. Crow
In this dark retelling of Cinderella, Ellen tries to survive high school and a violent stepmother while dealing with a m
Ages 13–18
The Kite Fighters
Linda Sue Park
In 1473 Korea, two brothers must set aside their rivalry. By combining one’s skill at making kites and the other’s at fl
Ages 8–12
The Winter Duke
Claire Eliza Bartlett
When a sleeping curse strikes her family, Ekata is forced to trade her science books for a crown she never wanted in an
Ages 13–18
Belladonna #1
Belladonna
Adalyn Grace
Nineteen-year-old Signa Farrow must embrace her own deathly powers to solve a relative's murder at the eerie Thorn Grove
Ages 14–18
Loving vs. Virginia
Patricia Hruby Powell
Mildred and Richard Loving take a courageous stand against 1950s Virginia laws to defend their right to be married in th
Ages 12–18
Keeper of the Lost Cities #3
Everblaze
Shannon Messenger
Twelve-year-old Sophie discovers she is an elf with telepathy and must leave her human life behind for the secret, magic
Ages 10–14
Grace and Fury #1
Grace and Fury
Tracy Banghart
Serina was trained to be the perfect submissive lady, but she ends up imprisoned for the rebellious secrets of her young
Ages 13–18
You're Breaking My Heart
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Grieving her brother's death, Harriet meets a mysterious girl who promises a secret world beneath New York City where re
Ages 12–18
Surviving High School #2
How to Be a Star
M. Doty
For the teen navigating the lure of social media fame and the fear of being left behind by popular friends.
Ages 12–17
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Early Readers
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Board Books
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