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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,905 books
Kingdom of Three #2
Sound the Gong
Joan He
In a landscape of warring kingdoms and shifting alliances, an orphan-turned-god named Zephyr fights to secure her leader
Ages 14–18
A Long, Long Sleep
Anna Sheehan
Woken by a kiss after sixty-two years of slumber, sixteen-year-old Rose finds herself the lone heir to an empire in a da
Ages 12–18
D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T.
Abby White
Grief, family secrets, and a delayed bat mitzvah collide as D.J. moves to a new town and tries to solve the mystery surr
Ages 12–17
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SoCal #1
Cutters Don't Cry
Christine Dzidrums
Charity Graff struggles with depression and self-harm, using raw journal entries to reach out to her estranged father an
Ages 15–18
Sleepaway Girls #2
Summer State of Mind
Jen Calonita
Fifteen-year-old Harper expected a summer of luxury, but life at sleepaway camp as an outcast helps her find a brand-new
Ages 10–14
The Vanishing Station
Ana Ellickson
Ruby enters a dangerous magical underworld beneath San Francisco, jumping train lines to settle her family's debts and s
Ages 14–18
The Wolves Are Waiting
Natasha Friend
After becoming the target of a fraternity game, fifteen-year-old Nora decides to fight back against the culture of silen
Ages 14–18
Great Falls
Steve Watkins
For teens grappling with the reality of a loved one's PTSD or alcoholism, this gripping novel explores the desperate len
Ages 14–18
Spinning Out
David Stahler Jr.
Frenchy’s friend Stewart is taking his theater role way too seriously, and now his obsession with windmills suggests he
Ages 14–18
Dark River
Mary Jane Beaufrand
Ronnie’s life on the Santiam River is shattered by a tragedy involving her neighbor, forcing her to find her footing in
Ages 12–17
Diary of a Chav #2
Posh and Prejudice
Grace Dent
Surprised by her own intelligence, Shiraz swaps the greasy spoon for a posh academy to see if a brainy new life is truly
Ages 13–17
Song of the Last Kingdom #1
Song of Silver, Flame Like Night
Amélie Wen Zhao
A mysterious symbol on Lan's wrist holds the secret to an ancient, forgotten magic that could free her people from a fal
Ages 14–18
Immortal Beloved #3
Eternally Yours
Cate Tiernan
Ex-party girl Nastasya Crowe, 450 years old, is at a rehab for immortals, learning to choose good. When an ancient evil
Ages 12–18
The Forgetting #1
The Forgetting
Sharon Cameron
Every twelve years, the people of Canaan lose their memories, but Nadia has never forgotten—and now she is fighting to s
Ages 12–18
The Bitter Side of Sweet
Tara Sullivan
Two brothers trapped in forced labor on an Ivory Coast chocolate plantation find a new spark of hope when a brave young
Ages 12–18
Falling Into Who I Am
Eliza Northwood
Quiet teenager Quinn Avery finds an unexpected voice and physical strength while learning aerial climbs and silk routine
Ages 12–18
Eyes Wide Open: Going Behind the Environmental Headlines
Paul Fleischman
Grasp the complex connections between money, politics, and science to better understand the headlines and the future of
Ages 12–18
Freedom Swimmer
Wai Chim
Two boys from very different worlds form a bond over evening swims as they dream of escaping the hardships of the Commun
Ages 12–18
The Name of the Blade #2
Darkness Hidden
Zoë Marriott
A supernatural plague is suffocating London, and Mio must wield her family's ancient mystical sword to strike back again
Ages 12–18
They Wish They Were Us
Jessica Goodman
Jill has the perfect senior year at Gold Coast Prep until anonymous texts about her best friend’s murder three years ago
Ages 14–18
On the Hook
Francisco X. Stork
A death threat from a gang member leaves Hector frozen in fear until a violent confrontation forces him to live side-by-
Ages 12–18
The Glittering Court #3
The Emerald Sea
Richelle Mead
Tamsin Wright will do anything to become the Glittering Court's top prospect, until a shipwreck and a roguish tradesman
Ages 14–18
Angel Trilogy #2
Angel Fire
L. A. Weatherly
Vengeful angels descend on Mexico City as Willow and Alex join a band of hunters, but a mysterious half-angel from a dre
Ages 14–18
Trouble
Gary D. Schmidt
To honor his brother's memory, Henry hikes toward Mount Katahdin alongside an unexpected companion: the boy accused of c
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)
