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Young Adult About Growing Up
Explore young adult books about growing up for children.
1,947 books
Voices Collections #2
(Don't) Call Me Crazy
Kelly Jensen
For the teen navigating their own mental health journey or trying to understand a friend's experience through diverse, h
Ages 13–18
This Is Not a Love Letter
Kim Purcell
Jessie navigates the sharp edges of a small town as she moves through the dizzying highs of a first romance and the heav
Ages 14–18
How Not to Ask a Boy to Prom
S. J. Goslee
Nolan finds his high school social life turned upside down when his older sister decides he needs a major push to get in
Ages 14–18
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Shakespeare Shapiro #2
Castration Celebration
Jake Wizner
A girl writing a musical about heartbreak clashes with a boy looking for romance in this rowdy, laugh-out-loud comedy se
Ages 15–18
Her Rebel Highness
Diana Ma
For the teen navigating the tension between family expectations and their own budding identity as they discover a world
Ages 12–18
Generation Wonder: The New Age of Heroes
Barry Lyga
For the teen who feels like a side character in their own life and is searching for a story where heroes look, think, an
Ages 12–18
Dance of Thieves #1
Dance of Thieves
Mary E. Pearson
Neptune sends half-mermaids Emily and Aaron to the land of the midnight sun to find the source of violent storms threate
Ages 14–18
I Am Her Revenge
Meredith Moore
For the teenager grappling with parental expectations and the search for their own voice amidst a family history of trau
Ages 14–18
Born Blue
Han Nolan
After a childhood of neglect and foster homes, Janie clings to her dream of becoming a famous singer to survive her feel
Ages 14–18
Conviction
Kelly Loy Gilbert
Braden’s world is shattered when his father is accused of murder, forcing him to confront difficult truths about loyalty
Ages 14–18
The Radiant Road
Katherine Catmull
For the teen seeking a sense of belonging while navigating the memories of a lost parent and the magic of a new home.
Ages 12–18
The King Is Dead
Benjamin Dean
For the teen navigating a world that demands they hide their true self while facing sudden, overwhelming expectations an
Ages 14–18
Dead End Girls
Wendy Heard
For the teenager who feels trapped by family expectations and yearns for a clean slate, even if the path to freedom is d
Ages 14–18
Zodiac #1
Zodiac
Romina Russell
Sixteen-year-old Rho must unite twelve clashing zodiac nations after reading a terrifying omen in the stars that threate
Ages 12–18
Map Of Tiny Perfect Things
Lev Grossman
For the teenager grappling with the weight of the future or the pain of a recent loss, this story finds beauty in the mu
Ages 12–18
Hurdles in the Dark My Story of Survival, Resilience, and Triumph
Elvira K. Gonzalez
For the teenager or survivor needing to know they are not alone after facing systemic abuse, gaslighting, or the 'troubl
Ages 14–18
Check & Mate
Ali Hazelwood
Mallory swore off chess after it broke her family, but a surprise victory over a world champion pulls her back into the
Ages 14–18
The Truth Commission
Susan Juby
For the teenager navigating the pressure of a high-achieving family while trying to figure out which secrets are worth k
Ages 14–18
The Lost Years of Merlin #1
The Lost Years of Merlin
T. A. Barron
A nameless boy washed up on the shores of ancient Wales must master his mysterious powers to save an enchanted land and
Ages 10–14
Divergent #2
Insurgent
Veronica Roth
War looms between factions as Tris Prior grapples with grief and secrets, forced to embrace her Divergence to save those
Ages 14–18
S.A.S.S. Students Across the Seven Seas #6
Heart and Salsa
Suzanne Nelson
For the teenager navigating the fallout of a parents' divorce and feeling out of sync with friends, this story offers a
Ages 12–17
The Summer of Letting Go
Gae Polisner
Fifteen-year-old Francesca struggles with the drowning of her brother until a summer job caring for a familiar young boy
Ages 13–18
The Brave Escape of Edith Wharton: A Biography
Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge
For the teenager who feels trapped by social expectations or family rules and longs to forge their own path through crea
Ages 12–18
Angel Mage
Garth Nix
Liliath has awoken from a century of magical sleep to reclaim her angelic lover, using four unsuspecting young strangers
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)
