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Young Adult About Making Friends

Explore young adult books about making friends for children.

214 books

Cover of Charmed and Dangerous

Charmed and Dangerous

For the girl navigating the complex world of middle school cliques and social hierarchies, this origin story explores th

Cover of Starfall

Melissa Landers

For the teen navigating the weight of family expectations and the search for a place to truly belong while balancing dut

Cover of Angel Mage

Liliath has awoken from a century of magical sleep to reclaim her angelic lover, using four unsuspecting young strangers

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Cover of Fledgling

The Keeper's Records of Revolution #1

Fledgling

S. K. Ali

For the teen grappling with self-doubt while stepping into an unknown future, this story explores courage, identity, and

Ages 13–18

Cover of First-Year Orientation

First-Year Orientation

Lauren Gibaldi, Eric Smith, Adi Alsaid, Anna Birch, Gloria Chao, Jennifer Chen, Dana L. Davis, Olivia A. Cole, Bryan Bliss, Kristina Forest, Kathleen Glasgow, Lance Rubin, Farah Naz Rishi, Aminah Mae Safi, Sam Maggs, Phil Stamper

For the teen standing at the threshold of a new life: a diverse collection of stories exploring the nerves, excitement,

Cover of Creep

Eireann Corrigan

Sinister letters from a self-proclaimed Sentry threaten to drive Janie and Olivia from their new home unless they can un

Cover of Ocean City

Katherine Applegate

For teens feeling the bittersweet freedom of summer, navigating new friendships, first crushes, and the complexities of

Cover of Sweet-talking TJ

Sweet-talking TJ

For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first crushes while trying to keep their best friendships from getting tan

Cover of Cool. Awkward. Black.

Cool. Awkward. Black.

For the teen who feels like an outsider, this anthology celebrates Black geeks, nerds, and quirky kids who find power in

Cover of Making Friends with Alice Dyson

Making Friends with Alice Dyson

For the teenager feeling the weight of high school labels and the pressure to be perfect while navigating their first br

Cover of The First Thing About You

The First Thing About You

For the teenager who wants to be known for their personality rather than their physical appearance, this story explores

Cover of Where I End and You Begin

Where I End and You Begin

For the teenager grappling with social anxiety and identity, this body-swap story offers a profound look at seeing yours

Cover of The Buried and the Bound

The Buried and the Bound #1

The Buried and the Bound

Rochelle Hassan

Aziza, Leo, and Tristan must untangle dark family secrets to stop a surge of black magic from shattering the wall betwee

Cover of Tell Me Everything

Tell Me Everything

For the teenager navigating the pressure of being seen and the mystery of who others truly are, this story explores the

Cover of The Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay

The Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay

For queer teenagers navigating identity and self-acceptance, this book offers a reassuring journey of finding courage, c

Cover of The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge

The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge

An uptight elfin historian is catapulted into goblin territory on a high-stakes mission to spy on a mysterious dark lord

Cover of Interabled True Stories About Love and Disability from Squirmy & Grubs and Other Interabled Couples

Interabled True Stories About Love and Disability from Squirmy & Grubs and Other Interabled Couples

Shane Burcaw, Hannah Burcaw

For teens and young adults navigating the world of dating, this guide uses real stories to show how interabled couples b

Cover of Lia and Beckett's Abracadabra

Lia and Beckett's Abracadabra

Amy Noelle Parks

For teens navigating social anxiety or feeling overwhelmed by expectations, this book offers a magical journey of self-a

Cover of But I Hate Him

They Were Roommates #2

For the teen navigating the friction of high school rivalry while discovering their true self. A joyful look at competit

Cover of White Crow

Marcus Sedgwick

A seaside village hides a sinister past that two new friends spend a long, dark summer uncovering after Rebecca leaves h

Cover of Rules for Camouflage

Rules for Camouflage

Kirstin Cronn-Mills

For the teen who feels like they are constantly performing to fit in, this verse novel celebrates the courage it takes t

Cover of All the Tomorrows After

All the Tomorrows After

For the teen navigating a world that feels unrecognizable, this story explores how to find hope and build new connection

Cover of Boyfriends with Girlfriends

Rainbow Boys #3

Boyfriends with Girlfriends

Lance and Allie face the complications of new relationships and unexpected feelings as they explore their identities and

Cover of The Secret to Lying

The Secret to Lying

James invents a cool persona to fit into his elite boarding school, but terrifying dreams of hunting demons begin to spi

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Making Friends by Age Group

Books for Making Friends for Ages 0–3(2259)Books for Making Friends for Ages 4–7(6197)