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Explore young adult books about making friends for children.
214 books
A Prince Among Pirates #1
A Prince Among Pirates
Katie Abdou
Fleeing a stiff life of ballroom etiquette and an arranged marriage, a headstrong nobleman finds unexpected freedom and
Ages 14–18
Alice #17
Simply Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Alice's freshman year brings a big breakup, a secret admirer, and challenges with friends and family. As she juggles sch
Ages 12–18
The Me Series #2
Chasing Dreams, Finding Me
Eliza Northwood
For young adults grappling with their future paths and personal identity, this book offers a poignant journey of self-di
Ages 13–18
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Enthusiasm
Polly Shulman
Ashleigh’s obsession with Pride and Prejudice leads Julie into a world of vintage gowns and awkward dating mishaps as th
Ages 12–17
Words We Don't Say
K. J. Reilly
Joel copes with loss by writing hundreds of text messages he never sends, until new friendships help him see beyond his
Ages 13–18
This Song Is (Not) for You
Laura Nowlin
Ramona is caught in a whirlwind of feelings for both her best friend and their new bandmate, risking the group's harmony
Ages 14–18
Sophie Pitt-Turnbull #1
Sophie Pitt-Turnbull Discovers America
Dyan Sheldon
A summer in Brooklyn away from her sheltered English life helps Sophie shed her passive personality and discover a bold
Ages 12–16
I Was Born for This
Alice Oseman
Angel finds her place in the world through a boy band's fandom, while frontman Jimmy struggles with anxiety and the pres
Ages 12–18
Choke
Diana López
Eighth-grader Windy finally feels cool when she joins Nina’s circle, but the high stakes of the choking game make her wo
Ages 11–14
Dot and Anton
Erich Kästner
Wealthy Dot and poor Anton form a secret friendship on the bridges of Berlin. Together, they hatch a plan to help their
Ages 8–12
The Twyning
Terence Blacker
A bold young ratling and an abandoned boy with a gift for animals find their lives linked as war breaks out between the
Ages 12–17
Yours from the Tower
Sally Nicholls
For the teen feeling the weight of sudden adulthood and the distance of childhood friends as they navigate life's first
Ages 14–18
The Darkest Minds #1
The Darkest Minds
Alexandra Bracken
After a mysterious disease grants survivors dangerous abilities, Ruby escapes a brutal government camp to join a band of
Ages 14–18
Run Away with Me
Brian Selznick
Danny and Angelo wander the ancient streets of Rome, uncovering city secrets and falling in love over the course of one
Ages 14–18
My Most Excellent Year
Steve Kluger
Three Boston teenagers share a transformative year defined by the spark of first love and the bonds of new friendship.
Ages 12–18
Bang
Barry Lyga
Ten years after a tragic accident involving his father’s gun, Sebastian Cody grapples with a guilt so heavy he isn't sur
Ages 14–18
Everything Glittered
Robin Talley
For the teenager navigating the intense complexities of close friendships, hidden identities, and the weight of secrets
Ages 14–18
The Last True Poets of the Sea
Julia Drake
For the teen navigating the heavy waves of a family member's mental health crisis and seeking their own sense of worth a
Ages 14–18
Light Up My Life
Kasie West
Jasmine Costa's family has a sworn enemy, the Morenos next door. This Christmas, a decorating contest heats up their riv
Ages 12–18
Jackaby #3
Ghostly Echoes
William Ritter
For the teen who feels like an outsider and is looking for a place to belong while navigating the heavy weight of secret
Ages 12–18
I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives
Caitlin Alifirenka, Martin Ganda, Liz Welch
An unexpected pen-pal connection between two teenagers across the globe grows into a life-changing friendship through ye
Ages 12–18
A Varsity Novel #1
Turn It Up
Melanie Spring
The Timberwolves are headed to Nationals, but Chloe and her squad must balance high-stakes stunts with the complicated d
Ages 12–16
The Unknown Assassin #1
I Am the Weapon
Allen Zadoff
For the teen struggling with who they are versus who they are told to be, this high-stakes thriller explores the weight
Ages 12–17
Footfree and Fancyloose #1
Footfree and Fancyloose
Elizabeth Craft, Sarah Fain
For the teen weighing the pressure of the traditional college path against the pull of their own unconventional dreams.
Ages 14–18
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