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Books for Body Changes & Puberty

Books for Body Changes & Puberty – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Dear Mom, You're Ruining My Life

Dear Mom, You're Ruining My Life

Jean Van Leeuwen

Samantha is eleven and mortified by her mother's every move while she deals with growing taller than the boys and losing

Cover of Thirsty

Chris just wants a normal high school life, but as he starts turning into a vampire, he must survive a town ritual and a

Cover of Trans Mission: My Quest to a Beard

Trans Mission: My Quest to a Beard

For the teen or parent navigating the complexities of gender identity and transition with the help of a supportive, expe

Cover of The Sara Summer

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The Sara Summer

Mary Downing Hahn

Sixth grade is tough when you're the tallest girl in class, but Emily finds a powerful ally in Sara, a new friend who re

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big, Round Things

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big, Round Things #1

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big, Round Things

Carolyn Mackler

Virginia struggles to navigate a high-achieving family and a strict self-imposed code of conduct until a family crisis f

Cover of Dumplin'

Plus-size and proud Willowdean has always been confident, until a crush on a handsome coworker sparks a sudden wave of s

Cover of Blood Moon

For the teen facing the nightmare of digital shaming, this verse novel explores the intersection of first love, menstrua

Cover of Legend

Lockie Leonard #3

Lockie Leonard’s life is pure chaos as he balances puberty, his mother’s struggles, and the general weirdness of a famil

Cover of Worthy of Love

For teens navigating the heavy intersection of body image, self-worth, and the pressure to change. A raw look at a boy's

Cover of Blood Beast

The Demonata #5

Grubbs Grady fears the family curse is finally taking hold as he experiences terrifying symptoms of a werewolf transform

Cover of A Kids Book About Body Image

A Kids Book About

A Kids Book About Body Image

Rebecca Alexander

For the preteen starting to compare themselves to what they see online: a clear guide to building self-confidence and a

Cover of Outrageously Alice

Outrageously Alice

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Eighth grade is the year Alice attempts to be truly outrageous, balancing her desire for a bold new life with the comfor

Cover of Boy Minus Girl

Les navigates the hilarious and agonizing gap between his wild fantasies about the perfect girl and the messy, awkward r

Cover of None of the Above

None of the Above

Kristin Lattimer’s world is upended when a doctor’s visit reveals she is intersex, forcing her to redefine her identity

Cover of Girl Gets Real: A Teenager's Guide to Life

Girl Gets Real: A Teenager's Guide to Life

Danielle Fishel, Monica Rizzo

Danielle Fishel shares her real-life experiences with friendships, family, and body image, showing that growing up is a

Cover of 13 Thirteen Stories That Capture the Agony and Ecstasy of Being Thirteen

13 Thirteen Stories That Capture the Agony and Ecstasy of Being Thirteen

For the teen navigating the messy middle of adolescence, these stories validate the awkward, exciting, and confusing tra

Cover of Snake Dreamer

Priscilla Galloway

For teens dealing with unexplained physical symptoms or intense nightmares that feel isolating and beyond their control.

Cover of Smaller Sister

Maggie Edkins Willis

Lucy feels herself shrinking as her big sister Olivia struggles with an eating disorder in this moving story of family h

Cover of Ellie and the Bunheads

Ellie and the Bunheads

Ellie balances the physical demands of serious ballet training with the everyday whirl of being thirteen and growing up.

Cover of Real Mermaids Don't Need High Heels

Real Mermaids #3

Real Mermaids Don't Need High Heels

Hélène Boudreau

Jade is an aqua-phobic mermaid who just wants a date to her first formal, but she has to stop a mer-mageddon before her

Cover of Horse Trouble

Twelve-year-old Kate deals with mean girls and body insecurities at the stable while trying to stay focused on the sport

Cover of Blue Tights

Rita Williams-Garcia

Fifteen-year-old Joyce searches for her place in a city neighborhood, learning to embrace her changing body and find her

Cover of Every Body Shines: Sixteen Stories about Living Fabulously Fat

Every Body Shines: Sixteen Stories about Living Fabulously Fat

Cassandra Newbould, editor

For the teenager navigating body image and societal pressure, this vibrant collection celebrates the joy, romance, and c

Cover of Light Enough to Float

Light Enough to Float

For the teenager navigating the heavy journey of eating disorder recovery and finding the courage to see themselves with